Atlas Gunworks Ares: Maybe The Best Pistol Ever Made

Published on March 13, 2023
Duration: 9:38

This guide details the 'Dickens Drill' as demonstrated with the Atlas Gunworks Ares, a high-performance 9mm pistol. The drill involves engaging a target with 10 rounds rapidly, with a benchmark time of under 7 seconds. The video highlights the Ares' capability for extreme speed and accuracy, even in a competition setting, as evidenced by the speaker's 3rd place finish in a 2-gun match using this pistol.

Quick Summary

The Atlas Gunworks Ares is a 9mm 2011 pistol praised for its exceptional accuracy, achieving 2-inch groups at 50 yards, and high reliability, with over 1000 rounds fired with minimal malfunctions. Its design prioritizes duty, concealed carry, and competition, featuring a premium 3.5 lb trigger with a short reset, aggressive grip texturing, and optimized ergonomics for rapid fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Atlas Ares Potential
  2. 00:44Testing and Qualifications
  3. 01:09Design Philosophy: Duty & Competition
  4. 02:05Pricing and Availability
  5. 02:19Size and Concealment
  6. 02:46Ergonomics and Controls
  7. 03:33Trigger Performance
  8. 04:16Recoil Mitigation and Porting
  9. 05:13Reliability and Accuracy Data
  10. 07:48Performance Drills: Dickens Drill
  11. 08:35Comparison to Competitors

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Atlas Gunworks Ares a potential 'best pistol ever' candidate?

The Atlas Gunworks Ares is considered a top-tier pistol due to its exceptional accuracy (2-inch groups at 50 yards), high reliability (over 1000 rounds with one malfunction), and specialized design for duty, concealed carry, and competition, featuring a premium trigger and ergonomics.

How does the Atlas Gunworks Ares perform in rapid-fire drills like the 'Dickens Drill'?

The Ares excels in rapid-fire scenarios, demonstrated by the speaker completing the 'Dickens Drill' (10 rounds) in 6.99 seconds. Its flat-face, 3.5 lb trigger with a short reset is crucial for achieving such high rates of fire accurately.

What are the key ergonomic and design features of the Atlas Gunworks Ares?

The Ares boasts an aggressive grip texture, a grip designed without a grip safety for a higher shooting position, 45-degree ambidextrous safeties, and a drilled/tapped magazine release, all contributing to enhanced control and shooter comfort.

How does the Atlas Gunworks Ares compare to other high-end 2011 pistols like the Staccato C2 or Springfield Prodigy?

While more expensive, the Ares is noted for superior hand-fitting, a better trigger feel, and more aggressive grip texturing compared to the Staccato C2 and Springfield Prodigy, offering a premium level of craftsmanship and performance.

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