The flattest shooting pistol I own... PTR Archon Type B Gen 2

[@AB1138-]

Im happy to see you try this gun out. I am a regular guy, but i loved this pistol so much I got a 2nd... with one caveat... both have the stage 1 + Stage 3/Combat trigger jobs from Rain6/Iron Horse + their custom ACRO cut running a lead & steel Pandora pb-3. It solves every complaint you had with the trigger & brings it into competion with the 2011 market. Defined wall, no over-travel, very short reset. I can't say good enough things about their work. I also ordered a DPM reduced recoil spring set for my second one, havent tried it yet but the gun is oversprung if your just using standard velocity/range ammo. Ps. The Iron Horse ACRO cut sits further back, with the Pandora having a 1/4th cowitness.

[@andershilmo1866]

Great info I am interested in the iron horse edition you have. Seems like the best striker fired gun sub 2K out there at the moment.

[@AB1138-]

@@andershilmo1866 I would say so. You can also get them on sale for 10-15% off on holidays and such.

[@andershilmo1866]

@@AB1138- Good to know. I already have the PB3 lead and steel optic in green. Is your trigger at the advertised 6 ish lb. I prefer a 4-5 pound trigger if possible.

[@AB1138-]

@andershilmo1866 the factory acro cut doesn't work with the L&S PB3 iirc. You'd need the custom acro cut from Iron Horse. If you call them and ask for the stage 1 + Holy Grail Trigger then combined the trigger will be 4~ pounds

[@brando104]

The type b and the strike one. And the new variance have been exciting. It's a firearm a lot of us didn't think was ever goin to come in again

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Awesome pistol and flat shooting!

[@BAdventures]

Interesting and different design. Good hands on review. PS would like to see you review Grand Power K100/Q100 pistols which use rotating barrels.

[@J.Young808]

7:17 not sue if you mention this but my Tpye B Gen 1 will lock back with CZ 75 magazines. My Type B has a very nice trigger.

[@iamKevinKinzer]

nice!!! swapping the magwell length is neat! that canik comparision is awesome man - definitely not marketing hype on it - love seeing the GSL Chilito out there!

[@WrongTimeWatch]

The price does not seem too bad on this. I have been thinking about selling my CZ75 SP01 as I cannot easily get a red dot on it. I was thinking about a 2011 type pistole, but I will have to look into this one some more.

[@J.Young808]

The Archon Type B can run CZ 75 magazines. Not sure if he mentions this as I am only 3:38 into the video

[@evernhamanderson]

Love this gun. Shoots better than most in my lineup. Glock, SIG, CZ, etc. My new EDC. Also, get your hands on the new VENT suppressor from PTR. Awesome.

[@nathanwhite5602]

That is nice it looks like you are really enjoying that gun

[@TopShotDustin]

Yup, I’m gonna see what I can do to improve that trigger and this might become my new primary

[@skiflyfightdoc]

As always, great video, Dustin! That 3-stage mushy trigger sounds like something one could adapt-to, but please tell me how short and brisk is the reset? THANKS!!

[@TopShotDustin]

Oh good point. Maybe I can make a short video. Stay tuned.

[@skiflyfightdoc]

@@TopShotDustin Thanks! Lookin' forward to it :)

[@AB1138-]

You can get like 2.5mm reset on the Holy Grail / Combat Trigger jobs by rain6/Iron Horse firearms. Also has a definite break

[@gatcattill]

F4L sounds so good

[@jeffd5113]

what an incredible pistol....I guess this one i'll tell the wife I got for free because my cousin loves me being at his gun range all the time

[@QuantumTactical]

I own two one with an optic on and it is unbelievable. The same shooting profile as the CZ shadow series.

[@fluxcapacitor]

I've just seen on the APF web site that there is a new shorter (4") _Strike Two_ similar in size and features (including the flat trigger) to the Archon Type B (STRYK-B) but with the grip and look of the former Strike One. However, I see no information about it nowhere on the Internet or KZbin! Have you heard about it?

[@gumps1986]

I’ve been wanting to buy one for a winter carry gun since I’ve seen nothing but good things.

[@lyndonlonzanida]

Hi Dustin, I was watching Top Guns a few hours ago, do you know of any reason how come Top Shot is no longer a show anymore? In addition, I might get stationed in Texas sometime, I hope to do a meet-and-greet and come shoot with you. Nice video too.

[@TopShotDustin]

Pretty sure Hollywood is just gun shy and they don’t like anything that puts firearms in a positive light. And cool. But remember- Texas is far from Texas. I can be in Florida before I can be in El Paso.

[@tacticalrepair]

I want one.

[@LittlyLary]

Hey Dustin, I haven't seen Nosler in any videos recently is she still around? Has see been in any videos and i just missed her?

[@earthplatinum00009]

I wish my country allowed me to have that 🙃

[@ab-te8kv]

Hi ! Which country ?

[@dannydowell9979]

Think that’s a good USPSA choice? Thinking about a Canik Rival S also.

[@TopShotDustin]

I think so. But if you want a rival dark, I have one for grabs. Email me.

[@texasranger24]

But does it take CZ Shadow 2 magazines? Half the people say it does, other half says it doesn't.

[@TopShotDustin]

Stay tuned

[@olligesd9343]

Dustin, i'd be curious to see if that pistol shoots as flat as the Steyr L2-A2 MF. They are quite similar, that's a pistol I love and don't see much coverage of it.

[@brandonwatson8218]

So I heard the grips would need replacing periodically since they’re made out of Talon rubber. Anyone have any opinion to this?

[@dannydowell9979]

Is it the Rival S? And $?

[@RossMichael-fl7me]

Tough to decide what is faster the gun or the best shooter in Texas. doesn't really matter because after your first shot your target will never hear the rest!

[@bradmccall1]

Someone has a book of Larue paper targets.

[@TopShotDustin]

Yup

[@Heteachethmyhandstowar]

I posted some videos on this gun. I also ported mine.

[@minuteofcan]

It looks like you shoot it as fast as you shoot a Glock.

[@biohazard20161]

Dustin, I wouldn't brag about having shot a HiPoint, just sayin'. 😂

[@TopShotDustin]

🤣🤣

[@JohnShaw26.2]

Love Love Love my Gen1 Type B. My trigger is awesome, has a definite wall. Wonder what has changed with these Gen 2 guns.

[@TopShotDustin]

or maybe I'm just too big a snob

[@purpleshogun64888]

Nice review. Have you tried VOTATU PMD505 & Cyelee CAT? How do you feel they compare?

[@Justanaveragesteve]

It’s ridiculous for a company to sell a gun with stickers for grips. Just stipple it like everyone else.

[@TopShotDustin]

Stickers?

[@Justanaveragesteve]

@@TopShotDustin 9:19 I could be mistaken but that sure looks like a talon grips logo. Did they just license the texture pattern?

[@evernhamanderson]

OK. Remove the Talon grips and get a stipple job done. I personally like the Talon grips. They are easy to install, cheap and offer lots of very effective options.

[@alfredjr2k556]

Wait. Archon Type is the new GLOCK?

[@TopShotDustin]

Because you can change a Glock magwell and it has a non tilting barrel?

[@Anterun]

I'm pretty sure the Archon Firearms is originally from Czech Republic. Mine is from Karlovy Vary where the company headquarters is 😍

[@TopShotDustin]

Literally says made in Germany

[@Anterun]

@@TopShotDustin I belive yours was made in Germany but the design and headquarters is in Czech Republic... I just wanted to promote my country and smart people here when I had a chance 😆