Today I saw a Canik TP9 SFx (and several other models) at a local gun store. I've had my eye on several long-slide competition pistols and had almost decided on spending $800+ for a Walther Q5 series, when I saw this:
http://concealednation.org/2017/03/firearm-review-canik-tp9-sfx-full-size-competition-pistol/
Then I saw it at the store and got to hold, manipulate, rack, pull, etc. I have to say, for a price of $530 (!) this does not feel like a cheap product! It's lightweight but feels solid, has very good ergonomics, is easy to rack, has competition features including a 20-rd magazine, extended slide release, and "cut" for optics, as well as a fiber optic front sight. It comes with a cheap but totally usable paddle holster just for kicks.
All reviews on it sound pretty positive. The trigger! Oh man, the trigger felt great! I never thought I'd feel anything like the Walther PPQ trigger, but today I think I did. I manipulated the two side-by-side, and I honestly think the Canik's trigger feels as crisp, short and clean as the Walther's. Between them, better ergonomics are about all the Walther *appeared* to have over it.
And the Canik is a full $300 less expensive.
What am I missing? Do these things explode in your hand on the 51st round? Do they sometimes fire at you backwards?
For dedicated range fun, target shooting and some competition, why would I *NOT* buy this gun?
http://concealednation.org/2017/03/firearm-review-canik-tp9-sfx-full-size-competition-pistol/
Then I saw it at the store and got to hold, manipulate, rack, pull, etc. I have to say, for a price of $530 (!) this does not feel like a cheap product! It's lightweight but feels solid, has very good ergonomics, is easy to rack, has competition features including a 20-rd magazine, extended slide release, and "cut" for optics, as well as a fiber optic front sight. It comes with a cheap but totally usable paddle holster just for kicks.
All reviews on it sound pretty positive. The trigger! Oh man, the trigger felt great! I never thought I'd feel anything like the Walther PPQ trigger, but today I think I did. I manipulated the two side-by-side, and I honestly think the Canik's trigger feels as crisp, short and clean as the Walther's. Between them, better ergonomics are about all the Walther *appeared* to have over it.
And the Canik is a full $300 less expensive.
What am I missing? Do these things explode in your hand on the 51st round? Do they sometimes fire at you backwards?
For dedicated range fun, target shooting and some competition, why would I *NOT* buy this gun?
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