I've been shooting competitively for 45 years, been a police officer for 39 years, am an armorer, range master and firearms instructor, and have carried 1911's/2011's for my whole career. I first found Canik several years ago when I seized one from a drug smuggler, and didn't take them seriously. I assumed they were on par with Hi-Point. Boy was I wrong. I bought an MC9 not quite a year ago. I immediately ran a few hundred rounds through it, then shot two duty pistol qualifications courses with it. I did not have one malfunction, and scored perfect scores on the full duty pistol course of fire both times. The trigger, for a striker fired pistol, is fantastic. It's possibly the best striker fired trigger I've ever shot. This MC9 replaced a G43, there is absolutely no comparison between the two pistols. The accuracy for a 3" barrel is unbelievable. One of my jobs is to get samples of pistols and torture test them for duty/off duty recommendations. Much of the time I buy things out of my own pocket, especially when, as in the case of Canik, the LE representative knows nothing about the product. So, a couple of days ago I bought a Canik TTi Combat to test. While I am still waiting for a holster and mag carrier, I will say that the trigger is better than some stock 1911's I've shot. As good as the MC9's trigger is, the TTi is light years better. It's hard to believe a striker fired pistol has a trigger this good, with a super short reset. The TTi is a bit light in the grip area, particularly with a weapon mounted light on the front, a steel frame would be a big improvement. The ability to co-witness with both pistols and not need suppressor height sights is wonderful. The Rival S did not make the testing cut because the only optic mount that has a sight on it fits the shield optic, it needs to fit the RMR/Holosun pattern optic. Two suggestions to Canik: first improve the sights on these pistols. A black rear and white front dot may be great for target shooters, but for a defensive pistol (MC9) or combat (TTi) they really need better sights. Second, get some LE reps who actually know your product. The woman I spoke to I don't think had ever fired a pistol in her life.
I've been shooting competitively for 45 years, been a police officer for 39 years, am an armorer, range master and firearms instructor, and have carried 1911's/2011's for my whole career. I first found Canik several years ago when I seized one from a drug smuggler, and didn't take them seriously. I assumed they were on par with Hi-Point. Boy was I wrong.
I bought an MC9 not quite a year ago. I immediately ran a few hundred rounds through it, then shot two duty pistol qualifications courses with it. I did not have one malfunction, and scored perfect scores on the full duty pistol course of fire both times. The trigger, for a striker fired pistol, is fantastic. It's possibly the best striker fired trigger I've ever shot. This MC9 replaced a G43, there is absolutely no comparison between the two pistols. The accuracy for a 3" barrel is unbelievable.
One of my jobs is to get samples of pistols and torture test them for duty/off duty recommendations. Much of the time I buy things out of my own pocket, especially when, as in the case of Canik, the LE representative knows nothing about the product. So, a couple of days ago I bought a Canik TTi Combat to test. While I am still waiting for a holster and mag carrier, I will say that the trigger is better than some stock 1911's I've shot. As good as the MC9's trigger is, the TTi is light years better. It's hard to believe a striker fired pistol has a trigger this good, with a super short reset. The TTi is a bit light in the grip area, particularly with a weapon mounted light on the front, a steel frame would be a big improvement. The ability to co-witness with both pistols and not need suppressor height sights is wonderful. The Rival S did not make the testing cut because the only optic mount that has a sight on it fits the shield optic, it needs to fit the RMR/Holosun pattern optic.
Two suggestions to Canik: first improve the sights on these pistols. A black rear and white front dot may be great for target shooters, but for a defensive pistol (MC9) or combat (TTi) they really need better sights. Second, get some LE reps who actually know your product. The woman I spoke to I don't think had ever fired a pistol in her life.
Some great pistols from this company
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Hello there, I am CCW instructor and I carry Mete mc9. Great pistol
I do As Well
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