travisb2352 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) About to pull the trigger on an open gun, trying to decide if the higher price tag on the Atlas is worth it over a good Steel grip CK arms open gun. Was curious who all has shot both or had any recommendations. I also need some recommendations on sights. Ive been doing carry optics with a Trijicon RMR, but I know on the open guns CMore, Leupold, or Holosun are the standards Edited June 10, 2019 by travisb2352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 About to pull the trigger on an open gun, trying to decide if the higher price tag on the Atlas is worth it over a good Steel grip CK arms open gun. Was curious who all has shot both or had any recommendations. I also need some recommendations on sights. Ive been doing carry optics with a Trijicon RMR, but I know on the open guns CMore, Leupold, or Holosun are the standardsHave you ever considered CHEELY CUSTOM GUNS too? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 Just now, mitchiepinoy said: Have you ever considered CHEELY CUSTOM GUNS too? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ya I contacted him and he said he isnt currently taking orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Can’t speak for atlas I’ve never shot one. But do own two ck arms open guns an both run never have to rack my guns. U wanting high end maybe akai or venom custom guns or limcat. I’ve shot both akai an limcat they both slick as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, 36873687 said: Can’t speak for atlas I’ve never shot one. But do own two ck arms open guns an both run never have to rack my guns. U wanting high end maybe akai or venom custom guns or limcat. I’ve shot both akai an limcat they both slick as glass. Nice! thanks for the recommendations, ive looked a bit at akai and limcat but need to check out venom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Don (Venom) is a good dude! His builds are less $ than an Atlas and I think you'll be happy. Several really good shooter on here that shoot his guns. I had one it was awesome! I've also had a CK thunder. It ran like a champ. But its not in the same league as one form Venom. I've shot 3 different Chaos. They were awesome too. If I was buying a new open gun, I'd probably go with that Honcho! It calls to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 Just now, B_RAD said: Don (Venom) is a good dude! His builds are less $ than an Atlas and I think you'll be happy. Several really good shooter on here that shoot his guns. I had one it was awesome! I've also had a CK thunder. It ran like a champ. But its not in the same league as one form Venom. I've shot 3 different Chaos. They were awesome too. If I was buying a new open gun, I'd probably go with that Honcho! It calls to me! I have seen the Honcho dont know too much about them, I know they are shipping soon so maybe I will wait and get a few range reports. Does Venom have a website? I could only find a facebook page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, travisb2352 said: I have seen the Honcho dont know too much about them, I know they are shipping soon so maybe I will wait and get a few range reports. Does Venom have a website? I could only find a facebook page He does not. Message him on FB and he'll respond to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) I may have a Limcat 9mm Hbar steel grip I’d let go. Can’t go wrong with them. They flat out run and run. Edited June 10, 2019 by Posvar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Un4givin Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, B_RAD said: He does not. Message him on FB and he'll respond to you. +1 for this. I’ve talked with him a few times and he’s always responded very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Un4givin Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 As far as your question about optics, I just made the jump to open myself and have found that the cmore slide ride has been amazing. I have a shorty and the dot tracks very well for me, I like the big glass for seeing a lot. If you go the slide ride route I’d recommend the aluminum click version. I’ve played with both and the aluminum click is superior to the plastic non-click. To be fair I don’t have too much experience with the other optics common in open but I’ve been happy so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenault Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) I do think it’s worth it upgrading for a couple of reasons. First, if you are going to get really into it, in my experience you will eventually wonder if the grass really is greener, and you will try it. Now, I’ve owned 2 Ck open guns and a FGW gun, and I do get to shoot a Limcat, Atlas, and Akai on occasion, so I can give limited feedback. When running the gun at speed, for me, all the differences between the pistols went out the window and whatever differences I thought I noticed while holding them went out the window also. With that said. All my Ck guns went down with cracked slides, at the same time in my case. I know that they had a time period with bad slides, and they made it right, but both took 5 months to get back and getting ahold of Bobby can be difficult. When they were working I thought that they were fine. Both mine had 2lb triggers and the slides weren’t super tight like some have complained about. The reason I think it’s worth the upgrade is that all the higher end guns at my club run like clockwork. That’s just my experience, but from talking to others it’s not an all together unique one. I actually ended up going to CO I got so frustrated Edited June 10, 2019 by chenault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, chenault said: I do think it’s worth it upgrading for a couple of reasons. First, if you are going to get really into it, in my experience you will eventually wonder if the grass really is greener, and you will try it. Now, I’ve owned 2 Ck open guns and a FGW gun, and I do get to shoot a Limcat, Atlas, and Akai on occasion, so I can give limited feedback. When running the gun at speed, for me, all the differences between the pistols went out the window and whatever differences I thought I noticed while holding them went out the window also. With that said. All my Ck guns went down with cracked slides, at the same time in my case. I know that they had a time period with bad slides, and they made it right, but both took 5 months to get back and getting ahold of Bobby can be difficult. When they were working I thought that they were fine. Both mine had 2lb triggers and the slides weren’t super tight like some have complained about. The reason I think it’s worth the upgrade is that all the higher end guns at my club run like clockwork. That’s just my experience, but from talking to others it’s not an all together unique one. I actually ended up going to CO Thanks for your tips, Im leaning Atlas and a Holosun on top. I hgave yet to find anyone say anything but positive stuff about Atlas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenault Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 The only guy I know that wasn't stoked about his Atlas had unreal expectations of a gun that was just so amazing that he would instantly go up a class based on increased performance. I think if you have realistic expectations it would be a great choice. I love how active Adam is with his customers. I will say that regardless which you get what really matters more than anything is finding one load that works and just sticking with it and learning the timing and the gun without changing things. Actually, that was the first thing a GM told me when I got into the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moloch38 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 19 hours ago, chenault said: The only guy I know that wasn't stoked about his Atlas had unreal expectations of a gun that was just so amazing that he would instantly go up a class based on increased performance. I think if you have realistic expectations it would be a great choice. I love how active Adam is with his customers. I will say that regardless which you get what really matters more than anything is finding one load that works and just sticking with it and learning the timing and the gun without changing things. Actually, that was the first thing a GM told me when I got into the sport. In fairness at least he knows the problem is with him and not his equipment, haha! That's why I always go for the best equipment I can afford, so I know all the sucking is squarely on my own shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDAHOAASHOOTER Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) I have a used venom and an Atlas I can't keep both I gotta sell one. Hit me up 208-960-8752 Ben Edited June 11, 2019 by IDAHOAASHOOTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 went and put a deposit down for an Atlas Chaos w/ a holosun. Cant Wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 went and put a deposit down for an Atlas Chaos w/ a holosun. Cant Wait!Good choiceSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, travisb2352 said: went and put a deposit down for an Atlas Chaos w/ a holosun. Cant Wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw42 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, travisb2352 said: went and put a deposit down for an Atlas Chaos w/ a holosun. Cant Wait! Nice, what's the lead time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, clw42 said: Nice, what's the lead time? 3-4 months Edited June 12, 2019 by travisb2352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 mines took a little over 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw42 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 That's some anticipation!! Like my kids in September saying they can't wait for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock17open Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I bought a CK, it took 45 day. It works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo929 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have a 9mm atlas with Holosun I’ve been shooting since March. Also have a Limcat. Shot venom, CK, and sti dvc before deciding on the atlas. It will be largely preference and likely what level you shoot at to determine how much difference you find between them. For what it’s worth I think you chose well. I’d strongly recommend calling them up and telling them you want an aftec fitted in it. I’ve got several videos up of the chaos, Limcat and all last year the tanfo open guns I was running if you want to compare. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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