GunBugBit Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 ...I decided I want the option to shoot major or minor with the same gun. So I just ordered an Atlas Nemesis in .40 S&W. I'll shoot this gun with minor loads for Steel Challenge and certain practice/fun matches, and of course major for USPSA Limited. Now the wait begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japarker82 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Did you look at the Phoenix Trinity Honcho?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 No I didn't happen to look into that gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 Just got a call from Atlas. They asked me if I'm sure I don't want a tactical rail, because if I'll accept a gun with a tactical rail, they have one near completion that meets all of my other specs that will be available in three weeks. So I said yes, I'll take the tactical rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 4 hours ago, GunBugBit said: Just got a call from Atlas. They asked me if I'm sure I don't want a tactical rail, because if I'll accept a gun with a tactical rail, they have one near completion that meets all of my other specs that will be available in three weeks. So I said yes, I'll take the tactical rail. Do you ever buy lottery tickets for friends ... or just strangers you meet online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 Ha ha yes I do know this is pretty good luck. Pretty excited of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 I always get rails on my guns, just in case they wind up being a nightstand gun. Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksullivan16 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 I just got my Nemesis, its exactly what I expected. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 The rail wasn't a hard sell, for the reason RangerTrace points out. Happy for you ksullivan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksullivan16 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Thank you! Make sure you send pics when you get yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 2/27/2022 at 7:19 PM, japarker82 said: Did you look at the Phoenix Trinity Honcho?? I did a bit of research into the Phoenix Trinity Honcho - visited their web site, watched some YouTube videos. Fascinating and impressive innovation! The Race Ready model looks very compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnin2live Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Yep, just confirmed both those guns are sweet. And 3 weeks sounds like a pretty cool feeling I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superkaratemonkeyfighter Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yea that locking block design they came up with is pretty trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 28 minutes ago, Superkaratemonkeyfighter said: Yea that locking block design they came up with is pretty trick. Yes indeed, very interesting. I watched a YouTube video of an open shooter whose locking block cracked in the middle of a USPSA stage. Phoenix Trinity fixed it, for no cost I imagine. This wouldn’t keep me from buying one. Things can break even on the best made pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 10:10 PM, GunBugBit said: Yes indeed, very interesting. I watched a YouTube video of an open shooter whose locking block cracked in the middle of a USPSA stage. Phoenix Trinity fixed it, for no cost I imagine. This wouldn’t keep me from buying one. Things can break even on the best made pistols. I have heard of the blocks breaking on a few but overall those guns and the value they bring are fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Everything breaks, even my 2 year old Honda Ridgeline , the transmission went out two times. I no longer own it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 Got an email from Atlas saying the gun is back from coating, awaiting quality checks, final assembly and test fire. Shouldn’t be long now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 If you are going to shoot both Major and Minor 40 loads I have heard people having good luck with keeping the powder drop the same for their 180gr Major load but simply using a 155gr instead. Less fiddling needed when reloading for each. Just use a different weight bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I know a guy that has broken 3 locking blocks at my club in the last 12 months or so. Warranty would mean s#!t if it broke on a 32 round course at the nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPFc Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 14 hours ago, dansedgli said: I know a guy that has broken 3 locking blocks at my club in the last 12 months or so. Warranty would mean s#!t if it broke on a 32 round course at the nationals. Lies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 I saw a video by Phoenix Trinity that says it's critical to have oil on the locking block to prevent breakages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 19 hours ago, CHA-LEE said: If you are going to shoot both Major and Minor 40 loads I have heard people having good luck with keeping the powder drop the same for their 180gr Major load but simply using a 155gr instead. Less fiddling needed when reloading for each. Just use a different weight bullet. I'll definitely give that a try, thanks Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, MVPFc said: Lies Not lies. It's in Australia if that helps identify it? There aren't that many around. He might be on his third and broken 2. I don't pay that much attention. Edited March 19, 2022 by dansedgli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPFc Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 8 hours ago, dansedgli said: Not lies. It's in Australia if that helps identify it? There aren't that many around. He might be on his third and broken 2. I don't pay that much attention. There is one there that it took some time for the owner to actually watch the oiling video instead of just pouring oil on the slide. Lack of oil on the locking block is the only way to break one. It’s a friction system, like an engine, it needs oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, MVPFc said: There is one there that it took some time for the owner to actually watch the oiling video instead of just pouring oil on the slide. Lack of oil on the locking block is the only way to break one. It’s a friction system, like an engine, it needs oil. They literally tell you to drench it and to the point of dripping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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