Atlas Gunworks Nyx v3
The Nyx v3 (often listed as the Nyx RDS v3) is Atlas Gunworks’ red-dot-ready everyday-carry pistol — a commander-length 2011 that Atlas says gives up nothing in reliability. A 4.25-inch bull barrel, carry-oriented grip texture and a 12 lb recoil spring make it the lightest full-featured gun in the lineup at 35.71 oz.
It is built on the same v3 Perfect Zero platform as the competition models: Vermont-machined billet slide, v3 optics plate, Glock-style interchangeable front sight and patent-pending angled grip bushings. Tactical Bearded Dad’s review of the Nyx v3 is featured on Atlas’s site.
Cajun Gun And Gear is the only authorized Atlas Gunworks dealer in Louisiana. Nyx v3 pistols on hand are listed below; if you do not see the finish or trigger color you want, call 337.999.0373 and we will order it.
Atlas Gunworks Nyx v3 Specs
| Caliber | 9mm |
|---|---|
| Platform | Atlas v3 Perfect Zero 2011 (double-stack 1911) |
| Barrel | 4.25" bull |
| Weight (no magazine) | 35.71 oz |
| Recoil spring | 12 lb |
| Mainspring | 19 lb |
| Trigger | Avg. 3 lb; sub-2 lb available |
| Slide | Vermont-machined billet, v3 optics plate (two extra mounting holes, v2-compatible) |
| Front sight | Glock-style interchangeable (no dovetail); filler sight available |
| Grip | Patent-pending angled grip bushings; v3 texture; panels cross-compatible with v2 |
| Intended use | Everyday carry |
| Grip texture | Carry |
| Magazines included | 3 Classic (1 × 126mm + 2 × 140mm) |
| Recommended service | Every 10,000 rounds |
| Warranty | 1-year muzzle-to-magwell (Atlas pays 2-day shipping both ways), then limited lifetime |
Specifications are from Atlas Gunworks’ published model pages and can change without notice; weights exclude the magazine. Confirm the exact configuration on the product listing or call 337.999.0373.
Who the Nyx v3 is for
Anyone who wants a true Atlas for concealed or duty carry: commander length, red-dot ready, and the lightest current model. If you prefer the heft of a steel frame in the same size, the EOS v3 is the sibling; if you want a longer slide for the range, step up to the Athena v3.
What comes in the box
- Optics plate of your choice (Trijicon RMR/SRO, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, SIG Romeo 3 Max/XL, C-More RTS2 / Vortex Razor, Holosun 509 & 507c, Aimpoint Acro P1/P2, Trijicon RCR, Vortex Venom/Viper/Docter/Fastfire, or adjustable irons)
- Three grip panels (Flush Left, Flush Right, Large Right)
- Three Atlas Classic magazines (premium lockback mags substituted on Regular/Large-Hands magwell builds; restricted-state mags where required)
- Soft case and presentation box
Atlas Gunworks Nyx v3 FAQ
What does RDS mean on the Nyx?
Red Dot Sight — the Nyx v3 ships with an optics-cut slide and your choice of plate, so it is ready for a dot out of the box.
How much does the Nyx v3 weigh?
35.71 oz without a magazine, the lightest of the current Atlas models.
What recoil spring is in the Nyx v3?
12 lb, heavier than the competition guns to suit the shorter 4.25-inch slide.
What replaced the Nyx 3.5?
The Nyx 3.5 was retired and replaced by the Nyx v2 and now the Nyx v3 at 4.25 inches.
Is the Nyx v3 in stock at Cajun Gun And Gear?
Atlas inventory turns over fast. Any Nyx v3 listed below is in the shop in Lafayette today; if nothing is listed, call 337.999.0373 and we will order one for you — we are the only authorized Atlas Gunworks dealer in Louisiana.
What optic plates come with the Nyx v3?
Your choice of one v3 plate: RMR/SRO, DeltaPoint Pro, Romeo 3 Max/XL, RTS2/Razor, Holosun 509/507c, Acro P1/P2, RCR, Venom/Viper/Docter/Fastfire, or an adjustable iron-sight plate. The v3 plate pattern also fits v2 Atlas pistols.
Buy Atlas Gunworks in Louisiana
Cajun Gun And Gear is the only authorized Atlas Gunworks dealer in the state of Louisiana. Our shop is at 108 Youngsville Hwy, Lafayette, LA 70508 (Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 10–2). Atlas stock rotates quickly and every current model can be ordered even when it is not on the shelf — call 337.999.0373 or stop in and we will get one on the way. Out-of-state buyers: we ship to your local FFL.
Also see: EOS v3, Athena v3, Apollo v3, or all Atlas Gunworks pistols.