Athena Precision
Athena Precision started as a family CAD/CAM machine shop in Salt Lake City and evolved into a full-service CNC operation handling prototypes, tool & die work, automotive, industrial, aerospace, defense, and medical projects. The firearm accessories line—Athena Precision—came from that expertise. Ve...
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Athena Precision started as a family CAD/CAM machine shop in Salt Lake City and evolved into a full-service CNC operation handling prototypes, tool & die work, automotive, industrial, aerospace, defense, and medical projects. The firearm accessories line—Athena Precision—came from that expertise.
Veteran-owned and operated, the company focuses on one thing: hardened steel red dot mounting plates that don't fail in the field.
Most red dot plates on the market use soft aluminum or standard steel. Athena uses heat-treated, hardened steel machined to CNC tolerances that lock your optic in place with zero wiggle.
"I spent weeks searching for other mounting plates that were thin enough to fix the above issues, but maintained the strength needed for my line of work... The Athena mounting plate was the only solution that worked." — Brian, Law Enforcement
The result: optics sit low (comparable to milled slides), tolerances stay tight, and your zero doesn't move under duty or competition use.
Athena covers the popular combinations:
| Firearm | Optic Footprints Supported |
|---|---|
| Glock (all generations) | Holosun 509T, EPS, RMR, SRO |
| Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 | Aimpoint Acro, Leupold DPP, Vortex Defender ST/XL |
| Sig Sauer | Holosun 509T, RMR, DPP |
| CZ (P10, Shadow) | Multiple footprints |
| FN 502, FN 509 | Holosun K, EPS, DPP |
| Springfield | RMR, DPP |
| Walther PDP | Multiple footprints |
| Staccato | Holosun 509T, RMR |
| H&K, Dan Wesson, Mossberg | Various |
- •Use the Plate Finder Tool on their site to match your exact firearm-optic combo in seconds.
- •Red dot adapter plates for pistols, rifles, and shotguns
- •Adjustable offset mounts (Picatinny, RMR/SRO/Holosun C, 509T, DPP, Vortex Defender)
- •Barrel & slide porting for Smith & Wesson M&P, CZ platforms (starts at $100+)
- •Screw extractions for stuck or damaged fasteners
- •Magwells & magbases (including flared magwells for Glock—pre-order available)
- •Bottom metals for precision rifles (M5 DBM, $135)
- •Picatinny mounts & risers
- •Iron sights
- •Muzzle brakes
- •Replacement screws in correct spec (a detail most competitors miss)
Screws Matter: Many reviews highlight that Athena includes the correct screws in the box—longer, higher-quality fasteners than factory standards. This is a small detail that prevents optic creep.
Most shooters install plates themselves with basic tools. Athena provides detailed install instructions for every product. Gunsmith installation is also an option if preferred.
"I tried 3 other mounts, this was the only one that worked!" — Alex P., custom thermal mount application
"Great people, great work... extremely impressive turn around time especially at the price point. No reliability issues at all." — Isaiah Glenn, Glock porting
"The plate fit is excellent. The mount feels strong. So far it is holding zero." — Kirk Loy, Glock MOS build
- •Lifetime warranty on all products. If a plate or part fails due to material or manufacturing defect, Athena replaces it—no questions asked. Returns accepted on new, unused products within a reasonable period. Contact support for details.
- •LEO/MIL pricing available
- •Dealer program with wholesale pricing
- •Affiliate program
- •Testing & evaluation opportunities for reviewers and content creators
Salt Lake City, Utah — all manufacturing, finishing, and shipping handled in-house. Closed Fridays. International shipping available (190+ countries supported).
If you've had a red dot come loose mid-range or mid-duty, you know the problem. Athena plates solve it: hardened steel, tight tolerances, included screws that fit, and a lifetime warranty. That's it.