Canik TP9SF Elite

[bobby knight]

I've had two Caniks, a Shark FC and C and both were great pistols. I just recently ordered a TP9SF and if I like it, the SFX and Elite will be next.

 

[88E30M50]

I had a chance to shoot WTB's Canik on Saturday and was impressed. The slide finish looks like Cerakote and is well done. The trigger is really good on it right out of the box.

 

[wtburnette]

I put another 150 trouble free rounds through it yesterday. I'll say it's as nice or nicer than any other polymer framed striker fire gun I've ever owned. To me, it's better than a Glock or S&W M&P, pretty similar to the PPQ with a different grip. Trigger isn't quite as nice as the PPQ or VP9, but it's close and for the price, hard to beat.

 

[KMaC]

I put another 150 trouble free rounds through it yesterday. I'll say it's as nice or nicer than any other polymer framed striker fire gun I've ever owned. To me, it's better than a Glock or S&W M&P, pretty similar to the PPQ with a different grip. Trigger isn't quite as nice as the PPQ or VP9, but it's close and for the price, hard to beat.

I agree that it is better than a Glock, no experience with a M&P. You either like the Glock grip or you don't and I'm one that doesn't. Trigger is far better than Glock's. I like the trigger better than a PPQ and the sights are hands down better than a PPQ. No experience with a VP9. I'm not going to qualify my praise with the "for the money". I just think it is better than the other polymer/striker guns that I have experience with.

 

[wtburnette]

The only "issue" I have with the sights is that I don't feel FO sights are good for carry. Since I was thinking about that, I decided to do some research on replacement sights and just found out something amazing, it has compatibility with all M&P 9mm front sights! Evidently that's a carry over from the original TP9. That's pretty sweet if you think about it, as you can get a front sight for not that much money if you want to carry the gun. Another plus to my mind, especially for the price

 

[EyeCarry]

...and if it is like the V2, glock rear sights (iirc). I have a hi-viz on the front and blacked out the rear dots (not the vertical "I") and like that.

 

[Benp]

I've been looking into these and I've been hearing very good things! I've got to save up some money and then see how I like one.

 

[wtburnette]

I've been looking into these and I've been hearing very good things! I've got to save up some money and then see how I like one.

So far I'm loving the gun. Aside from the Serpa-esque holster having the release button on the wrong side, the gun has been a real bargain. If I experience any issues, I'll post them here, though I'm not expecting any.

 

[Benp]

Good to hear. I've been looking into a CZ and was trying to find exactly which one I wanted when I stumbled across Canik and heard great things. This didn't make things easier for me ☺

 

[bobby knight]

Just picked up the SF today. 3 1/2# trigger right out of the box and a decent reset. Can't wait to try it Saturday.

 

[wtburnette]

Just picked up the SF today. 3 1/2# trigger right out of the box and a decent reset. Can't wait to try it Saturday. View attachment 56027

Very nice looking.

 

[bobby knight]

Very nice looking.

Thanks. The holster is kind of ridiculous though but I've read if you pull hard enough it will come past the stop.
I guess that's why they added the strap. Heck of a gun for the money.

 

[wtburnette]

Thanks. The holster is kind of ridiculous though but I've read if you pull hard enough it will come past the stop.
I guess that's why they added the strap. Heck of a gun for the money.

Agreed.

 

[DanVoils]

Thanks. The holster is kind of ridiculous though but I've read if you pull hard enough it will come past the stop.
I guess that's why they added the strap. Heck of a gun for the money.

I fully agree. I've said many times that my Canik is a sleeper. I've handed it to people at the range to shoot without telling them what it is and every one of them has been impressed.

 

[Roadie]

I have a TP9SA and just love it. That trigger is SO sweet, with a great short reset.. my XD9SC's trigger feels like mush next to it..

 

[wtburnette]

I have a TP9SA and just love it. That trigger is SO sweet, with a great short reset.. my XD9SC's trigger feels like mush next to it..

Only guns I have with shorter resets are guns that cost a lot more money. Sig Legion P226 SAO, Sig P229 with SRT kit installed and a CZ 75 Compact cajunized with the pro package and modified to SAO. Like I said, the Canik is one heck of a great value

 

[Dino Bravo]

Just last night I read a very good review on this gun. Nothing but positive things being said all around.

 

[Fordtough25]

Nice pickup OP, I haven't seen a Canik let alone shot one but they get great reviews here and on youtube!

 

[gglass]

I have been amazed at the quality and accuracy of the Canik TP9 line of pistols since they first hit the market. Being based on the PPQ P99/PPQ internals, it is no wonder that they have excellent triggers, but what is unexpected to me is the overall accuracy of every review I've seen.

Some of these pistols will give custom 1911s a run for their money. In the Mr Guns N Gear video review below, he shows a 1" group at 25 yards, and I don't think I've ever seen this guy produce a 1" group from a pistol before.

Mr Guns N Gear

 

[two70]

I have an SFX on order and reading this thread is making me even more impatient for it to arrive.