Archon Type B Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

When you were showing the barrel I was a afraid a bullet might come through my iPad and hit me in the face, so I watched the entire video through a mirror.....seriously, as usual an excellent review.

[@chiefro7]

This really is, or at least should be, the standard to which all other reviews are measured against. So much more thorough and in depth than your average YT review. I really appreciated that, especially on this gun, because it’s going to be the first 9mm pistol I own, as I am usually a .45 guy. (Yeah yeah, insert fudd comments from all corners of the uber tactical turd burglar universe here...) Thanks for the incredible effort you put into your videos, sir!

[@GBGuns]

Thank you! I try to be as informative as I can.

[@Yalro6]

This is my first video I've seen and I subbed because of how well and in depth you go (the whole round in the barrel thing). Normally it takes me a couple to sub lol.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you and welcome

[@elucky3fortune130]

The most intriguing pistol I've seen reviewed in a while. I'm really looking forward to the range review. An excellent video as always .

[@knuckles6044]

Great tabletop! I picked one up a few months ago and love it. Cycles any ammunition that I have tried. Very smooth shooter. Extremely easy for me to shoot accurately. Totally worth the price!

[@codybaker7100]

I was just looking at one of these for a carry pistol, since my 99 is now my duty sidearm. Great review! Thanks!

[@badzilla1173]

Literally grabbing this tomorrow for my 21st! Been shooting it as a rental at my range for a the past year. Love it to death. Can't wait to get my ccw license!

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

that mag release button swapping is so mind-blowing

[@scotthoward1026]

Love the Archon. Been my EDC for 10 months

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

still have it?

[@scotthoward1026]

@@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel yes

[@JohnAWoods-ui3gp]

FINALLY!!! Someone else that runs the magazine release the same way I do! I use my trigger finger or middle finger to release the magazine, and especially on HK Paddle-Style controls it works extremely well.

[@GBGuns]

#nogripshift

[@onemorenoshit]

I want to go try the middle finger mag release you demonstrated, sounds like a good idea

[@jerryevans6424]

I have this one with Night Sights and a Trigger Job and I Love it, my Second favorite handgun next to my No.1 Salient Arms Strike One Tier One which is the Fastest Tracking, Shooting, Real Accurate and 100% Reliable.

[@tanpen15]

No one cares

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Fascinating review. Thanks.

[@rudolphleue4340]

When you press the mag release and get that click, can you extract the magazine manually? If so, this may be the reason -- to give you a choice of a combat style mag retention type reloading, or game style where the mag is thrown away for speed.

[@stephanieroberts1394]

GB is the auto sear beefy enough for safety? They beefed up the sear on the gen 2.

[@jerryevans6424]

If you want one of these I highly Recommend RAIN 6 they are the Best. They went above and beyond for me and I even got a Free Trigger Job because of a Mistake they made, I offered to pay them when I bought some other parts but they said no it was their mistake and also afterwards when I called I still got the same Professionalism and Kindness.

[@tafino]

Great tabletop and shooting review. Makes me itchy for one.

[@stripersniper4890]

Good news. Update is that PTR will be bringing these guns in to the USA by December 2023. I hear that Gen2 will have a modular grip. Can't wait. Great review.

[@funkla65]

That sear design is clever. Instead of requiring space to fall, it sidesteps the striker. The triple nested recoil spring system also saves space, allowing them to move the trigger mechanism upwards.

[@MrShtbrick]

That picture with the odd magazine orientation reminds me of that H&K photo with the rounds loaded in the mag in the wrong direction.

[@chuckles470s9]

Good table top review👍

[@oldeyeball]

Nicely done.

[@chrisvonahnen3578]

Very impressive presentation 👍

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@RazorTube55]

Can you tell the difference in recoil between this locking mechanism and Grand Power rotating barrel locking mechanism?

[@GBGuns]

Yes. Both are smooth and reduce recoil, but this feels like a quick snap while the Grand Power feels like a rolling wave

[@junmalenab682]

Does it take tanfoglio mags?

[@carlb86]

What type of competition is beneficial to use witness holes rather than just drop the magazine and reload?

[@GBGuns]

The more realistic rule sets that penalize dropping partial magazines. In training courses I use witness windows all the time to make sure I've got enough for the next drill.

[@sammyrodz7201]

What’s the $ on that lovely gun MSRP please and you are the best in the business love your reviews

[@GBGuns]

Thank you. I don't state prices because they change over time and change by location while the video can't be changed. Also I don't want the KZbin crazies thinking I'm trying to sell stuff. Google.

[@WMUKARATE]

Sammy Rodz about $850 for the MSRP

[@DDPYogaBoomer]

Seems to me the mags were for left handers since you ordered the gun with Left mag release ?

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

Interesting gun. While that little trick with the magazine catch is certainly a nice piece of engineering, I think it is out of place on a defensive handgun. I know people are going to whine that I'm thinking too tacticool, but the fact remains that under stress, or maybe even in a competition, it's not unthinkable that you might accidentally insert a magazine backwards for a split-second, before you realize what you are doing and lose your entire magazine catch, that's converting your pistol into a single-shot weapon. Maybe this is not the end of the world for a concealed carrier who's only going to have one magazine anyway - though I would argue it's still an unnecessary risk - but certainly for police or security or other duty use, it seems like it could be a real hazard.

[@aegonz121]

Finally a gun worth reviewing!

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

I know right? He seems skilled and knowledgeable but reviews guns that I just can't trust

[@aegonz121]

@@shinobi-no-bueno he's definitely skilled and knowledgeable. I just think he loves guns like we all do and wants to review as many as possible.

[@kkhankhalil]

Great video. The mag. reversal technique is suberb and the explanation of action of the slide too. Add another small feature to it, mark or paint the table with RULER, horiz. & verticle. It will depict the size of the pistol (its slide and barrel) on the go.

[@GBGuns]

Thanks. I leave specs, prices, and things that can be looked up out of the video generally. If someone is capable of viewing KZbin then they have enough internet access to look up specs.

[@hatefulhermit673]

I have one, it's great.

[@Chris-yy5pj]

Any chance to see a Taurus tx22

[@believe722]

👍👍

[@blackbart8451]

Hmm interesting, I like how the grip form looks, similar to the Walther. Like the flattish looking trigger also. It might be a shooter I think.

[@jagervw]

Its a shooter for sure; love mine.

[@henrytauch8383]

Where was it made from?

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Back in 2016 I *badly* wanted to pick up a little known gun called the Arsenal Stryk A and B when it was first released. Due to import/export BS, Arsenal had to change the name to Archon just to get it into the US, and (if I can remember correctly) I believe there were some design changes as well? Suffice it to say, I hate that I couldn’t snatch up an Arsenal Stryk A-B!! Now the Archon is here, and I find $800 to be a bit high. Jeez I can’t seem to win...... Great Tabletop as usual Dan. Speaking of Geco, have you seen their Hexagon 124gr JHP yet? It’s worth the look if you get a chance.

[@GBGuns]

Yes, we've been using the Hexagon in our videos for a few months now. Good stuff.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Wow, great on me! I am a humongous fan of the “What’s for Dinner” segments, and when you’ve said 3rnds of Geco ammo, I somehow missed the Hexagon part! I’m gonna go take a long walk off a short pier now......

[@bobwampler3387]

Very nice!

[@GBGuns]

Taking another look in 2021: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/archon-type-b-too-good-for-u-s older AmmoLand Article: www.ammoland.com/2019/10/archon-firearms-type-b-9mm-pistol-video-review/#axzz62TmpTW00

[@unnaturalone]

Hope they start importing the full size.

[@AOMartialArts]

What's going on with the lighting in this video? Feel like I couldn't get a good look at anything and it kept getting brighter and dimmer. Not typical for the GB channel... 🤔

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

His auto focus was working overtime bouncing from barrel tip to finger tips

[@GBGuns]

Sorry about that. I think my new camera has an issue.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

@@GBGuns all good man I had to go back and look for it

[@zaitcev0]

Mr. LifeSizePotato approved Type B, so it can't be too bad.

[@GrooveMan21]

Possible the mag in the manual is the same, but the photo was reversed in image editing software (and the numbers painted out) prior to printing, to make the hand point inward on a right-side page? i.e. that's really a left hand in the photo :)

[@1973vanguard]

It looks eerily similar to the Arsenal strike one

[@Schoonie_Kalash]

I like your Primus intro.....

[@GBGuns]

I've loved Primus since the 90's, yes they know I use the clip, yes it is protected under fair use, no it is not a copyright issue. Same with Megadeth and Prong which I use on other videos.

[@naveedakramkhan751]

Price please

[@GBGuns]

Not for sale. We don't sell firearms

[@timhallas4275]

You may not believe this, but the amount of recoil you feel is 100% determined by three factors only. (1) the weight of the bullet (2) the energy created by the burning of the powder (3) the weight of the firearm.. Newton's 2nd law of motion.. You can slow down the rate of motion of the slide with springs, but every bit of that energy is still ending up in the frame, and therefore your hand, and it all happens in a few milliseconds. The only way, aside from ammo choice, that recoil can be "managed" is by increasing the mass of the firearm itself. This also has the added benefit of increasing the amount of inertia that the bullet "feels". Heavier gun means faster bullet. If you don't like heavy recoil, get a heavier pistol or a lighter bullet.

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

Cool gun and I like everything about it, but I don’t know how I feel about that mag release falling out when the mag is inserted backwards although by design. Not that any of us would ever do that in a stressful situation because of our rigorous training and supreme gun handling skills, but it’s kind of a potential problem for some people. I’m in the camp that tries to limit Murphy’s Law. However this is an extremely well made handgun

[@michaelvaughn2287]

The image was reversed so as to keep the photos on the right side of the page with the hand coming from the edge of the page .

[@silverrado58]

Just like in South Korea the company called Daewoo they make everything from Firearms to heavy equipment I think I even seen a TV with their name on it

[@GBGuns]

Yes, TVs to automobiles and jet fighters all under the Daewoo name!

[@happyhaunter_5546]

I'd rather guns come in cheap cardboard with the shittiest instructions ever instead of passing that cost onto the consumer but that's just my personal opinion; the nylon thing this one comes with is cool though.

[@F1ghteR41]

They are indeed made by RUAG and designed in Italy, while the original one was an Italian-Russian collaboration (and that's a story in itself; since Graham speaks Russian, I think he can shed some light on it).

[@johnsanford3596]

Just an FYI: RUAG has sold RUAG Ammotec, which includes GECO, to Beretta. The deal closed July 2022. btw, the lighting in this tabletop video struggles to rise to mediocre.

[@GBGuns]

BTW maybe your eyes or screen isn't performing too well.

[@timhallas4275]

You've just demonstrated the need for ambidextrous magazines. Who will respond first?

[@GBGuns]

They already exist.

[@timhallas4275]

@@GBGuns Really? Who makes them?

[@GBGuns]

@@timhallas4275 several companies offer witness windows on either both sides or the rear asuring they can be read from either hand.

[@Jerry-Parker]

Shoot some Geco ammo when you range it.

[@jagervw]

I did in mine- shoots fine.

[@DavidKiwacka]

in a deep low voice.....LOOOOWWW BORE AXIS

[@WorldEagleKW]

Good video but better lighting would improve the videos a lot.

[@GBGuns]

Yup, but it's free to watch and the info makes it worth it so we don't complain

[@sam3kperv]

Bottle of LUBE!!😏

[@zeblanmaidaynovich796]

OMG busted such a poor job Archon on making a copy, by breaking down a Strike One invented by Russian gunmaker working for Arsenal Firearms in Italy. 👀

[@GBGuns]

When you work for a company the invention belongs to the company, not the worker.

[@joeparker54]

Maybe... Just maybe... They mirrored the image for better formatting.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Cassian’s piece from John Wick 2.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Victorinox Alox98 oh man it’s literally the exact same thing. Lol

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Victorinox Alox98 do you know why it went from arsenal to archon? Marketing? Or ?

[@AOMartialArts]

Taut Pocket. 😂😂😂

[@GBGuns]

I was thinking of that line some Jewish comedian said in some movie, "vawee vawee taight!"

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Taught like a tiger

[@horrorclose9462]

Maybe they know you're left handed but didn't realise you shoot right...

[@GBGuns]

I can shoot left too. Maybe I'll review this one with my left

[@horrorclose9462]

@@GBGuns do iiiitttt! It was meant to be, you wonderful, wrong-handed man!

[@jeremyorr7469]

For the amount of money there asking it should have came with a hard case and soft case

[@GBGuns]

The pricing is fair for a European gun with 4 mags.

[@marcoduran7800]

tisaş zigana T MODEL examination ....

[@stormprooftraining2012]

Table top reviews on guns are pretty pointless. Unboxing is not a review. Put 800 rounds or so through it and then do a review.

[@GBGuns]

Then why did you watch a tabletop video?

[@bmphil3400]

This looks like a glock and a cz 75 had a baby......

[@GBGuns]

But with a totally different operating syste.

[@elsullo2]

Very useful review, except for the unforgivably bad lighting! By the way, the removable internal chassis was invented by Steyr, who had to sue Sig when they stole the design without permission. A financial settlement later and everyone is happy again, yet Steyr hardly bothers to promote their wonderful pistols in the USA anyway. I REALLY want that pistol!...............................elsullo

[@edward9285]

You take too long to get to the actual firearm. At least display it while you discuss the packing tape and the box that contains it. Your hands fluttering around a manual or a magazine have no cinematic value.

[@kimballscarr]

This design does not allow for short barrels as does the browning, so we will not be seeing any subcompact versions.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

I think you accidentally got a left handed gun

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Ethan Porter I wondered if they did that. Doesn’t seem like a horrible idea.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

@@cosmolinefiend9853 it wouldn't be that hard, just make like a eighth of them left hand specific

[@JohnSmith-yy2uj]

Now that's something I could get behind, being a lefty is tough but making guns all around lefty for the same prices would be awesome