Archon Firearms

Archon Firearms

Archon Firearms is known for the Type B pistol platform, a striker-fired 9mm design built around the company's AF-Speedlock operating system and non-tilting barrel arrangement. That mechanical layout gives the Type B a different internal design from many conventional striker-fired pistols.

Botach is an official Archon Firearms Premier Commercial Dealer and Law Enforcement Distributor, offering customers direct access to Archon pistols and select firearm configurations with competitive pricing and product support for commercial, law enforcement, and government customers.

Botach's current Archon inventory is focused on the Type B family, including Type B Gen 2 pistols in several factory configurations. Individual models can differ in barrel setup, optic cut, frame color, trigger configuration, magazines, and included equipment, so the exact MPN and UPC are important when comparing similar pistols.

What makes Archon Firearms different?

The Type B is built around Archon's AF-Speedlock system. It uses a separate locking block beneath the barrel and allows the barrel to move rearward while remaining substantially level during cycling.

This is a meaningful departure from the tilting-barrel system used in many modern locked-breech pistols. The Type B's low bore position, slide geometry, internal chassis, and grip design all relate to that operating system.

For buyers comparing Archon with more familiar striker-fired pistols, the main difference is mechanical. The Type B was designed around a different locking system rather than adapting a conventional pistol layout with cosmetic changes.

Which Archon pistols does Botach carry?

Botach's current Archon selection is centered on the Type B family. Depending on inventory, available models may include standard-barrel pistols, threaded versions, factory ported configurations, black or black/FDE finishes, RMR-cut slides, and selected performance-trigger models.

Those differences are easy to miss when looking at product photos alone. Two Type B pistols may have nearly identical profiles while using different barrels, slide cuts, triggers, or frame colors. Checking the full product name, MPN, and UPC is the safest way to identify the exact configuration.

Customers comparing Type B Gen 2 models in detail can use the Archon Type B Gen 2 category for information on Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 differences, AF-Speedlock operation, modular grip design, optic compatibility, and the differences between standard, threaded, ported, and performance-trigger models.

What should you check before buying an Archon pistol?

Start with the generation and manufacturer part number. Type B pistols can differ significantly even when the general model name is the same. Confirm whether the pistol is Gen 1 or Gen 2, then check the optic cut and barrel configuration listed for that SKU.

Frame color and trigger setup can also vary. Some models use a black frame, while others use a black slide with an FDE frame. Performance-trigger versions carry their own manufacturer part numbers and should not be assumed to be the same as otherwise similar standard-trigger models.

Package contents deserve the same attention. Magazine count, grip components, case, and included accessories can vary between SKUs and production packages. The individual product listing should be used to confirm what is included with the pistol being ordered.

What is AF-Speedlock?

AF-Speedlock is Archon's recoil-operated locking system used in the Type B platform. A separate locking block controls the relationship between the barrel and slide during cycling, allowing the barrel to remain substantially level instead of using the pronounced downward tilt common to many Browning-type locked-breech pistols.

The system is central to the Type B's low mechanical layout and is one of the main reasons the pistol differs from more conventional striker-fired designs.

Buying Archon Firearms from Botach

As an official Archon Firearms Premier Commercial Dealer and Law Enforcement Distributor, Botach supports customers across commercial, law enforcement, and government channels.

Each Archon listing is built around the information needed to identify the correct pistol before purchase, including generation, optic cut, barrel setup, trigger configuration, finish, MPN, UPC, and package contents.

Frequently asked questions about Archon Firearms

What is Archon Firearms best known for?

Archon Firearms is best known for the Type B pistol family and its AF-Speedlock operating system. The Type B uses a non-tilting barrel arrangement and separate locking block rather than the more common tilting-barrel layout found in many modern semi-automatic pistols.

Is Botach an official Archon Firearms dealer?

Yes. Botach is an official Archon Firearms Premier Commercial Dealer and Law Enforcement Distributor.

What Archon pistols does Botach carry?

Botach's current Archon inventory is focused primarily on the Type B family, including Type B Gen 2 pistols in several factory configurations. Current availability is shown by the products listed in this category.

Are all Archon Type B pistols the same?

No. Type B pistols can differ by generation, optic cut, barrel configuration, frame color, trigger setup, magazines, and included equipment. The MPN and UPC help distinguish one configuration from another.

Does Botach carry optics-ready Archon pistols?

Yes. Botach carries optics-ready Type B configurations. The exact optic footprint should be confirmed on the individual product page before selecting a red-dot sight.

Does Botach carry threaded Archon Type B pistols?

Yes. Botach carries Type B configurations with factory threaded barrels. Thread specifications and other barrel details should be confirmed on the individual product listing.

Does Botach carry ported Archon Type B pistols?

Yes. Botach carries Type B configurations with factory ported barrels and slides, including selected models with performance-trigger configurations.

Where can I compare Archon Type B Gen 2 models?

The Archon Type B Gen 2 category provides a deeper comparison of Gen 2 design changes, optic compatibility, modular grip architecture, and the differences between standard, threaded, ported, and performance-trigger configurations.