I bought one a couple weeks ago. Yes, more expensive than a Glock but, In my opinion better in a lot of ways. For the records, former lawman and SWAT guy of 22 years. Participated in four SWAT Olympics (So I understand the requirement for reliability and accuracy) and have owned and am an armorer in several weapons systems to include Sig Sauer, Glock Colt and have shot/owned a ton of handguns over the last 45 years. I took the Archon to the range with 400 various types of rounds/makers/bullet weights. I did not pre oil the gun. I had ZERO malfunctions of any sort. Fast fire at a two-inch target at 15 yards and at first, I thought I was missing my target. Turns out, I had rounds going through the same holes. This gun is as accurate as my Sig P320 AXG Pro and feels better in the hand than any of my numerous Glocks/CZ's/HK/S&W's/ETC, Blah/Blah. Frankly, the fastest and flattest handgun I now possess. Two minor gripes for the records. First, the take down pin got pretty hot after 150 rounds fast fire and lastly, the mag release did suck but, I took her home and lubed her up while working the release and now.....sunshine, unicorn farts and rainbows. This gun should be way more popular and hopefully will be. I've never been a fancy fella to stick all manner of crap on a defense pistol, I am a dinosaur and have used iron sights for my entire life and pretty well at that. The Achon is a lite, very accurate, reliable, flat shooting as anything I have ever laid hands on and I am gonna tote this ARCHON for the foreseeable future,
@JohnShaw26.2Ай бұрын
I own the Archon Type B, Gen 1. Fantastic pistol!
@officedullard8722Ай бұрын
Really like the way that recoil spring/assembly looks.
@redmal325Ай бұрын
DPM Systems makes a similar system for pretty much every pistol, rifle, and even Benelli shotguns if you want to try it out
@officedullard8722Ай бұрын
I'll keep that in mind, thanks for the heads--up.
@mphil3051Ай бұрын
Have the original strike one and definitely an accurate fun gun to shoot with low recoil, especially with subsonic ammo.
@saltyguerrillaАй бұрын
My Gen 1 is by far my favorite 9mm. I’m not sure why the YT reviewers have been so resistant to showcasing it.
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
I came across it at SHOT Show. I always look for unique designs and improved solutions to engineering problems. Always seek out of the box thinking. Since no gun manufacturer pays me to or editor review, i review what interests me.
@nbenicewiczАй бұрын
Wow! This appears to be a much more modular handgun than the Sig P320/M17.
@jeffengland2791Ай бұрын
Also a version of the F1 Strike.
@ElTejon47901Ай бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for covering!
@markp4401Ай бұрын
I thought these were pricey until I looked at the Laugo Alien. My God!
@dbmail545Ай бұрын
What an interesting action. I had heard that it was NOT like the Beretta 92 or P-38 but had never seen it disassembled.
@miketeeveedub5779Ай бұрын
Slick action and the price, although not cheap, is not that unreasonable...especially when compared to a low axis pistol like the Laugo Alien. Could definitely see getting one if you appreciate fine German engineering.
@petewitt3385Ай бұрын
Actually russian/italian design, if I remember right.
@jonmeray71316 күн бұрын
Can’t wait for mine. 899 for optic cut one
@hopewilliams6705Ай бұрын
I like these in concept
@MrSmith-zy2bpАй бұрын
Yes! Been waiting for this review! So tempted to buy an Archon.
@ZackApelАй бұрын
I have a gen 1 with a couple thousand rounds thru it. Love it. I just got the Arsenal strike two. Same size / intervals as the archon but aesthetics of the Arsenal strike one. I’m sold the Bergman action is better than browning action
@volkskrieg8735Ай бұрын
I might have to check this out. It's the only thing that interests me which does something new
@chrischiampo7647Ай бұрын
Pretty Nifty Pistol Chris 😀😊 Great Camera Work as Always Heather 😊
@shadeshiest22Ай бұрын
Wow bet that would run great suppressed
@korybeckwith834Ай бұрын
It's a interesting handgun. I'll be anxious to see if any German state police or local police purchase it. Many companies who have designed pistols come and go. I like to keep guns that have a pedigree. Ones that have been around for a while. Speaking of handguns with a low bore sight, I always think of the Steyr M series. One thing about YT is that many people ramble on about stuff. I like this channel as it gets the heart of the topic. I don't want to miss an episode. Well done.
@junmalenab682Ай бұрын
Low bore axis battle- try the Laugo Alien too!
@Veritas419Ай бұрын
Owned a Strike One several years ago. Other than the novelty of not being browning type action and having a slightly lower bore axis, this bit of kit doesn’t really stand out amongst the other quality polymer framed, striker fired pistols.
@user-pj5rc1vq6nАй бұрын
I’d rather have a PTR-93
@Quasarnova1Ай бұрын
One thing that annoys me about "bore axis" comparisons is that most people look at the axis of the barrel, when the axis of the slide's motion is more important for felt recoil. Obviously the two are closely related, and a handgun with a low barrel almost always has a low slide, but it isn't always the case. I think that's what helps CZ pistols feel better despite not actually having that low of a barrel.
@markp4401Ай бұрын
All CZ pistols?
@Quasarnova1Ай бұрын
@@markp4401 Not all, I meant the CZ-75 family with the internal slide rails.
@MrSLFАй бұрын
Thank you. 👍👍
@celmer6Ай бұрын
Great video on a very interesting design. I enjoy seeing different ways of doing things and this pistol is definitely unique. I'm not going to be adding one of these to my collection.
@me2ontubeАй бұрын
Very tempting buy
@BernardB2000Ай бұрын
The Wildebeest pistol has the lowest bore axis. None can beat it.
@user-notAfedАй бұрын
Very reminiscent of the strike one
@trofchik9488Ай бұрын
Not to get political, just an interesting fact. This pistol was designed by Nicola Bandini and Dimitry Streshinskiy of Arsenal Firearms who are still holding patent to the design (US9546831B2 for your interest, can't post links cause KZfaq doesn't like those). Original production model was called Strike-One. The later of the two [Dimitry] being Russian national whose wife owns Arsenal Firearms (actually pretty common practice among upper class Russians to make family members a legal holders of one's assets) instead of ordering production from Arsenal Firearms gives it to new company Archon Firearms based in Czech Republic. I suspect Dima is avoiding legal trouble by registering new company. Notably, there is another Czech company established by Russian Valentin Vlasenko. Company is called Sureshot Armament Group and it's CEO is "Director of civilian firearms RnD" at Kalashnikov Concern. Edit: Made things a bit more clear.
@MrSmith-zy2bpАй бұрын
That's cool... makes me want to buy several Archon pistols. 😃
@Dont_Poke_The_BearАй бұрын
I feel like it is beyond time for something like this to come in and disrupt the market. We have all love the tilt barrel design in a variety of models for years now, but we can surely do better in the year 2024. I have watched the archon pop up and fizzle a couple of times now, here's to hoping this time it gains traction. It needs a ridiculously high round count, an honest to God torture gauntlet and a very public, testing run. That would keep all the fan boys and fudd druids from crapping on it for lack of pedigree.
@markp4401Ай бұрын
For sure man. Do testing comparable to what the HK Mark 23 or USP got although I’m sure that would be expensive.
@jonmeray71316 күн бұрын
I will have one of these soon and cant waaaaait lol
@HeiniSauerkrautАй бұрын
Lowest bore axis, very expensive? 🤔 Me, as owner of a Laugo Arms Alien 500. 😂 PS: Btw. I shot a Archon. Very nice Pistol.
@ouruizАй бұрын
The Beretta PX4 Storm has a similar action as the Archon.
@MrSmith-zy2bpАй бұрын
Not at all. The PX4 has a rotating barrel. It's more similar to a 92.
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
Not at all, rotating barrel is bvery diffrent action. Only similarity is the barrel does not tilt to unlock. In this case the barrel rotates clearing the locking lugs.
@user-ov7bo8ts9fАй бұрын
Where did you hear that the barrel is cold hammer forged??? I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find that information.
@ripvanwinkle7754Ай бұрын
I thought they were from the Czech Republic
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
This one is made in Germany!
@DJ-jq8ifАй бұрын
I want one of these so bad. Too bad California has the damn roster of pistols that are ables to be purchased.
@EricSaxeАй бұрын
I am on the fence between this and the Langdon Beretta PX4 G-SD. Could you compare / contract how they two pistols shot in terms of felt and perceived recoil? I ask as the barrel operating systems are similar.
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
Archon is far less bulky and better bore axis. Of course one is striker fired and the other is rotating barrel.
@EricSaxeАй бұрын
@@SmallArmsSolutions Thank you sir.
@StephenRWilliamsАй бұрын
"It's German". So thaaat's why it's over $900.
@HeteachethmyhandstowarАй бұрын
They are moving Manufacturing to US soon I think
@BA-oy9uoАй бұрын
Would you do a video on the HS/Springfield Echelon?
@rondobrondoАй бұрын
why do you keep saying 'bore access' instead of bore axis?
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
I speak fast, I’m a NY Italian. it’s a curse. You knew what i was referring to it sounds like.
@TeletubbiesRcuteАй бұрын
How does the bore axis compare to the Steyr M9 series?
@tmgjurassic3738Ай бұрын
Does it have a lower bore axis than the Laugo Alien?
@Nuke-ChinaАй бұрын
No
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
I have been trying to get ahold of one of the Alien pistols
@locophoto6881Ай бұрын
Alien shoots even better, but just port the Archon B and you'll be phenomenally happy
@jalowery1246Ай бұрын
If they only sold replacement grip modules....very flat shooter though.
@ptrindustriesАй бұрын
We do and they will be added to the PTR website in the coming week.
@nunyabusiness1755Ай бұрын
You need a wearable microphone or a better one if you already have one. Your speaking voice is too low and the volume always has to be increased. Then, when the shooting range part of the video is shown, it damn near blows my ear drums. Fix that ASAP. I’m a long time fan and it has been a long time issue. You could just speak up more and more that may mitigate the need to increase the volume so high to hear your presentation
@SmallArmsSolutionsАй бұрын
We do the best we can with what equipment we have available. I think Heather does an excellent job editing and filming. We don’t have the high price filming equipment many do on here but our presentation is just as good.
@nunyabusiness1755Ай бұрын
@@SmallArmsSolutions Thanks for the response. Just offering a little constructive criticism. Will still be a subscriber and viewer either way