Canik Mete MC9, Having Issues? Must Watch If Your MC9 Isn't Shooting Like It Should!

6 tips for getting your Canik MC9 to perform like it should! After doing these 6 things, this pistol is shooting anything and everything I put through it, and is absolutely my new EDC!
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[@mdsuave13]

I am not an engineer, if I buy something and it doesn't work, I am not going to start cutting and replacing parts to make it function how it should. It's getting returned. Good video however and nice troubleshooting.

[@AllenJWard]

Shouldn't Canik just sell a gun that works out of the box? They need to recall and fix this issue.

[@maxsullivan5669]

Canik should recall this gun

[@JOSEATJG]

Just bought my mc9 back at the end of April. I was having out of battery issues using 124 grain nato rounds about 3 times in each magazine. I took it home, polished the feed ramp, sanded down and polished the feed rail, cut the recoil spring a tad, and buffed the polymer edges where it was contacting with the slide. Took it to the range yesterday and put 200 rounds through it no issue. 147, 124, and 115 grain and the mc9 ate it all up. Hope this fix holds up.

[@user-gc6hq5kx6g]

I just got an MC9 and took it out to the range last week. Multiple light strikes. 1-3 almost every other mag. Ran same ammo thru my Rival S and my instructor ran the ammo thru his Glock no issues. I bought to be my EDC. I have sent it back to Canik for warranty repair. Will have to make the other mods when I get it back. I will not EDC with it til it has no flaws. Picking up A Sig 365 XL as a second EDC. I really like the Caniks and love the way the MC9 shoots. I just need it to perform if it is going to be my EDC.

[@randyboland3757]

I’m not going to make this very long but clip 3 complete circles off of the striker spring, 2 circles off of the ejector spring , polish the inside slider face. All are pretty easy. The ejector spring is a little tricky because the button that you have to push right in back of the plunger will spring out if you’re not careful. But those easy things completely fixed my Mete SC9. No more failures to go into battery, no light strikes and no stove piping.

[@randyboland3757]

I have 3 Caniks. I’ve never had a problem with my Rival or my TP9 Elite SC. Only one I had a few probs with is my Mete MC9. After I trimmed a little off of the ejector spring and the striker spring. Gun is flawless. Runs everything now. Trimmed the spring after the first couple mags and now am over a thousand rounds with no issues at all.

[@markschellhammer4663]

I was looking at buying this gun. This video convinced me to cross it off of my list. I am not a gun expert. Would I buy a new car knowing as soon as I bought if from the factory I’d have to have it taken apart and corrections made and then reassemble it? I’d rather pay a little more and know that the gun I bought will work like it’s supposed to out of the box.

[@Smonkey320]

The fact that people need to do this is sad on Caniks part

[@user-ng4jo8td2j]

I bought a TP9SA 4 years ago it was my first pistol ever and I LOVED IT . Decided to buy this MC9 first 200 rounds were flawless and now I’m running into a bunch of issues 😢😢 . It sucks man . Makes it worse that I got these Glock boys talking sh”t about my pistol 😂😂😢

[@elkwtz]

I didn't have any issues worked right out of the box

[@hotrod9073]

I have two caniks because I shoot southpaw, and the price point is amazing. I have shot higher prices Firearms and had some of the same problems. Great information. I'll make adjustments when they arise, thank you.

[@jbwetzstein]

I got the replacement recoil spring from Century after getting FTF issues during my first trip to the range about 30 rounds in and I filed down the frame at the slide. It ran fine the next time, but I’m occasionally having it out of battery, so I’ll probably try a little more filing, though it was pretty smooth, and then I’ll try your additional fixes now that you are backing up what that other guy said about the striker spring. You also have some commenters who have adjusted their spring lengths with great success. Sounds like Canik spec’ed the wrong springs and/or got some bad springs from their supplier. Thanks for this video!

[@30rdmaga]

I bought one back in March and after 400 rounds I had the same recoil spring issue that was causing the slide to not go all the way back on mine. I fixed the recoil spring myself by cutting it with a dremel when it was overlapped. I also had century arms send me a new one. It's a shame though because I don't have full confidence in the pistol now.

[@theartofHERO]

I haven't had ant issues with my mc9 but I am going to do a couple of these things to make it run like butter. Best mc9 fixes video I've seen btw 👏🏼 Thank you for sharing!

[@barrypicker7367]

I had about 3 failure to feeds within the first 500 rounds. Since then I’ve had over 1,000 rounds through the gun without any issues whatsoever. Love the gun.

[@chuckmercer8950]

Thanks for the video! Everything was kinda standard to do on a rough pistol build except for the recoil spring and striker spring issue. DID NOT see that coming, but when I swapped the striker spring for the springco, I noticed a gouge in the striker spring that ate halfway through...this is only at 200 rds😮. I'm excited to get it to the range and see how it runs!

[@danielgilstrap7673]

The striker spring has nothing to do with how rounds load into the chamber. It does however keep the striker from impacting the primer if you drop the gun. Don't mess with the striker spring. Polish everything! Especially the feed ramp, the rails, and if you look at the bottom of the slide, there is a section in the middle that slides over the rounds in the mag. Polish that to a mirror finish, part of a pistol break in period is that part of the slide wearing smooth to reduce friction that slows down the slide as it retracts and before it moves forward and picks up the next round. This will help the gun handle lower powered rounds that would normally not provide enough energy to push against the recoil spring. Please don't mess with the striker spring you could cause anything from light primer strikes to having the fire when you drop it.

[@lakerunr]

My MC9 shot flawlessly until 700 rounds, then the recoil spring overlap problem. New spring coming, but I doubt I will ever trust this gun for EDC again. I have full size and compact autos with 2500-5000 rounds with no such issues (probably should change recoil spring in 5k pistol), but I wanted a micro for carry. Will look for a more reliable micro auto.

[@Not2SLiiCk]

Having failure to feed issues with my mc9 I'm gonna go ahead and do all the lil mods to get it running silky smooth ! Love this gun so I appreciate the video !

[@crime380]

I agree with you taking taking a pistol Apart Regardless if you need to or not, it's good to do so because you get to understand the complete mechanics of a firearm and be your own gun gunsmith. I'm the same way with budget or pricey guns as well. Nothing is perfect.We make it work to our taste. Thank you for the video

[@garys.278]

I got a new recoil spring from century arms as it was haveing same issues wouldn't stay open after mag discharge. I just ordered the sprinco striker spring I hope it improves it even better just to be safe. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@calebwitt207]

This is why I am wary of new guns before all the problems are corrected.

[@boricuanet6481]

I followed the steps that this good friend explained here and bought the spring. Today I went to the shooting range and out of 100 bullets none of them failed or got stuck. I recommend that you follow the steps that he explains here because it worked for me with the Canic Mete MC9.

[@UNreel.nyc718]

Awesome video... i was having trouble as well... gonna do the mods you are suggesting... thx brother!!!

[@Marvlous33]

I had the same problem and fixed my problem

[@EHRpito]

Nice video bro👍🏼✌🏼💪🏼

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@johnknight1101]

Good job, supper nice video! I have a MC9 and haven’t had any problems after over 250 rounds. I still think I will check each of these issues in mine anyway. Thank you

[@johndickinson8198]

Thank you for the video. I have the same issues. I was going to give up on it but before issues I loved the way it shot. You give me renewed hope for this pistol. Never had issues with my other caniks. Been waiting for my new recoil spring. Looking forward to try your mods. How did you trim the extractor spring? Thank you again.

[@monsterfrogfishing5570]

Mine has gone in for warranty work and still fails to go into battery. They changed the recoil spring. I think I am going to give up on this pistol!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Try out these mods before you give up on it! Mine has shot flawlessly, it’ll eat anything I run through it after making these changes. And the accuracy is on point! I’m at 900 rounds, I’m planning on heading to range within next couple days to do my 1000+ shot review, I’m loving this thing after doing these simple fixes!

[@monsterfrogfishing5570]

@@NitroZ18Fishing I sent in it for warranty work again and it failed again... Canik is now replacing it.

[@PAC_84]

Went out again today and had 4 nose dives again, 2 were jammed up and I had to unjam them and the bullets were pushed onto the casing a little bit. The other 2 I just re racked the slide and it went through.

[@YarMOkaf]

Great Great and Great Pistol.

[@EHRpito]

I have already contacted Canik and they are going to send me a new recoil spring. I already have the firing pin spring, when I get the new recoil spring I will change everything and I will go shoot it at the shooting range to see if it doesn't give me problems.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Let me know how ya make out!

[@EHRpito]

I did everything he explains in the video with the exception of the recoil spring since Canik sent me the replacement and today I went to the shooting range and made about 100 shots and I didn't have a single battery problem.

[@chadkegley9458]

Ive got a couple hundred rounds through mine. 80 being hst 124 g and the rest were pmc bronze. To my surprise from all the reciews ive read i didnt have any issues. Ill hace to keep an eye on these things.

[@mt24Carson]

Thanks for the informative video. Have not had issues with mine yet (except for an extended mag, not sure why; 12 and 15 no issues). About 300 in, will watch it and see if any of your suggested mods are necessary. 👍

[@EHRpito]

The only problem I have had so far is that when firing several shots sometimes the slide does not fully engage and when firing the next shot the firing pin does not hit the ammunition.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yepper, that was one of the issues I had (failure to return to battery). Hasn’t happened once since making those last 3 changes!

[@Bkthompson387]

I have had a few failure to go into battery issues but it is 100% from the rot gun internet remain brass ammo I make it eat.

[@30rdmaga]

Excellent video. 💯🎯

[@carlshaffer3458]

Almost bought one yesterday had it in my hand then thought about the BS I went thought with the sfx I put it down. My sfx would fte 2 to 5 every mag . Canik sent me another recoil spring , no difference. Then I was told it has to use 124 grain bullets and finally after 500 rounds to just break it in it started working properly. I honestly love the gun now. But in the beginning I was making up curse words over this gun. I don’t need that in my life.

[@Deski502]

Seriously Canik needs to fire their design people and hire you..I shouldn't have turn into a gunsmith to get a brand new gun to operate correctly..this is ridiculous even a $150 hi-point doesn't require all this..having to purchase dremel tools and attachments you might as well spend the extra on a 43x,hellcat,p365 etc.

[@tigerboy60]

Could you use a Fingernail file (Non metal) to file the polymer down if it needs it? And a copper barrel bush to smooth the port.

[@90rafay]

Product is good but they needs to improve their quality control department for sure.

[@tacticalbert]

Yup extractor spring. Great explanation. I made a similar video and did all these mods as well.

[@tigerboy60]

My son bought one what is the cheapest /best target ammo, and slf defense rounds to carry in it? Last question.

[@PAC_84]

So I have the same exact mc9,, and was having my rounds nose diving on the feed ramp. Contacted Century Arms and they sent me a new recoil spring. So far so good except for 1 failure to feed,,,but I just re-racked it and then it fired. I still need to shoot it more to test but what is your opinion on what I should do? That could have been the blazer brass 115 g round but I'm just going to keep checking it

[@williamobrien7926]

I love to tinker also.

[@mattd457]

I’m using the hst rounds in my 12 round mag and they cycle through just fine. I went to switch magazines to the 15 round, and inserting the 15 round I racked back and the hst round did not go up the ramp. It got stuck. Would this be possible that I need to polish the feed ramp or would it be the mag or the rounds itself?

[@gregorysalopek-it1bz]

Hello--What is the Part # for the Canik After Market Firing Pin Spring(orange) for your Canik Mete Mc9,,,,What Website can I find it,,,,,,I CANNOT FIND your Link Anywhere--Thanks,Greg

[@user-su7ys2hs3u]

I did all the fixes excepts polish the breach face and it would always have a failure to return to full battery always on the first clip then it would shoot flawlessly the problem is that i want this as my edc why does it have to warm up to shoot failure free? Can anyone help me?

[@joechioromomnte5412]

So my follow up rounds are getting caught on the feed ramp do i need to clip the recoil spring or the striker spring? From my understanding the striker spring would only make it less effective against harder set primers?

[@jamesgaller1046]

My spring overlapped itself also they sent me a new spring, but how can I trust this new spring?

[@MichaelHoward-fr3hp]

Thx for review! What red dot do you have on yours?

[@kevinrtres]

This sounds like software development - let the user do the debugging for you and you just implement the fix!!!!

[@theflair3314]

What tool did you use to trim the extractor spring? It is super small so I don’t want to mess it up

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I took my small dremel wheel, made it super easy. Hope that helps!

[@Precocktrigger]

I'm not having a problem with mines

[@MikeV671]

Man it’s such a faulty design. I’m looking into my first EDC and the Canik mc9 was probably going to be it, until I started seeing a lot of these issues. And maybe for you, you might have addressed a lot of these issues but you really had to go above and beyond just to have this gun functioning properly. Just wondering if since you’ve made some adjustments, is it running smoothly without any issues?

[@tigerboy60]

Does the Red dot come with the pistol? If not what was the Total for both?

[@l.s.451]

My New EDC.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Same here! Freakin love this 🔫!

[@quoththeraven7]

Anytime you buy a brand new firearm and immediately have to start "gunsmithing yourself" that's not a good firearm, especially for a first time buyer

[@tsega60]

How exactly did you cut the extractor spring?

[@skywoods2370]

I’m having issues with mine with failure to eject any help ?

[@skywoods2370]

Could it be the extractor

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Check that extractor spring for sure, and make sure the extractor itself doesn’t have any burrs. also make sure your breech face is smooth, hope that helps!

[@DvrDwn]

Did you send all this information to Canik so they could solve these issues or did you just get one that was not quality controlled that well. Will be getting one in June along with my TTI

[@rodrigoroaduterte9415]

Plastic parts inside the action sound pathetic (the striker part).

[@Nooo-mj8dv]

I feel like the original problem was caused by your son and his grip. He’s new to shooting and the gun has a good amount of kick. He was limp wristing the gun and that appears to be the only time it happened on video.

[@crabjoe]

Bwahahahaha! I guess the MC9 is still junk! There is no reason anyone should have to make modifications to get it to work right! Also, these problems you've had seem to be vary by gun. Some say 124g ammo is the only thing that works. In your case, it was what didn't work.. Canik should have had this figured out by now and should have made a production run change to get these working right. But to my surprise, they're still having issues.

[@mikegetsi1731]

This one I bought sucked. Every kind of malfunction you could think of. Big disappointment.

[@speedykobac]

I regret buying MC9. No Canik anymore.

[@5addd5]

Way too much work. You basically built a new gun.

[@john-ck8sw]

Why should anyone have to do all of that. Don't make sense

[@cmr7217]

Great video!

[@tedschneider2305]

I have actually had better success with polymer 80 build kits ! Jajaja... They not only should have included that tool you got they should have also included a gunsmith with that purchase !