Welcome to Athena Precision

Trusted by Military, Law Enforcement, and those who keep and bear arms!

Established in 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah The CNC Pros started as a modest family CAD/CAM business that has grown into a successful machine shop with a blend of work from prototypes, tool & die, all the way up to aerospace.

Athena Precision is our brand for exclusive firearm accessories with a focus on precision red dot adapter plates. What are your sights on!?

FAQ

Why Athena Precision?

Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare, was the daughter of Zeus. She is revered for her intelligence, strategic thinking, and protection of civilized society.

Where are Athena Precision products made?

All Athena Precision Firearm accessories and components are engineered, manufactured, finished, and shipped from their machine shop in Salt Lake City, Utah that started as a small family business in 2012. CNC Pros

What makes Athena Precision optic adapter plates the best aftermarket plates available on the market?

Athena Precision red dot adapter plates are NOT made from soft aluminum resulting in less rigidity risking your optics being off target.

Can Athena Precision optic adapter plates withstand heavy recoil and harsh environmental conditions?

Absolutely, Athena Precision constructs its optic adapter plates from rugged materials like hardened heat treated steel, specifically chosen for the ability to withstand the rigors of heavy recoil, daily carry, duty weapons, etc. ensuring reliable performance in any situation.

What is Athena Precision's warranty and return policy?

Athena Precision stands behind their products! With commitment to delivering firearm accessories that are meticulously designed and crafted with the highest quality, if you ever have any issues they are always happy to find a resolution. 

The red dot adapter plates are engineered to ensure perfect alignment and accuracy, giving you the confidence to hit your target every time. Athena Precision will happily return/replace any defective parts if you ever have any issues!

Can I install Athena Precision optic adapter plates myself, or do I need professional assistance?

Thanks to the user-friendly design and straightforward installation process, most shooters can easily install Athena Precision optic adapter plates themselves using basic tools and following clear instructions.

What kind of red dot mounting plates does Athena Precision have?

Athena Precision provides red dot adapter plates for most of the common firearm-optic combinations like Glock, Holosun, Sig Sauer, Trijicon, Smith & Wesson, Vortex, Staccato, FN, Aimpoint, Steiner, Heckler & Koch, and more. Athena Precision is always adding new red dot plates and other firearm accessories!

Can Athena Precision optic adapter plates accommodate different red dot sight brands and different firearm models?

Yes, Athena Precision offers a wide range of adapter plates designed to fit various red dot sight brands and specific firearm models ensuring compatibility with your preferences. Athena Precision also offers milling services if you cannot find what you are looking for.

Where can I buy Athena Precision Products?

You can purchase Athena Precision products online, in person at the shop, or from various retailers throughout the United States.

Do Athena Precision plates come with mounting hardware?

Yes, every red dot plate order comes with the screws needed for installation and the option to purchase the recommended Loctite 222MS.

Why does Athena Precision recommend purple Loctite?

Athena Precision recommends using purple Loctite due to extensive experience with screw extractions. Commonly, we encounter blue and red Loctite, so if you opt for blue, use it sparingly—just a little on the threads.

For securing the optic to the plate and the plate to the slide, apply a dab of Loctite towards the front and back of the plate, between the slide and the plate. This helps isolate the plate. Additionally, put a dab of Loctite under the optic where the bosses are to isolate the optic on the plate. Finally, add a touch under the head of the screw where it interfaces with the optic. Please note that this approach increases the likelihood of breaking or stripping screws when removing them, but it is effective.

How do Athena Precision optic adapter plates enhance firearm performance?

Athena Precision optic adapter plates are engineered to provide optimal stability and precision, ensuring your red dot sight stays securely in place for consistent accuracy shot after shot.

What are the best Red Dot Plates?

Quality and customer satisfaction are always Athena Precision's top priority. Athena Precision red dot plates are reverse-engineered, precision machined to perfect tolerances, made from hardened heat treated steel, and finished with a copper phosphate coating to withstand the test of time and wear.

How does Athena Precision ensure superior accuracy with its optic adapter plates?

Athena Precision meticulously designs their optic adapter plates to eliminate any potential for misalignment or movement, guaranteeing consistent shot placement and enhanced shooting performance.

What are Athena Precision red dot mounting plates made from?

Athena Precision optic mounting plates are precision CNC machined from hardened steel for the sturdiest red dot mounting solution available.

The difference between aluminum, steel, and the Athena Precision heat treated - hardened steel.

Athena Precision prioritizes quality in every aspect of their products and the entire manufacturing process, down to ensuring the material is the best it could be for flatness, stability, and overall reliability in every condition. Zero that stays zero, even after thousands of rounds and getting beat up.

Why steel over aluminum?

Aluminum mounting plates cause optic shift, zero loss, or even catastrophic failure. Athena plates are cut from solid steel, ensuring rigid retention under duty-grade pressure.

Isn’t aluminum good enough?

Not if your life depends on it. Aluminum plates are fine for airsoft and Instagram. But for law enforcement, concealed carry, or hard-use range days, only steel maintains zero after repeated impacts and stress.

What sets Athena Precision apart from other manufacturers?

Athena Precision prioritizes quality, customer satisfaction, durability, and precision in every product they manufacture. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Athena Precision ensures that shooters can trust their equipment to perform reliably in any shooting scenario.

What’s the customer service like?

Athena Precision isn’t a bloated warehouse operation. It’s a tight U.S.-based team that gives real support - fast, human, and helpful. No unresponsive or dismissive service.

How’s the fit?

Rock-solid. Zero slop. Athena plates are CNC’d to exact tolerances for each slide and optic model. No optic shift. No retightening. Just a perfect, locked-in fit that feels like part of the firearm.

How low do Athena Precision red dot plates sit?

Athena Precision red dot plates are known to sit lower than most on the market today, often times being compared to a milled slide. The design and engineering, specifically the screw posts allow the optics to sit as low as possible. You can find the thickness for each plate in the product descriptions.

Who is this for?

  • Law enforcement, Government, Military, and security professionals
  • Concealed carriers who demand reliability
  • Competitive shooters
  • Anyone who’s had a red dot come loose and said “never again."
  • Hardened Steel

    Hardened Steel

  • Precision Machined

    Precision Machined

  • Phosphate Finish

    Phosphate Finish

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