Check the full article below for more details! ► pew.link/CanikMC9 Timestamps! ⬇ 00:00 Intro 00:15 CRINGY Gun Meme 00:34 Overview 1:11 Ergonomics & Features 3:09 Sights 3:52 Accuracy w/ JHP Ammo 4:12 JHP Ammo Issue 5:08 Back to JHP Accuracy 5:59 Further JHP Testing 8:07 Accuracy w/ FMJ Ammo 9:41 Trigger 11:02 Recoil Management 11:53 FUN STUFF. 13:23 Final Thoughts
I almost didn't buy mine bc of all the issues I saw on RUclips reviews but for a micro 9 with a really good trigger in the mix I decided to take a chance. 200 rounds per range trip times 5 range trips and it cycles 115 and 124 gr (Blazer, Federal, Fiocchi, and Aguila) and 115 and 124 gr (Hornady Critical Defense) without one hiccup. It's crazy how experiences can vary.
My new MC9 manufactured 3/2024 has no issues so far and has eaten 4/5 different types of ammo round nose, snub, and hornady defense. waited to buy mine and so far it seems Canik has made adjustments to fix the ongoing issues presented in early runs. Also left my slide locked open for about 5 days while also racking the slide periodically. Field stripped and cleaned / lubed before first firing attempts. Also convinced some folks are riding the slide release up or down with their thumb since its so long which could contribute to failure to return to battery and trigger press sends it the rest of the way.
Sitting at 1,350 rounds currently and not a single issue. I’m convinced some people don’t clean the guns properly or lube in the correct locations. IDK but my canik is flawless !
Again, glad to hear it. With as many guns as I've reviewed over the years, I'm convinced some are more finicky than others. Two people can get the same gun and have different expereinces.
From my understanding, there's a bad batch of MC9s with feed ramp issues. They say if you change to the threaded barrel it fixes it. I'm about 500-600 rounds in mine now without a issue
You would be wrong. I had constant issues with mine out of the box. After three trips to Canik I sold mine at a 150 dollar loss. I'll never purchase another Canik.
No issues with mine with ball or defense ammo. I kept my slide open for the first week I got it. Canik tends to have a hefty spring. Great shooting by the way.
Bought my MC9 at its launch in March 2023. I have 12k rounds down mine, and the last 4k of those are with a compensator. Zero issues on mine, except some very cheap Monarch 115gr steel cased FMJ. It does like that round, but I haven't found any others it doesn't like. The early MC9s were known for failure to return to battery problems and I'd say I got lucky. The newer builds since about Dec 2023 seem to be fixed with a revised recoil spring and feed ramp redesign. I track forum and redit posts on complaints, and they've really died down on newer buiilds
@brandonsilva353 Disruptive Defense makes comps for Canik guns, I have their gen2 flat nose dual port comp. It requires a threaded barrel that is only supplied by Canik's US webstore. Cost was about $200 total together. A company 45Blast makes a pic rail mounted comp for the MC9 that costs $140. I don't think it is quite as effective because being rail mounted, the tolerance of where the bullet passes out has to be much looser and more gas will escape forward than up, but its a valid path as well
I broke mine in with approximately 350 rounds of 124gr fmj before switching to 115gr fmj for a few hundred more. Of those I had 1 slide lock failure on an empty mag. I then have been using a few types of hollow points with zero issues so far. It's a very accurate gun! Breaking it in with 124gr fmj is probably the key solving the ftf others are having..would highly recommend canik!
I just got mine 1 week ago and it is great, it is my third Canik all three of which are wonderful guns. I have not had a single failure with any of them.
Commenter below said they had issues with Monarch too - might be an ammo thing. I do think guns should be more like glock and just run anything without issue but that isn't the reality. I think if it can run 90% of ammo reliably then that's ok IMO
It's the return to battery issue known with the MC9 Mete. It's know by Canik because they replace the guide rod if you send it in or they send it to you. I'm not sure if Canik has fixed the problem in production, but what I can say Canik does know. Canik Mete fanboys with their anecdotal takes is always funny to see. No better than Ford owners that say "My truck has 500k miles and it runs perfect", but 40% of owners are having issues.
Yeah, I don’t see that issue with any other reliable guns. Just this one. Where there is smoke, there has got to be fire. I think some people are just getting lucky. A risk/chance I don’t want to take.
I was confused as to why your trigger travel is so much longer than mine, but (at least with mine) it really has almost 2 walls - it initially builds pressure but then you really get to the actual trigger wall after some travel and it is a super short break, which is why the reset is so short it is essentially the same distance.
Canik had to replace mine. The worst part is their customer service left me hanging for so long I had to take it to the store I bought it at and they sent it in for me and Canik just sent a new one. Pretty upset with the customer service and issues I had with it. The firearm is great when it shoots
Mine was an early model that had feeding issues, Canik sent a replacement recoil spring and I swapped out the barrel with the threaded one and that fixed the issues completely. And yes the magazine release is reversible for left hand although it’s a major pain.
I had the same exact issues when I first got my MC9. No matter what I did, I could not fix it myself. I sent it back to Canik and they put a new spring in it. So far, I haven’t had any issues since having it returned to me. I hope it maintains going forward.
My MC9 had a couple ftf issues here and there until it completely would not feed properly around 150 rounds. I just installed the replacement recoil spring from canik and it seems to be good. Time will tell.
I've had issues on my Mete SFX Pro and the MC9 did not go into battery once. I broke them down and did some work on them. They both now run flawless now. I haven't had issues after the fixes.
The magazine release is ambidextrous. I had mine switched over. I am a right handed hitter. I use my right index finger to eject the magazine. Instead of breaking my grip to eject with my thumb. Most of mine are set up that way.
I've had a full size sfxtp9 for a few years with no issues, my daughter wanted to learn so I just got her the mete mc9 and she loves it, no issues with it yet.
Purchased one 4/20/24. Took to range to break it in. 6 failures to return to battery. Known issues. Sent it in for fix. Just got it today, 5/15/24. According to paperwork fixed with 15 rounds of test fire. Will have to see if it's been fixed and trusted to be added to my edc rotation. First impression not to a good start but willing to give it another chance. Edit: What he experienced, failure to return to battery, same exact issue here. Again, according to canik it's been fixed just need to test it.
Just purchased my mc9 yesterday. Taking it to the range this weekend. I’ve seen the issue where it won’t go into battery on a few reviews but I’ve seen it run flawlessly 1500 rounds plus. So yea, just like cars, there will always be a few that have issues. Great vid! New sub. Enjoy your week!
The only reason it had a return to battery issue is because the length of the barrel is short, if you use a higher grain round for the first hundred or so rounds it will break the spring in and then there won't be an issue with any grain ammo you use after that. This gun is an exceptional subcompact/micro compact. Only reason I say subcompact/micro compact is because it bigger than most micro guns
micro compacts tend to have a pretty hefty spring, Springfield hellcat especially. After breaking in it usually fixes it. also flatnose ammo like HP have a harder time getting up that ramp vs ball since the angle hardstops on a non-broken in spring
I have realized with my Canik that when it comes to defensive ammo it will have failure to feed depending on how wide the tip of your hollow point is. If you use something with a narrower tip it works flawlessly and of course no issues with FMJ
Winchester silver tips are wide I've noticed this myself. So I quit carrying them in my MC9. No other rounds have given me trouble. The funny thing is the silver only failed if I had the slide locked back fed the magazine in and then hit the slide release trying to chamber a round.
I work at a gun store. The Canik MC9 sells well. I bought one myself and can say its really frickin good. It does have issues with feeding certain hollowpoints though. Trigger is stupid good though. I still prefer my CZ P-01 for carry. Love the MC9, but just cant take it over the CZ
@@Matt-w5p I have been shooting my Mete MC9 for a few months now. It eats everything I put in it. I originally had a couple issues with Federal Punch, but have had no issues with since. Chalk it up to a quick break in period I guess. It's a really solid choice for carry or home defense
@@phantomstrike3310 thanks. I put one on layaway and I'm going to buy it next week. Seems like a solid piece. But I've read that people have some issues with slide not going into battery and fail to feed issues.
My canik mete mc 9 is finiky with ammo aswell. It wont even cycle Winchester usa ready defense. And it jams with pdx1 but it runs flawless with hornady defense &duty and golden sabers. But besides that I love it. Crisp trigger, accurate and it runs.
I own and shoot many micro and compact guns and my first mag I was like holy shit. I was shooting it as good as my VP9SK which blew my mind. I love it. It was my buddy's and imma need one now lol.
The Frame too thin and small the best out 🛡+TS/G26👑as both SW/Glocks tend to have the frame overlay the slide so you can have a good high grip/thumb/finger rest
I bought one yesterday used but not shot (brand new) at a great price. A customer decided that they didn’t want it. Based on the mixed reviews I think I will start off with some hot ammo to loosen the springs.
Had 1 replaced and was goingvsend the replacent back would not feed hollow points. We'll polished the slide really well and now will feed every hollow point. If you notice when slide open barrel is sloppy loose. If use the slide release this can be part of feed issue. If you pull the slide back to feed a round that action pull the barrel back on forces feed ramp down so ammo feeds better. It's definitely a canik flaw but like I said polish the heck out of that ramp should help with problem.
I bought mine in January on an impulse before reading any reviews. I had been saving money for a gun, even though my wife said I didn't need another gun. My first and last gun I bought was a used Glock 19 in the mid 90's and I wanted a micro for conceal carry. Anyway, I bought the MC9 and finally took it to the range on April 1st. I did read reviews since I got my gun and I was concerned I might have bought a poor pistol. But after shooting this pistol, I fell in love with it. I hadn't shot my pistol in maybe ten years, but my groupings were great. The only issue I had was the magazines wouldn't drop, but I fixed that in about 10 minutes and they fall easily. I love this gun and feel sorry for those that have issues with theirs.
@juanrojas6805 I took some blue painter's tape and wrapped the 15-round magazine 2-3 times right up to the top. I then took my wife's hair dryer and heated the handle for a bit, then slid the magazine into the handle. I applied a little more heat once the mag was in. Then let it cool down. I pulled the tape off the mag and put the mag in the handle, then pushed the mag release and it drops easily. I have bought a couple 18-round magazines and drop easily as well, loaded or empty, the mags fall easily. I have sleeves for the 15 and 18-round mags, so there're no gaps, just one nice flush handle. I hope this works forever you.
I have both the black and also the FDE. My black mc9 RUNS always has doesn't matter what ammo grain or type. But my FDE version had failure to return to battery issues. I saw online about trimming down some of the high plastic on the frame. And that seemed to help. I also noticed that everyone I see having issues it is the FDE version...
I only have a few hundred rounds through mine but I had no issues. I have had issues with the nosler ammo in the past with a couple different pistols including the mc9 the feeding issues to be more specific. I have yet to own a pistol that will not work well with the sig v crowns that seems to be good ammo reasonable priced also.
This has been my problem 😢 Return to battery is the issue I've faced, Idk why it's acting up. I've looked into my Full sized TP9SF Elite, Everything seems the same I had probably 50 rounds before I faced this problem, Haven't went out to shoot it for a while so current action is unknown
The gun is new to market so yes there may be quality control issues on some. Bigger failure I seen piss poor ammo reloads all 115 gr. The best result is shot 124 gr brass and test good self defense ammo. Should put 300 to 500 rds in before I’d carry it. My 1200 rd pm shield never misses a beat and she’s going on 8 yr. 🤞 good luck
I have an MC 9 and after about 400 rounds the slide would not go all the way back enough to lock back on last round. I put a claim in to century arms and within a week and a half I got a new recoil spring. It's a shame though because I planned on carrying this gun and I've lost confidence in it.
I had an original Canik Tp9SA years ago, and it also had issues with some HPs. It turned out to be the angle of the feed ramp cause HP with wider "mouths" to get hung up. Wouldnt feed Sig elite V-crown, but switched to Hornady Critical Duty and didnt have a single issue.
Im surprised seeing all the issues with some users. I have 2, and they've been perfect from the first round through the first dew hundred each. I started with 1 and then took it to a level 1 and 2 pistol course. My scoring with it vs my glock 26 was so different that the glock found a new home and the 2nd MC9 was added to the fleet.
it is sad i really wanted this gun to work. own several caniks and no issues but have shot one of these as a rental at a range and it miss fed almost every other round. i know there have been people who have had no issues whatsoever with theirs and that is great but i wouldnt be my live on a mc9. get the canik tp9 sc elite same round count and flawless gun.
Its like a micro Walther P99 copy with a PPQ style trigger l love mine l have ran 50 rounds Federal 115 grain JHPs and 50 rounds of +P+ Federal 115 grain JHPs and 600 rounds of Federal 115 grain FMJs all ran perfect all brass case never had a problem the stock trigger is very good the gun has ran 100 percent over 700 rounds l have a Walther P99c AS gen2 9mm also and the MC9 feels like a baby P99c to me l have a Walther PPQ GEN2 Navy model 9mm also the MC9 has a very simular trigger to the PPQ not exact but close
Ive had a failure to feed every other round since day 1. Happens less often with nato 124g but still is a pain in the ass. Last thing I can think of is maybe getting a new recoil spring sent from canik. Wanted to make this my daily carry but due to the issues ive experienced i ended up sticking with the p365x macro tacops as my everyday carry
Love the review! First time coming across your channel, instant like and subscribe! Upon reading your article, i quickly noticed you reviewed the TP9SC, i am looking for a CCW and am a new gun owner, was wondering if you would do a side by side comparison? To me the guns seem VERY similar if not for the size... again, I am very much a beginner, but the reliability of the MC9 he me worried. The TP9SC has a better track record.... sigh... help?
The SC is simply the cut-down version of the regular TP9 series and shares most of the same internal geometry that's been proven for years. The main difference with the MC is thickness (SC is about 1.25", the MC is about 1"). The issue with the MC seems to come from the fact they had to change their tooling and molds for a thinner gun, and they haven't worked out all the bugs yet.
This was my first micro 9. I got it cuz the price was right, great trigger, and it has ambi controls. Mine sucked. Many malfunctions. Malfunctions of all kinds.
I’ve had failure-to-feed and return-to-battery issues. I think the FTF is fixed with a new spring from Century Arms, but the RTB I’m still working on. I’ve filed the burrs on the top edges of the plastic down at the slide. I need to get back out to the range to test it and fire more rounds through it, but I’m pretty strapped for time right now, so that’s been difficult. I love the gun, though. Canik makes some attractive guns.
The feeding issue has been ongoing since the MC9 came out. People talk about how great Canik is yet they have to immediately do repairs to the guns. A good trigger means nothing if it doesn't go bang when you pull that great trigger.
Thank you! Jonny Fantastic is outstanding at his craft but I won't reveal his magician's secrets. Suffice to say anyone who can make me look halfway decent is a true wizard.
@@jbwetzstein if that’s true then I’m sad. Just googling the word “mete” shows it means to dispense justice and is similar in sound to ‘meat.’ Not only is that a cool definition but also funny as a name for a gun. It’s probably not Canik’s intent to have a gun called meat lol but here we are.
I bought an MC9 a month ago and experienced failure to feeds. Returned for warranty and upon test 3 more failures. I won’t carry this gun. Mine is now on consignment and won’t return to my home.
I bought one 3 months agos. Its a beautiful gun with and great trigger. With it comes a lot of things, great for its price,, but in my EXPERIENCE IT'S AN UNRELIABLE GUN. Mine has been failing since day one. Fails to go to battery, its jams a lot and it light strikes the bullet. (everytime I take it to the shooting range). Century it not of much help. I bought it for self protection but I think I will just take it to the shooting range. I don't trust it in case of a self defense.
Ive just seen too many issues with this handgun, i will not purchase one, i contacted Canik with youtube video issues, they said, just send the pistol back, why are they not fixing the pistol with minimal cost to Canik, sounds like another Kel Tec poor quality control forever isssues, just my take
The Mete MC9 is infamous for out of battery issues. Sad to see they haven’t fixed it yet. There’s a fix, but why bother? “It’s been pretty reliable”, jeeeze how much did they pay you to say that? It choked a couple of shots in and still had issues after cleaning!
You think someone would pay me for a review that shows a gun struggling? 😊 My qualifying statement at the end of the video was to make sure you tested various ammunitions. Once we got past the feeding issue of one brand of ammo, the gun ran flawlessly.
True! The thing is if it struggles with one ammo then it could have issues with other ammo. From what I’ve read/heard it has to do with low power factor ammo and the springs being deigned more for NATO +P loads. Most modern pistols eat almost any ammo you feed them (except maybe cheap junk-food ammo). Too many “ooh oohs” for my liking. I had seriously considered the MC9, until I saw all these issues. This just adds to the evidence. There are other issues like short barrel but tall grip, opposite of what I consider important in a small carry pistol (taller grip = higher possibility of printing, shorter barrel = slightly lower velocity). This is just IMHO.
@@KinetikES I get it man and totally understand your perspective. We aim to provide honest information on firearms without being caustic or hiding shortcomings. Have a good weekend.
You did give a very good review pointing out a lot of the good aspects of the pistol. Oh, the other issue that people were having is with the grip being a bit flimsy/flexi and when gripped hard the magazine wouldn’t drop freely.
Check the full article below for more details!
► pew.link/CanikMC9
Timestamps! ⬇
00:00 Intro
00:15 CRINGY Gun Meme
00:34 Overview
1:11 Ergonomics & Features
3:09 Sights
3:52 Accuracy w/ JHP Ammo
4:12 JHP Ammo Issue
5:08 Back to JHP Accuracy
5:59 Further JHP Testing
8:07 Accuracy w/ FMJ Ammo
9:41 Trigger
11:02 Recoil Management
11:53 FUN STUFF.
13:23 Final Thoughts
I almost didn't buy mine bc of all the issues I saw on RUclips reviews but for a micro 9 with a really good trigger in the mix I decided to take a chance. 200 rounds per range trip times 5 range trips and it cycles 115 and 124 gr (Blazer, Federal, Fiocchi, and Aguila) and 115 and 124 gr (Hornady Critical Defense) without one hiccup. It's crazy how experiences can vary.
My new MC9 manufactured 3/2024 has no issues so far and has eaten 4/5 different types of ammo round nose, snub, and hornady defense. waited to buy mine and so far it seems Canik has made adjustments to fix the ongoing issues presented in early runs.
Also left my slide locked open for about 5 days while also racking the slide periodically. Field stripped and cleaned / lubed before first firing attempts.
Also convinced some folks are riding the slide release up or down with their thumb since its so long which could contribute to failure to return to battery and trigger press sends it the rest of the way.
@@triggerdsilence How do you know manuf. date?
Sitting at 1,350 rounds currently and not a single issue. I’m convinced some people don’t clean the guns properly or lube in the correct locations. IDK but my canik is flawless !
Again, glad to hear it. With as many guns as I've reviewed over the years, I'm convinced some are more finicky than others. Two people can get the same gun and have different expereinces.
@@pewpewtactical I agree , great video !
@@coloradoguns Thank you, have a great weekend!
From my understanding, there's a bad batch of MC9s with feed ramp issues. They say if you change to the threaded barrel it fixes it. I'm about 500-600 rounds in mine now without a issue
You would be wrong. I had constant issues with mine out of the box. After three trips to Canik I sold mine at a 150 dollar loss. I'll never purchase another Canik.
My new Mete MC9 has run flawlessly with over 500 rounds of three different brands of FMJ and three different brands of HP. I like it!
Glad to hear it!
Maybe mine was made on Monday?
@@bentwheeldryerrepair Haha, that's a great perspective!
Dude 500 isn't enough rounds to determine if a pistol is reliable or not .
@@Shenmue06 500 is plenty enough.
No issues with mine with ball or defense ammo. I kept my slide open for the first week I got it. Canik tends to have a hefty spring. Great shooting by the way.
Bought my MC9 at its launch in March 2023. I have 12k rounds down mine, and the last 4k of those are with a compensator. Zero issues on mine, except some very cheap Monarch 115gr steel cased FMJ. It does like that round, but I haven't found any others it doesn't like.
The early MC9s were known for failure to return to battery problems and I'd say I got lucky. The newer builds since about Dec 2023 seem to be fixed with a revised recoil spring and feed ramp redesign. I track forum and redit posts on complaints, and they've really died down on newer buiilds
I'm glad yours is running well! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hi Keith what compensator have you got on your MC9 and did you have to change the barrel?
@brandonsilva353 Disruptive Defense makes comps for Canik guns, I have their gen2 flat nose dual port comp. It requires a threaded barrel that is only supplied by Canik's US webstore. Cost was about $200 total together.
A company 45Blast makes a pic rail mounted comp for the MC9 that costs $140. I don't think it is quite as effective because being rail mounted, the tolerance of where the bullet passes out has to be much looser and more gas will escape forward than up, but its a valid path as well
I broke mine in with approximately 350 rounds of 124gr fmj before switching to 115gr fmj for a few hundred more. Of those I had 1 slide lock failure on an empty mag. I then have been using a few types of hollow points with zero issues so far. It's a very accurate gun! Breaking it in with 124gr fmj is probably the key solving the ftf others are having..would highly recommend canik!
I just got mine 1 week ago and it is great, it is my third Canik all three of which are wonderful guns. I have not had a single failure with any of them.
That's great news, thanks for sharing. We've got other Canik's in the queue for review, looking forward to them.
Got one yesterday. Took it to the range today. Malfunction city. Well over a dozen failure to feeds in 200+ rounds. I was using Monarch 124 grain FMJ.
Dang...thats not good especially when im thinking of buying one :(
Commenter below said they had issues with Monarch too - might be an ammo thing. I do think guns should be more like glock and just run anything without issue but that isn't the reality. I think if it can run 90% of ammo reliably then that's ok IMO
It's the return to battery issue known with the MC9 Mete. It's know by Canik because they replace the guide rod if you send it in or they send it to you. I'm not sure if Canik has fixed the problem in production, but what I can say Canik does know. Canik Mete fanboys with their anecdotal takes is always funny to see. No better than Ford owners that say "My truck has 500k miles and it runs perfect", but 40% of owners are having issues.
I mostly shoot 124gr and haven't had any issues with my MC9. I need to shoot some HP to make sure there are no issues and it will be my new EDC.
I've had issues with couple firearms not feeding hollow points. Easy fix was to polish the feed ramp. No issues after that with either one.
To many people have had this same feeding problem. It's definitely a real issue regardless of what anyone wants to say.
Yeah, I don’t see that issue with any other reliable guns. Just this one. Where there is smoke, there has got to be fire. I think some people are just getting lucky. A risk/chance I don’t want to take.
I was confused as to why your trigger travel is so much longer than mine, but (at least with mine) it really has almost 2 walls - it initially builds pressure but then you really get to the actual trigger wall after some travel and it is a super short break, which is why the reset is so short it is essentially the same distance.
Canik had to replace mine. The worst part is their customer service left me hanging for so long I had to take it to the store I bought it at and they sent it in for me and Canik just sent a new one.
Pretty upset with the customer service and issues I had with it. The firearm is great when it shoots
Mine was an early model that had feeding issues, Canik sent a replacement recoil spring and I swapped out the barrel with the threaded one and that fixed the issues completely. And yes the magazine release is reversible for left hand although it’s a major pain.
Thanks for the details, this makes a lot of sense.
I had the same exact issues when I first got my MC9. No matter what I did, I could not fix it myself. I sent it back to Canik and they put a new spring in it. So far, I haven’t had any issues since having it returned to me. I hope it maintains going forward.
That’s great feedback, thank you!
My MC9 had a couple ftf issues here and there until it completely would not feed properly around 150 rounds. I just installed the replacement recoil spring from canik and it seems to be good. Time will tell.
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
I thought about the MC9 but there’s just too many reports of issues. I going to pick up the TP9 SC instead.
same
I got mc 9, got about 500rds tho it and its flawless.
I think it was just the early batch with issues
I've had issues on my Mete SFX Pro and the MC9 did not go into battery once. I broke them down and did some work on them. They both now run flawless now. I haven't had issues after the fixes.
No one should have to do that stuff. Pistols should be reliable from the factory.
The magazine release is ambidextrous. I had mine switched over. I am a right handed hitter. I use my right index finger to eject the magazine. Instead of breaking my grip to eject with my thumb. Most of mine are set up that way.
Interesting. Glad it's working for you.
I've had a full size sfxtp9 for a few years with no issues, my daughter wanted to learn so I just got her the mete mc9 and she loves it, no issues with it yet.
Purchased one 4/20/24. Took to range to break it in. 6 failures to return to battery. Known issues. Sent it in for fix. Just got it today, 5/15/24. According to paperwork fixed with 15 rounds of test fire. Will have to see if it's been fixed and trusted to be added to my edc rotation. First impression not to a good start but willing to give it another chance.
Edit: What he experienced, failure to return to battery, same exact issue here. Again, according to canik it's been fixed just need to test it.
Let us know!
@pewpewtactical Back with results. Just shot 150 rounds today, 5/17/24, with ZERO failures. Solid now.
Just purchased my mc9 yesterday. Taking it to the range this weekend. I’ve seen the issue where it won’t go into battery on a few reviews but I’ve seen it run flawlessly 1500 rounds plus. So yea, just like cars, there will always be a few that have issues. Great vid! New sub. Enjoy your week!
Good luck and thank you for the support!
The only reason it had a return to battery issue is because the length of the barrel is short, if you use a higher grain round for the first hundred or so rounds it will break the spring in and then there won't be an issue with any grain ammo you use after that. This gun is an exceptional subcompact/micro compact. Only reason I say subcompact/micro compact is because it bigger than most micro guns
You're right about the size, and thanks for the tip on the heavier grain ammo!
So should we use 115 or 147
micro compacts tend to have a pretty hefty spring, Springfield hellcat especially. After breaking in it usually fixes it. also flatnose ammo like HP have a harder time getting up that ramp vs ball since the angle hardstops on a non-broken in spring
I have realized with my Canik that when it comes to defensive ammo it will have failure to feed depending on how wide the tip of your hollow point is. If you use something with a narrower tip it works flawlessly and of course no issues with FMJ
Okay that’s good to know, thanks!
Winchester silver tips are wide I've noticed this myself. So I quit carrying them in my MC9. No other rounds have given me trouble. The funny thing is the silver only failed if I had the slide locked back fed the magazine in and then hit the slide release trying to chamber a round.
My mc9 is very sensitive to the type of ammo I use. Many loads cause me feeding issues on the mc9 but no issue in the Glock with the same ammo.
My mc 9 about 700 rounds ..No problems i use 124 browning and 147 x point defensive browning...
I work at a gun store. The Canik MC9 sells well. I bought one myself and can say its really frickin good. It does have issues with feeding certain hollowpoints though. Trigger is stupid good though. I still prefer my CZ P-01 for carry. Love the MC9, but just cant take it over the CZ
Thanks for sharing that’s great info, and I agree on all the positives.
What ammo feeds good in this?
@@Matt-w5p I have been shooting my Mete MC9 for a few months now. It eats everything I put in it. I originally had a couple issues with Federal Punch, but have had no issues with since. Chalk it up to a quick break in period I guess. It's a really solid choice for carry or home defense
@@phantomstrike3310 thanks. I put one on layaway and I'm going to buy it next week. Seems like a solid piece. But I've read that people have some issues with slide not going into battery and fail to feed issues.
My canik mete mc 9 is finiky with ammo aswell. It wont even cycle Winchester usa ready defense. And it jams with pdx1 but it runs flawless with hornady defense &duty and golden sabers. But besides that I love it. Crisp trigger, accurate and it runs.
Own all the major brands. Must say Canik gives you more stuff with your purchase than any other. Recently purchased a TP9SFX.
I own and shoot many micro and compact guns and my first mag I was like holy shit. I was shooting it as good as my VP9SK which blew my mind. I love it. It was my buddy's and imma need one now lol.
The Frame too thin and small the best out 🛡+TS/G26👑as both SW/Glocks tend to have the frame overlay the slide so you can have a good high grip/thumb/finger rest
Yup that’s my baby take it out every other weekend, now i want to try out the full size models
I bought one yesterday used but not shot (brand new) at a great price. A customer decided that they didn’t want it. Based on the mixed reviews I think I will start off with some hot ammo to loosen the springs.
Replace the recoil spring and striker spring. File the burs on the rails and it becomes a good pistol.
Yikes.
I love mine when it’s not broken due to recoil spring issues. Its gone thur 5 and two barrels but when it works it shoots great
Dang...thats not good especially when im thinking of buying one :(
Had 1 replaced and was goingvsend the replacent back would not feed hollow points. We'll polished the slide really well and now will feed every hollow point. If you notice when slide open barrel is sloppy loose. If use the slide release this can be part of feed issue. If you pull the slide back to feed a round that action pull the barrel back on forces feed ramp down so ammo feeds better. It's definitely a canik flaw but like I said polish the heck out of that ramp should help with problem.
I bought mine in January on an impulse before reading any reviews. I had been saving money for a gun, even though my wife said I didn't need another gun. My first and last gun I bought was a used Glock 19 in the mid 90's and I wanted a micro for conceal carry. Anyway, I bought the MC9 and finally took it to the range on April 1st. I did read reviews since I got my gun and I was concerned I might have bought a poor pistol. But after shooting this pistol, I fell in love with it. I hadn't shot my pistol in maybe ten years, but my groupings were great. The only issue I had was the magazines wouldn't drop, but I fixed that in about 10 minutes and they fall easily. I love this gun and feel sorry for those that have issues with theirs.
That's great news. Glad it's working well for you!
How'd you fix the mag not dropping issue?
@juanrojas6805 I took some blue painter's tape and wrapped the 15-round magazine 2-3 times right up to the top. I then took my wife's hair dryer and heated the handle for a bit, then slid the magazine into the handle. I applied a little more heat once the mag was in. Then let it cool down. I pulled the tape off the mag and put the mag in the handle, then pushed the mag release and it drops easily. I have bought a couple 18-round magazines and drop easily as well, loaded or empty, the mags fall easily. I have sleeves for the 15 and 18-round mags, so there're no gaps, just one nice flush handle. I hope this works forever you.
I have both the black and also the FDE. My black mc9 RUNS always has doesn't matter what ammo grain or type. But my FDE version had failure to return to battery issues. I saw online about trimming down some of the high plastic on the frame. And that seemed to help. I also noticed that everyone I see having issues it is the FDE version...
I only have a few hundred rounds through mine but I had no issues. I have had issues with the nosler ammo in the past with a couple different pistols including the mc9 the feeding issues to be more specific. I have yet to own a pistol that will not work well with the sig v crowns that seems to be good ammo reasonable priced also.
Great little gun, but haunted by the return to battery and failure to eject problems.
Have you seen it happen elsewhere? I've seen some reviews with no issues.
This has been my problem 😢
Return to battery is the issue I've faced, Idk why it's acting up. I've looked into my Full sized TP9SF Elite, Everything seems the same
I had probably 50 rounds before I faced this problem, Haven't went out to shoot it for a while so current action is unknown
@@Eliqueme Sorry to hear that. Did you reach out to Century Arms? Bet they'd make it right.
The gun is new to market so yes there may be quality control issues on some. Bigger failure I seen piss poor ammo reloads all 115 gr. The best result is shot 124 gr brass and test good self defense ammo. Should put 300 to 500 rds in before I’d carry it. My 1200 rd pm shield never misses a beat and she’s going on 8 yr. 🤞 good luck
Good intro into gunsmithing to get it to work correctly. If you're interested in that trade....lol
I have an MC 9 and after about 400 rounds the slide would not go all the way back enough to lock back on last round. I put a claim in to century arms and within a week and a half I got a new recoil spring. It's a shame though because I planned on carrying this gun and I've lost confidence in it.
I had an original Canik Tp9SA years ago, and it also had issues with some HPs. It turned out to be the angle of the feed ramp cause HP with wider "mouths" to get hung up. Wouldnt feed Sig elite V-crown, but switched to Hornady Critical Duty and didnt have a single issue.
About to be my new EDC.
I love the chamber indicator my fn fns9 has one I just like that it has it lmao
Im surprised seeing all the issues with some users. I have 2, and they've been perfect from the first round through the first dew hundred each. I started with 1 and then took it to a level 1 and 2 pistol course. My scoring with it vs my glock 26 was so different that the glock found a new home and the 2nd MC9 was added to the fleet.
I had a few failure to feed issues through my first 50 rounds. After that it’s been flawless
Are there any reasons for me to get this gun when I have P365 and 43x? Curious if it's better than their competitors.
If you have an extended magazine for the P365, I'd say no.
Mag release is ambi. It’s a pain in the butt to swap.
My vp9 has the same issue, sometimes the sig does too
it is sad i really wanted this gun to work. own several caniks and no issues but have shot one of these as a rental at a range and it miss fed almost every other round. i know there have been people who have had no issues whatsoever with theirs and that is great but i wouldnt be my live on a mc9. get the canik tp9 sc elite same round count and flawless gun.
Can confirm my store mentioned they can do it easily so ask your local shop.
Edit: Meant the mag release can be switched to left side
Thanks!
So it just depends on the bullets you use for the trigger not to feed ?
This one had struggles with Nosler defensive ammo.
I’m sure glad I snagged the FN Reflex instead!
Its like a micro Walther P99 copy with a PPQ style trigger l love mine l have ran 50 rounds Federal 115 grain JHPs and 50 rounds of +P+ Federal 115 grain JHPs and 600 rounds of Federal 115 grain FMJs all ran perfect all brass case never had a problem the stock trigger is very good the gun has ran 100 percent over 700 rounds l have a Walther P99c AS gen2 9mm also and the MC9 feels like a baby P99c to me l have a Walther PPQ GEN2 Navy model 9mm also the MC9 has a very simular trigger to the PPQ not exact but close
Seems to be fairly heavy on recoil
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Picking mine up today just got off waitlist
Ive had a failure to feed every other round since day 1. Happens less often with nato 124g but still is a pain in the ass. Last thing I can think of is maybe getting a new recoil spring sent from canik. Wanted to make this my daily carry but due to the issues ive experienced i ended up sticking with the p365x macro tacops as my everyday carry
I having the same problems with mine!
no issues with mine, but I did have a faulty magazine
Love the review! First time coming across your channel, instant like and subscribe!
Upon reading your article, i quickly noticed you reviewed the TP9SC, i am looking for a CCW and am a new gun owner, was wondering if you would do a side by side comparison? To me the guns seem VERY similar if not for the size... again, I am very much a beginner, but the reliability of the MC9 he me worried. The TP9SC has a better track record.... sigh... help?
Thanks for the support and welcome! That comparison is certainly possible, we'll see if we can make it happen.
The SC is simply the cut-down version of the regular TP9 series and shares most of the same internal geometry that's been proven for years. The main difference with the MC is thickness (SC is about 1.25", the MC is about 1"). The issue with the MC seems to come from the fact they had to change their tooling and molds for a thinner gun, and they haven't worked out all the bugs yet.
Definitely my next carry
This was my first micro 9. I got it cuz the price was right, great trigger, and it has ambi controls. Mine sucked. Many malfunctions. Malfunctions of all kinds.
Dang...thats not good especially when im thinking of buying one :(
Just wait for the update, i.e. version 2.
Only run fiocci runs flawless cheers
I’ve had failure-to-feed and return-to-battery issues. I think the FTF is fixed with a new spring from Century Arms, but the RTB I’m still working on. I’ve filed the burrs on the top edges of the plastic down at the slide. I need to get back out to the range to test it and fire more rounds through it, but I’m pretty strapped for time right now, so that’s been difficult. I love the gun, though. Canik makes some attractive guns.
Dang...thats not good especially when im thinking of buying one :(
Have they fixed all the issies with the 1st batch. Waiting for them to fix it before i buy it
The feeding issue has been ongoing since the MC9 came out. People talk about how great Canik is yet they have to immediately do repairs to the guns. A good trigger means nothing if it doesn't go bang when you pull that great trigger.
I experienced the same issues with the Mete
Why do you break your grip after every shot?
I understand that Caniks can be particular on 115 vs 124 and the spring used may be a source of trouble?
Can we get a comparison, of this gun and the FN Reflex??
We're going to be checking out some FN models very soon!
Great meme 😆
Jack Torrance err I mean Nicholson is a true living legend.
How do you like that Primary arms dot? I've been contemplating buying one.
Why would you use hollow points on a gun that states it has a certain round break in period?
Interesting, my wife owns the Canik Mete MC9, and I have run the cheapest steel case ammo through it, and never an issue.
Glad to hear it though the issue was with hollow points in our case.
sweet video. what is your camera set up? Great work
Thank you! Jonny Fantastic is outstanding at his craft but I won't reveal his magician's secrets. Suffice to say anyone who can make me look halfway decent is a true wizard.
What optic is he running on this?
Primary Arms Classic Series red dot.
I just subscribed because that psycho look 👀 from behind the bushes got me! 😅hilarious!
Thank you and stick around, that’s a deep well! 🤣
I thought this issue was taking care of.
You may have said it and I missed it. What dot are you running on that one?
The canik mc9 has had reliability issues ever since it's released.. It sucks because it had so much potential.
I love the look of this gun. Only thing is. I wish the slide stop lever was internal and not on the outside. Thanks for the review.
Our pleasure. I'd point out that it's likely more to do with my 2X hand size and placement.
I actually think it’s pronounced ‘meat’ which is pretty cool
I believe it’s MEH-tuh. But Canik is also ZHA-neek in Turkish.
@@jbwetzstein if that’s true then I’m sad. Just googling the word “mete” shows it means to dispense justice and is similar in sound to ‘meat.’ Not only is that a cool definition but also funny as a name for a gun. It’s probably not Canik’s intent to have a gun called meat lol but here we are.
I bought an MC9 a month ago and experienced failure to feeds. Returned for warranty and upon test 3 more failures. I won’t carry this gun. Mine is now on consignment and won’t return to my home.
Wait…..why were the shots edited? Did anyone else see those cuts?
GotOne🔥
Same issue with mine MC9. Piece of s…. I regret don’t buying Glock 43x
I know a chris cirino any chance ours is from Ohio???
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About damn time
You're absolutely right! We've got more Canik's in the lineup so stay tuned!.
My buddy just had 10 misfires
Dang...thats not good especially when im thinking of buying one :(
I bought one 3 months agos. Its a beautiful gun with and great trigger. With it comes a lot of things, great for its price,, but in my EXPERIENCE IT'S AN UNRELIABLE GUN. Mine has been failing since day one. Fails to go to battery, its jams a lot and it light strikes the bullet. (everytime I take it to the shooting range). Century it not of much help. I bought it for self protection but I think I will just take it to the shooting range. I don't trust it in case of a self defense.
Ive just seen too many issues with this handgun, i will not purchase one, i contacted Canik with youtube video issues, they said, just send the pistol back, why are they not fixing the pistol with minimal cost to Canik, sounds like another Kel Tec poor quality control forever isssues, just my take
The Mete MC9 is infamous for out of battery issues. Sad to see they haven’t fixed it yet. There’s a fix, but why bother?
“It’s been pretty reliable”, jeeeze how much did they pay you to say that? It choked a couple of shots in and still had issues after cleaning!
You think someone would pay me for a review that shows a gun struggling? 😊 My qualifying statement at the end of the video was to make sure you tested various ammunitions. Once we got past the feeding issue of one brand of ammo, the gun ran flawlessly.
True! The thing is if it struggles with one ammo then it could have issues with other ammo. From what I’ve read/heard it has to do with low power factor ammo and the springs being deigned more for NATO +P loads. Most modern pistols eat almost any ammo you feed them (except maybe cheap junk-food ammo). Too many “ooh oohs” for my liking. I had seriously considered the MC9, until I saw all these issues. This just adds to the evidence. There are other issues like short barrel but tall grip, opposite of what I consider important in a small carry pistol (taller grip = higher possibility of printing, shorter barrel = slightly lower velocity). This is just IMHO.
@@KinetikES I get it man and totally understand your perspective. We aim to provide honest information on firearms without being caustic or hiding shortcomings. Have a good weekend.
You did give a very good review pointing out a lot of the good aspects of the pistol.
Oh, the other issue that people were having is with the grip being a bit flimsy/flexi and when gripped hard the magazine wouldn’t drop freely.
@@KinetikESThanks! And that’s interesting, I didn’t notice that particular issue.
They’re banning guns in my state 😢
I feel for you, happy to recommend some moving services.