Archon type-b, not out yet but coming soon!

In keeping with a longstanding European proclivity for (and comprehension of the advantages of) low bore axis, Archon Firearms (formerly Arsenal Firearms USA) out of Las Vegas is poised to release their Archon Type-B (top left in the array above). "Developed in Italy, manufactured in the European Union, and designed specifically to fulfill the preferences and highest expectations of the U.S. market, the Type B represents a new class of compact, polymer grip, striker-fired handgun, and features an extremely low bore axis and unique recoil-reducing mechanical design boasting improved accuracy over conventional pistols. A number of features preferred by American shooters–which would typically require expensive customization–have been integrated into the Type B’s design." It's against our rules to release news of an item prior to being available to the consumer, but we ARE excited about this one and from the photos it looks like it comes with the holy grail....4 mags! Tell me I'm not wrong. By the way the Kalashnikov is sadly not available for purchase in the US (um...perhaps something to do with US/Russian relations), the Pardini is a premium priced Italian target pistol that can shoot the spots of a ladybird and is about as rare as hen's teeth, and the Steyr is an outstanding Austrian pistol available in large, medium and compact sizes from Steyr Mannlicher and designed by Friedrich Aigner and Wilhelm Bubits in 1999 -- it IS available in the US though you have to hunt around a bit to find one. As the other three are highly rated we can dare to expect the Archon Type-B will qualify as the 4th horse. It certainly looks cool. Ed.