Just purchased a pistol I'd been on the lookout for; a Canik TP9 Elite SC, the sub-compact version of the Elite model. Ever since I bought a Canik TP9 sfx, about two years ago, the gun has been impressive in every way, and become a favorite. It also opened my eyes, (no pun intended), to the use of micro red dot sights on pistols. Between old age and diabetes my eyes just aren't what they used to be. The Elite models come standard with a slide cut to accommodate the red dot. I've ordered a Sig Romeo Zero to go with this new gun. In the meantime it will sport a green laser, another accessory I've really come to appreciate.
Here she is...
After much fondling and an initial range visit to shoot, I can't help but to compare this gun to my beloved HK P2000SK, which is perhaps my favorite gun of all. The two guns are very similar in many ways. The Canik has a nice trigger with a very short re-set. It handled several different brands of ammo and did well with some soft shooting 150 gr. range fodder. The iron sights are a blackout rear and a iridescent white dot front. Excellent to do some slow target shooting. Can't wait to get the red dot on it.
Out of the box the gun was reliable. The other Canik has been perfect, so I expect it's little sibling to be as well. The grip is nice and there is a second back strap to customize it a bit. The 12 round mag offers a full size grip feel and the standard 15 round mag really offers a full size grip.
The pistol is a bit wide but the overall size is conducive to carry use. The controls are all easy to reach. Except for the changeable mag release the gun is ambidextrous as is. Fit and finish is top notch. If one is looking for a high capacity, quality, carry sized gun this Canik is certainly one to consider. Good enough to run with HK and that is high praise.