Wonderfully Different Archon Type B

[@BobSmith-ve8sw]

I purchased an Archon Type B (FDE) a few months ago. It's incredibly accurate, very easy to keep on target and the recoil certainly appears less than similarly sized guns. I'm not a fan of the way in which the magazine is used to pop out the magazine release for reversal, as mistakes can happen - especially if under extreme stress conditions. That minor negative (to me, others may not care) aside, there are many excellent attributes to this gun, making it an excellent addition to anyone's collection. I am a big fan of innovations like this in the gun industry. Thanks, GB, for posting this video!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

I’ve followed this gun, in different amalgamations, since it was the Arsenal Stryk B, and *LOVED* that design before Archon took over the production and changed it up. If I remember correctly, it was some sort of “political” issue over import crap, that shook everything around towards Archon as the new producers. Still an incredible design, and as you said, *very* unique! Thanks for sharing Graham 😁👍🏽

[@tfeltmat2903]

I bought mine when it first came out a couple/few years back. I believe my model is Germany frame/Germany slide. Quality is impeccable.

[@shanemac75]

I shot a friend's Archon a couple months ago and it was very flat shooter..but my much cheaper Steyr C9 felt very similar to it. Instead I purchased a PSA AKV ALG (which was also around 900) and it's become my favorite smile maker at the range. This thing runs fast! I hope you can review it Graham.

[@GBGuns]

I'd love to, but we don't work with PSA

[@jerryevans6424]

I have had mine for almost a year and I love it, it is accurate, fast tracking and Reliable. I also have the big brother Salient Arms Strike One Tier One and that is My Favorite pistol of all time.

[@MrCarGuy]

Good to know that the Strike One lives up to its price.

[@AOMartialArts]

If I had money this would be my carry... That or the BulArms SAS2. What a mean little blaster!

[@fumasterchu12]

These were on sale several months back, I should have bought a couple more. I love this pistol, and agree with your analysis. The grip feels really nice, and I love that it comes with 4 magazines! An all-around great pistol IMO and worth the price too. Great show brother, hope you have a great week.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I’m still waiting for an affordable version of the Laugo Alien. 🙂

[@BobSmith-ve8sw]

Amen to that!

[@tominva4121]

I would even buy one made in Turkey! And I normally wont buy %^&^&^ made there!

[@GBGuns]

I got to shoot one of the "limited edition" models. Interesting pistol, VERY flat shooting, but an awkward grip angle and the pistol gets hot very quickly. I suspect most of the Aliens that have been purchased are safe queens so you won't here much about that.

[@Chris09978]

@@GBGuns I saw Larry vickers review on it and he said that it’s like a laser but it very very dirty cause it uses a hk p7 piston system but upside down lol, he also said that he wouldn’t recommend this pistol for duty use or military, cause of how dirty this pistol shoots dirtier than a 1911 interesting, but Larry did enjoy shooting it and loves it, but for the price of a competition pistol it’s not a bad choice he would still prefer a Cz shadow over the alien

[@ericostmann684]

Hey GB, whatever happened to the Llama Micromax? That thing is impossible to find

[@jeremyorr7469]

That is a loud reset almost reminds me of the Glock trigger reset sound

[@MrJalowery]

I love this gun. I went to the Arsenal Italian website and they have aftermarket triggers kit listed , however I cant find any more info on them. Does anyone kno where/how I can get my hands on one?

[@holiday311]

Did you say "Sorry about the cough...covid and everything."? Lol...good stuff. Cool gun too.

[@GBGuns]

Yeah right? Everytime someone coughs it's not practically a crime.

[@GBGuns]

Taking another look in 2021: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/archon-type-b-too-good-for-u-s More things that are different: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/why-is-different-so-hard

[@LovedMyLoyalLongDog]

When I grow up, I wanna shoot like you Graham!

[@stephenallen3551]

Nice informative review on the Archon Type B👍🏾 Came close in purchasing the pistol a few months ago, was a little put out about the price. But now wish I had purchased the pistol back then. Hopefully my gun store may get some more for their stock.

[@medinacustomknives335]

Low bore axis not that fake low bore axis CZ style?

[@Douglas-Ops]

Looks great a lot of technology going for it. These were in my periphery, thanks for the reminder!!! 👍🏼

[@mikedee6173]

Thanks for all the great firearm videos.

[@solarflare1008]

Can I see a group like but at 25 yards?

[@PolishX]

I loved that gun when I tried it at SHOT show that year we met (2017 I think). Sad thing is they never got me a demo gun to buy, their management really let me down alot. Who knows one day I might get one

[@ratagris21]

Good looking race gun. That's for this range review. Great format as always.

[@normansalcedo9870]

nice sir.i have learned so manny thing s to you bout the guns.good job sir.god bless!

[@mr.madness6574]

Friendly reminder to support organizations like the GOA and others if you can, who are truely fighting to protect our right to have these cool pistols, among other things. And might I say that is a sweet looking pistol.

[@Jeff-xn1ew]

The bb6 played a roll in this pistol also.if I’m not mistaken.

[@terryatherton2881]

Sweet shooting pistol

[@thamesford1433]

I watch a lot of your videos and like your style, but I have a question. What do you mean by fake CZ low bore axis?

[@gregtaylor5444]

I haven't had the chance to shoot one yet but I enjoyed the video

[@funkla65]

It looks pretty awesome, but the price will probably keep it from migrating to the top of my buy list. The next pistol I plan on adding is an APX Target.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Neat gun

[@gueroPistolero1]

I bought one and sold it. The grip texture is awful. No back straps to adjust for having large hands. ( the grip is small ) I wish these negatives were not there because the trigger was great and it looked second to none. No shops in my major city had one for me to feel out so I had to order it and I was dissapointed.

[@willws2conceptsshephard]

Noneya do your own research. It’s an amazing firearm

[@francescociaccia3107]

Hey Graham who is building this gun Thanks from ITALIA

[@GBGuns]

I believe I said it in video. It's a Gecco/Norma/RUAG conglomerate product with parts from Hungary, Germany, and the US.

[@MrCarGuy]

Has the large trigger guard like the Rex Alpha. Not sure which one I'd rather have.

[@chaddsteinberg3758]

Watched KSGunguy review, it lost in a comparison test. Something to do with getting uncomfortable because the sharp angles after 300 shots, idk? TFB also did review.

[@kimballscarr]

Nice gun. Any of my pistols would do as well so would I buy? Perhaps just for the Bergmann Mars locking block action, from 1903... at least they beat Browning tilt barrel by a slight time.

[@jonathanwilliams4348]

Awesome pistol and video! But your shots of two we always called "double taps". I don't know if people still use that terminology or not.

[@GBGuns]

Double taps can further be divided into Hammered pairs and controlled pairs. Hammering is aim once, squeeze twice. Controlled pairs involve a quick reaiming before the second shot.

[@jonathanwilliams4348]

@@GBGuns Thank you sir, I learned something. Love the show too!

[@user-ed5jh3ff6u]

Nice review, no political bs

[@GBGuns]

Nope, we just do journalism here. No sales pitches, no emotional games, just facts and observations

[@paulgoss7596]

waiting for Nemo Monark

[@user-jetmachinist]

It is incredible but way beyond my budget.

[@hyperhapkidodarys]

I likes that gun but I love strike one better

[@snowgorilla9789]

Looks an awfull lot like my long gone Arsenal Strike One (one of the first ones) that was nifty neat and new design super low bore axis super fast but would ONLY shoot ball ammo could not and would not shoot anything else had to go

[@davidsawyer6003]

I would like to shoot that gun, but I don't know if I would spring for one at it's price point.

[@zaitcev0]

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[@Locke99GS]

"Fake CZ style" of low bore axis ... Remember that the fake low bore axis that CZ's use came about in the late 70's. It does have a low bore axis compared to its contemporaries. People that still say it has a low bore axis today when comparing to modern pistols are just themselves ignorant. However to say "Fake CZ style" low bore axis is also ignorance. CZ does not claim any of its pistols have a low bore axis. KZbinrs are the ones perpetuating that myth.

[@GBGuns]

Yup and I'm here to counter it. I didn't go into that level of detail because I have in other videos.

[@joker2100]

Waiting for the Type A and Type C to come out. Type B is too small for home defense and too big and heavy to carry.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Why they would ever put that weird tab under the backstrap is beyond me. It just rubs me the wrong way without even feeling it.

[@GBGuns]

It's supposed to interact with the tendon in your hand in some way I once heard.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Graham Baates Yeah I remember you saying that on your tabletop. It just looks so wrong! 🤣