P schütze Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Unfortunately, IDPA is the only game near me. I would like to get an Atlas Athena to run in ESP and CO, but I don't know if the gun is legal for IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 If worried about being IDPA legal, buy any gun touched by Wilson and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P schütze Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, sfinney said: If worried about being IDPA legal, buy any gun touched by Wilson and you should be fine. I understood that reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 It should be fine, you might want to tell them your intention and they can make sure the safety isn't to side for the box or anything silly. But it's probably good to go as is. You can probably even add a little weight to it if you wanted. Atlas says they're only 39 oz with a SRO mounted. CO is 45 oz limit. ESP is 43 oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 They have IDPA shielded safeties available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHicks Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 hours ago, sfinney said: If worried about being IDPA legal, buy any gun touched by Wilson and you should be fine. Of course. It's common knowlege that IDPA matches are completely dominated by shooters with Wilson guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P schütze Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 hours ago, MHicks said: Of course. It's common knowlege that IDPA matches are completely dominated by shooters with Wilson guns! Ever run across an RO that had a bias against a competitor because of the brand of gun they were using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHicks Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, P schütze said: Ever run across an RO that had a bias against a competitor because of the brand of gun they were using? Not that I've ever noticed or even heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 10:28 AM, RangerTrace said: They have IDPA shielded safeties available. And IDPA mag well funnels. I think a double stack is a smart move for IDPA. You are limited to 10+1 in ESP/CO now, but I think the move to 15+1 in SSP will eventually be followed in ESP. Means I will shelve my Colt and shoot my STI. Wisecracks about Wilson preference notwithstanding, I see more Nighthawks in my area than Wilson. Not that there are many of either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHshooter Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 The Athena can be IDPA legal is you select the "IDPA safety" and "IDPA magwell" options for your build. With those options the gun will fit in the box and it does make weight. Also, when you select mags make sure you select the 126mm with the slanted IDPA base pads. The CS people at Atlas are VERY helpful and they can walk you through it before you commit to anything. FYI - the lead time is currently about 8 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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