The Archon Firearms Type B Gen 2 is an advanced striker-fired 9mm pistol built around the patented AF-Speedlock locking system, a non-tilting barrel design that dramatically lowers bore axis height while reducing muzzle rise & felt recoil. Manufactured under the Archon Firearms & PTR partnership, the Gen 2 model improves upon the original Type B with a fully modular grip system, interchangeable backstraps, multiple grip extender configurations, optics-ready variants, enhanced ergonomics & upgraded texture options developed with Talon Grips. Designed for duty use, concealed carry, tactical applications, competition shooting & defensive roles, the Type B Gen 2 combines steel monocoque construction with a polymer grip module to deliver exceptional controllability, rapid sight recovery & highly refined shooting characteristics. Archon Firearms has earned a strong reputation among experienced shooters for producing one of the flattest-shooting striker-fired pistols currently available and the Gen 2 platform further enhances that reputation with improved modularity, optics compatibility & refined ergonomics. Reviews consistently praise the pistol’s extremely low bore axis, smooth recoil impulse, crisp short-reset trigger, outstanding mechanical accuracy & premium build quality. The AF-Speedlock system allows the barrel to remain nearly level during cycling rather than tilting like traditional Browning-pattern pistols, significantly improving recoil management & target reacquisition speed. Community feedback frequently compares the Type B Gen 2 favorably against premium striker-fired pistols from Glock, Walther, HK & CZ due to its unique recoil characteristics & innovative engineering.