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Manufacturer
	Archon Firearms More Info

About the Gun

Compact polymer-grip striker-fired 9 mm pistol with an internal steel chassis inside a polymer frame, using the AF-Speedlock non-tilting barrel and a low bore axis. It shares the Gen 2 modular grip—interchangeable backstraps, side panels, and removable extenders—with a straight-line slide, front and rear serrations, and a dust-cover accessory rail. A flat-faced short-reset trigger, fiber-optic front and black notch rear sights on Glock-pattern dovetails, a high beavertail, and a flared magwell are standard.

Production

Production began in 2024 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

MSRP is around $1,100. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $750–$900.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

Archon introduced the Type D in 2024 alongside the Type B Gen 2 after moving production to its Czech plant. The two pistols share the AF-Speedlock lockup, steel chassis, and modular grip; the Type D uses a straight slide in place of the Type B’s front relief cut. Direct-mount optic cuts and a threaded barrel were cataloged with the launch. U.S. volume has stayed small next to the Type B Gen 2, so used Type D pistols appear less often.