Canik Rival-S Actually being shot in USPSA

Rival S taking the win at a club match today. Today was a test day. Tried to see if the gun would run reliably on a 14lb spring, since we already know the 15lb works. Turns out 14 is too light. Or atleast right now it is with the 14lb spring I have. So 15 from now on. After the hiccup on the second stage or whichever it was, I swapped to the 15 and had zero issues after that. Looking forward to putting more rounds down range out of the new canik.

[@Orlandoech1]

Typical Canik malfunctions 😂

[@treepizzle]

Dang. There was a jam.

[@CTrain]

yeah too light of a recoil spring most likely, had a 14lb in until the malfunction. 15lb after that, and it ran. I shot 200 rds the thursday before with the 15lb so i knew it was reliable with that. 14lb not so much apparently. You can actually see me push the slide closed after i racked it out with my support hand thumb in slow mo. Live and learn

[@mixedmarksman5873]

why mine has a Ben stoeger upgraded recoil spring

[@muhammeddurmus4445]

Does anyone know where I can get the red trigger on this rival s pistol?

[@CTrain]

It’s from freedomsmith.com

[@williamwoodcock8487]

Question, what magazine extensions do you use? I bought the TF signature “140mm” bronze ones but they measure out to longer than 140mm so I’m worried I won’t be able to use them in a match

[@CTrain]

Those should be fine. The actual rule is 141.25mm if I’m not mistaken. I use a mix of TF base pads and henning.

[@2strokeYardSale]

Took the win in Open I hope, because it's not legal for Carry Optics. It's not on the Production list.

[@CTrain]

Yeah, you would think canik would have got that handled ahead of time but the only one on the list is the plastic version.

[@CTrain]

But for the record it doesn’t matter which division you choose, no one out shot the rival that day.

[@sethrich5998]

It’s on the Production List now.

[@f1ca666]

What camera are you using for the 1st person POV?

[@CTrain]

Insta 360 go 2

[@BPShootingReloading]

Nice. how do you like it?

[@CTrain]

love it. once I went back to the tried and true recoil spring set up that worked on the polymer version its been flawless. The weight stock is perfect. Just needed a little silicon carbide on the grip, and its perfect. Ill be shooting this thing in limited optics too once the division opens up.

[@BPShootingReloading]

@@CTrain Awesome. I picked up a rival just before christmas the they released this. I love it, but having a little more weight in the frame would be nice. I'm on the Glock platform right now for CO, so I'm used to the poly frame.

[@CTrain]

@@BPShootingReloading I ran the polymer version for months. Loved that gun. If not for the steel frame coming out I’d still be running it happily. The lok brass back strap and tungsten guide rod get it up to 35oz.

[@michael7324]

I have the TP9 SFX. Would you recommend selling this for the Rival -s?

[@CTrain]

I would for sure. Once they add it to the approved gun list. You can’t beat it for the money. I kept my plastic rival and bought this.

[@michael7324]

@@CTrain I was at the range a few weeks ago and a guy next to me had the Rival polymer. He said he feels like he's cheating using the gun. Is the Steel that much better?

[@CTrain]

@@michael7324 I would consider the source there. Is this a GM or Master class shooter. Or some stand and shoot, only ever shot PD issued stock glocks “guy at the range”. Fwiw, it’s $300 more than the polymer version and even if you did like me and put every weight adding piece they sell on the polymer one, the steel version is still 9oz. heavier right where you want it. Low and in your hand. The felt recoil is instantly noticeably softer, especially when you shoot them side by side. It may be harder to justify buying a $900 gun out right. But if the choice is between buying the polymer version or the steel version, there’s no comparison. The extra $300 is worth it. But do remember the direct competitors for the steel frame canik start at $1500.

[@CTrain]

@@michael7324 with all that being said. I LOVED my polymer rival. But I always wished it was a steel frame. Now it is.

[@michael7324]

@@CTrain Thank you for the time. Thats the answer I was looking for. Keep up the great vids.