Atlas Erebus 4.6” | Is This the Best Shooting Handgun?

Published on May 15, 2023
Duration: 23:45

This review of the Atlas Gun Works Erebus 4.6" highlights its performance as a competition-ready handgun. The presenter, Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical, praises its soft recoil, flat shooting characteristics, and exceptional return to zero, suggesting it might be his favorite handgun to shoot. The video includes range footage, performance comparisons with the Staccato XC, and testing of different ammunition grains.

Quick Summary

The Atlas Gun Works Erebus is a 9mm, hammer-fired, semi-automatic competition handgun featuring a 4.6-inch bull barrel, compensator, modular grip, and optic-ready slide. It is praised for its soft recoil and exceptional return to zero, with 147-grain ammunition recommended for optimal performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:37Introduction: Atlas Erebus
  2. 01:42Atlas Erebus Specifications
  3. 02:16Holster for Atlas Erebus
  4. 02:45Range Footage: First Shots
  5. 04:45Gill Shoots the Erebus
  6. 05:18Jade Shoots the Erebus
  7. 06:07Zeroing the Trijicon SRO
  8. 07:06Build Drill with Atlas Erebus
  9. 13:03Ammunition Grain Testing
  10. 15:28Erebus vs. Staccato XC Comparison
  11. 18:01Jade Compares Erebus and XC
  12. 18:53Gail Compares Erebus and XC
  13. 19:28Slow Motion Recoil Analysis
  14. 20:18Final Thoughts: Erebus vs. XC
  15. 21:13Aesthetics and Price Comparison
  16. 22:43Is the Erebus Worth the Price?
  17. 23:20Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Atlas Gun Works Erebus?

The Atlas Gun Works Erebus is a 9mm, hammer-fired, semi-automatic handgun designed for competition. It features a 4.6-inch bull barrel, a generous compensator, a modular Alpha grip, an optic-ready slide, and a crisp sub-two-pound trigger. It also includes ambidextrous safeties and an accessory rail.

How does the Atlas Erebus compare to the Staccato XC in terms of shooting experience?

While both are excellent handguns, the Atlas Erebus was found by the presenter to have a slightly quicker return to zero and faster red dot tracking compared to the Staccato XC. Both offer very soft shooting characteristics, especially with heavier ammunition like 147-grain 9mm.

What ammunition grain does the reviewer recommend for the Atlas Erebus?

The reviewer strongly recommends using 147-grain 9mm ammunition with the Atlas Erebus, especially due to its compensator. This grain weight significantly reduces felt recoil, making the gun feel exceptionally soft and controllable, almost like shooting a .22 caliber firearm.

What is the price difference between the Atlas Erebus and a comparable Staccato XC?

The Atlas Gun Works Erebus, when configured, costs approximately $6,800. A similarly configured Staccato XC, including aftermarket grips and a magwell, can cost around $5,100. This makes the Erebus approximately $1,700 more expensive.

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