Canik 55 Stingray

[GONZO!!!]

Okay gang....everyone here knows I am a dyed-in-the -wool 1911 .45 aficionado since 1980.

However, my son is leanin toward the Canik 55 Stingray in 9mm as his EDC

I just read a couple of favorable reviews in an older American Handgunner and a Combat Handgun magazine...

Anyone here with practical hands-on with the Stingray or the longer Shark model?

Thanks for your time and efforts

 

[rockhopper46038]

I've got the Canik55 Stingray-C. I would not hesitate to carry it as an EDC. I picked mine up to throw in a bug out bag, but before doing so I cycled 200-300 rounds through it and was impressed with both it's construction and it's accuracy. I don't know where you are, but if you're local to Indy you're welcome to have him check it out in person before he buys. Send me a PM if you're close.

 

[ryan3030]

I believe rockhopper bought his from me, and I had the same impression.

 

[Tomc1947]

I don't have a Stingray, but I have a Canik 55/Tristar C100. It's a excellent shooter and very well made.

 

[seedubs1]

Why not just spend the extra $50 and get the real deal.
Get a cz and don't look back.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I'll put on the flame suit now, but having examined (and shot) both, the Canik is better machined than the base CZ, with a better trigger, and more like $150 less...

i wouldn't hesitate to use either as an EDC.

 

[seedubs1]

I've handled both as well. Definitely prefer the real thing

Plus, cgw can do more work on cz's.

Sorry, what I meant to say was extra $20. Cz's aren't $150 more. I haven't seen a canik shark for $339, which would make the price difference $150. A shark is $469 at buds, and I haven't seen cheaper recently.

canik shark: $469
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/.../CANIK+SHARK-FC+9MM+CHROME+FINISH+PORTED+15+1

cz 75b: $489
http://www.kygunco.com/cz-75-b-9mm-pistol-161-47-barrel-43704

 

[rockhopper46038]

Better add that Cajun Gun Works costs into your price. The Stingray can be had >$350. Canik 55 Stingray-C 9mm Semi Auto Compact Pistol, Black, by CAI, New.

But everyone gets to spend their own money.

 

[seedubs1]

Better add that Cajun Gun Works costs into your price. The Stingray can be had >$350. Canik 55 Stingray-C 9mm Semi Auto Compact Pistol, Black, by CAI, New.

But everyone gets to spend their own money.

I skimmed too much. Thought he was looking at the shark. That is really cheap for a nice handgun.

I'd still spend the extra on a cz

But then again, I am a cz whore...

 

[sig1473]

I would give the C-100(CZ-75 Compact clone) a look too.TriStar Canik 55 C-100 9mm Inventory Reduction : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com

 

[Birds Away]

It's pretty simple really. If you want to get a quality gun where the trigger will improve with use and you aren't interested in investing in after-market parts then the Canik is the way to go.

 

[88E30M50]

I don't own a Canik but do have a SAR built Armalite 24K and can attest to the fact that the Turks can build a heck of a nice gun. The machine work is a step above my CZ but parts are harder to come by. The thing is built like a tank too.

 

[SpaldingPM]

I owned a canik 55 shark FC and that was one heck of a gun to shoot. Absolutely loved it. Just not my thing.

 

[cubstuff]

A would 2nd that the Turks appear to build a nice gun. One of my friend purchased a Tisas that is every bit the equal of his other 1911 (Rock Island).

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Isnt this a turkish copy of a CZ-75?

 

[Birds Away]

Isnt this a turkish copy of a CZ-75?

Yes it is. Function is slightly different.