Canik TP9SF One Series: The best budget pistol of. all. time.

[@tonym362]

Good video. Bought my 1st Canik about 20 months ago. Fast forward, 6 Caniks & over 37K rounds later & no issues, I trust & use them as my EDC & competition guns. 👍

[@bxcongero1]

I own the TP9SF, SFX, ELITE, ELITE SC, and I shoot in competitions at my local FFL Parma Armory in Parma OH. I work way too much to travel to do any competitions so I'm kind of relegated to local competitions, that said, I've killed guys that that use CZs, Sigs, Sphynx, Dan Wesson's, all kinds of other race guns. I used it run my re-qualifications for the last 3 years, and hit 100 out of 100, and carry the ELITE SC as my backup. While I love my Sigs and M&Ps, I can't say enough about the Canik TP9 line. Drank the water a few years ago and have been hooked ever since.

[@v.german11b]

With you. Canik pistol models are superb combat handguns. Yet, you find some people "mistrusting" them. I believe the competition fears Canik!

[@SOBIsHobbies]

After keep hearing this Canik name over and over again I decided to do a research of my own to find out more about this firearm. And honestly I haven't found or heard any valid dislike about this handgun. The only people who complained about it were the ones that follow and practice politics like a religion. And their real dislike was that this gun was made in Turkey. But what can I say, lack of education and observation almost always led to bad decisions in history. That being said, I went ahead and ordered me one of these TP9SF One Series handgun. I just got it and haven't had a chance to take it to range yet. Nonetheless, from ergonomics stand point I already like this Canik TP9SF over my IWI Jericho 941 PSL9. My biggest problem with the Jericho is that its charging handle is very thin (hard to grab) and it's super hard to pull. So the combination of those two drawbacks easly make me choose this TP9SF over that handgun. Thanks for the review.

[@Sandhill1988]

Better than Glock half the price. There ya go.

[@64frontstreetuth50]

Finally

[@ferretswithguns7259]

Great review. I had the tungsten elite and sold it. Not sure why, I had 5000 rounds through it without a hiccup. The elite one came along and it was a no brainer for me. I am 1000 rounds into it and I have yet to have a failure.

[@ShadowDemon80]

I just picked one up today. I’ve been on the lookout for this exact gun and can rarely find a Canik. I was ammo shopping for my AR and my local outdoor sportsman had one. I asked the guy to let me check it out, it was only 285, I asked how many in stock, as he was looking it up a guy down the counter by him asked if it was a Canik then asked how many. Guy said only display model and I made the decision to buy it. The other guy came up and said , if I wasn’t buying it he was. And then rattled off the 5 other TPSF9 models he owned and said they are awesome guns. Btw, I tested this reviewers complaint about the mag not dropping when cold, I have no problem with mine. It spits out as soon as the release is triggered.

[@MDpolo]

The only Canik that I’ve owned was the TP9SFx. It was a sweet shooter. Thanks for sharing!

[@hartsickdisciple]

I haven't had any issue with mags dropping freely. Everything about the TP9 feels like a $500-600 gun to me. It's only cheap because it's from Turkey, and borrowed a lot of engineering from the Walther P99. This isn't really a budget pistol. It just happens to be cheap for the reasons I mentioned.

[@vikingbraid7515]

Also a Kentucky boy, TP9SF is my everyday carry gun. Excellent piece!👍🏻

[@Anonymous-ip4qx]

What holster do you use?

[@vikingbraid7515]

I just use the included Blackhawk style paddle holster. Once you get used to it, it works quite well.

[@ENOCH-TT]

@@Anonymous-ip4qx aliengear holster is the best by far, I have the full mod4 kit

[@Megalodon.89]

Viking Braid where do you order mags from?

[@ENOCH-TT]

@@Megalodon.89 my local gun stores carries the same ones that come in the box

[@aimeagle]

Love my Canik tp9sf! Thing just works, all the time.

[@supercraig2009]

I've heard nothing negative on this gun other than nit picking; however, no gun is Perfect!

[@jefflyon2020]

When loaded with 18rds of 9mm the mags fall freely no problem.found mine for 200bux used.century arms has parts and accesories,plus their customer service has gotten much better than it used to be if that helps anyone decide to pick one up or not.1000rds and not one hiccup.good firearm for price.

[@brianjackson3589]

3 things im not prejudice about guns ,food or women doesnt matter what country theyre from

[@supercraig2009]

Can't we all just get Along...lol Same here

[@cannonj12]

Thanks for doing these reviews. I enjoy them and learn a lot. Your assessment at the end was spot on, in my opinion.

[@bertthebuilder4699]

Im a sig fan! Straight up i love sig they awesome. But i will be getting a canik. My buddy has one n its awesome. Very accurate, light trigger, reset is so short i double tap on accident. Side by side he out shoots my group everytime

[@dougwilliams8602]

I owned three Caniks. They are excellent shooters

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Doug Williams not good enough to keep though I take it? By you saying “owned”, past tense.

[@ThatGuy-zb5kc]

Stfu

[@johnmud5085]

I'm confused a bit.... @1:44 you say you don't get into the "political stuff", but then go on a political voyage until roughly 2:50 in... lol. And then even say it influences your review. That makes me very confused. First, you said politics will not weigh in to the review, then you say they absolutely will. hmm. I'm totally lost by this point! dude!

[@frankcarvell8935]

Greetings from Kentucky: I haven't met a Canik I didn't like.

[@frankcarvell8935]

Carlos Danger Canik would still be my choice. They have exceptional triggers and come packaged with more accessories than most other brands. For the price you just can’t beat a Canik.

[@jasonrichard6286]

@Carlos Danger This Canik is a shooter!

[@tylerforehand2917]

From Kentucky as well, just purchased this recently and i have no complaints at all for this nice piece. Great price and great performance!

[@MrSoulgenius]

Exactly Frank good sir!! I have the tp9sfelite one series and it was so awesome I went out and bought the full size tp9sf. The pistols really are great quality for the price lets just hope they don't put quantity of quality and keep it that way

[@jopopojo6470]

I just purchased the Canik tp9sf as my very first gun. I looked at Glocks to start and thought I was leaning towards a Springfield XD but, I fell in love with the Canik after trying it. It felt better than the rest and while this may be attributed to my lack of experience I'm happy with my choice. It's low price certainly helped but had it been the same price as the XD I still would have gone with the tp9 in the end.

[@supercraig2009]

I'm a Springfield Armory guy...great guns; however, Canik TPSF is next on my list for sure

[@drjaywhitlock]

I recently purchased the TP9 SFX ($461) and the TP9 SF Elite ($299) and just got back from the range shooting both of them. I put about 200-300 rounds through the SFX and had only ONE bullet not feed. Other than that not one other issue. Fired great, felt great to shoot and for me, an amateur shooter that doesn't know much about guns, a decent pattern. The Elite I put about 150-200 maybe more rounds through it and NOT ONE issue. Fired great and it feels better to me than the SFX. Triggers on both are awesome!! Right out of the case at 10 yards with the Elite a very good grouping. I would highly recommend these guns. The Elite will be my EDC. Now just to find a holster and get better at my groupings.

[@slickdaddy12]

I'm sorta "old school" and prefer hammer fired autos. Example: Sig P229, 236, CZ P01 etc. etc. But do shoot polymer striker fired pistols and choose the Sig P320 compact as my edc. The Canik tp9sf has been a surprise. It's a good shooter and reliable. Aprox. 2000 rds and no issues. It's a good polymer pistol and a great choice.

[@nedstarke691]

Thanks for doing a new video. I have enjoyed them all.

[@petespurgeon7217]

Hard to beat for quality & performance coupled with a good trigger, worth putting on shopping list. Thanx. P.S.

[@caseyetyson]

I almost got sucked into the Glock bs but then I got an m&p 9 m2.0 and I love that gun but heard about Canik and ended up getting a tp9 sf elite and it's the best gun I have ever had or shot. I will be getting the sfx and the elite sc to round out my set up. They work so well for me and I'm left-handed.

[@supercraig2009]

Glock is like a Clock...keeps ticking; however, Springfield Armory is a great competitor. Canik TPSF is on my list...definitely

[@scottzappa9314]

ONLY time the mag had a problem in the MANY reviews I've seen of the Caniks

[@guysmith9353]

I'm glad you're back! I really enjoy your unique police/Army perspective and your review style. I'm a drill sergeant stationed at Presidio of Monterey, so I get my gun fix through your reviews. I'm interested in your take on the Canik TP9SF Elite Combat. Any chance you'll pick one up at some point?

[@jhelmsing]

I nearly bought one about a year ago. I'll see if anyone near me has one I can choot. 🤙🏼 I appreciate the support!!

[@jims9249]

Always enjoy your reviews.

[@JustinDoesFlips]

I bought the Tan TP9SF One Series last week and I can say my mag drops free no problem.

[@darnellwinchester3762]

Same the mag drop is perfect and smooth

[@v.german11b]

Sixteen years later, Canik grew bigger and better. All Canik pistol models are superb modern combat handguns. Anyone who says otherwise, either hasn't even fired one (Turkey makes some people go "🦃" 😁) or is a Glock die-hard fan flat out rejecting anything that's not Glock. Actually, Canik has it right: they are SUPERIOR HANDGUNS.

[@bumpercoach]

its the Canik clone of the PPQ which derives from the P99 -- all have the same trigger w/ awesome quick reset

[@deasttn]

The description of the grip being plastiky is accurate. Very nice pistol.

[@dmxisraw]

Mine drop free... I own 2 of those SF models, an SF Elite & a Elite SC! Great Guns!! Good Quality Builds!

[@turkbozkurt2972]

Caniks made for army and police force, will work any condition, 60k shoots guaranteed, don`t worry about waranty, they will last forever

[@Sandhill1988]

Great weapons, I have the SA and SF. Great job Turkey 👍.

[@kirbymoffatt8320]

For the first 300 rds mine had issues going back into battery springs were super stiff. After that its run perfect

[@ihatefords1000]

This guy is nit picking, I can tell he is a glock fanboy 5 minutes into the video

[@dbaldwin71]

Totally agree. It's like he's just reviewing it because someone asked him to. I am buying this gun within the next couple weeks to be my primary. I have watched dozens of videos and this is the first that it was NOT a gun the reviewer WOULD buy.

[@beamer7]

Yup. I could tell that too

[@ChrisB-zz8dh]

Yeah I can’t stand Glock fanboys.

[@bumpercoach]

then he ruins your comment at 12min

[@supercraig2009]

@@ChrisB-zz8dh Im a Springfield Armory guy, but the Canik is definitely next on my List

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Turkey is a NATO ally. They fought alongside us in Korea and Vietnam. Leave politics out of gun reviews. Hell I collect and shoot Soviet, Russian, Argentine, German (NAZI era) guns. Guns don't kill people. Guns don't vote. Guns don't care about politics. Neither do I when it comes to politics. I also tend to like Israeli guns as well.

[@jhelmsing]

I would be amiss not to describe the temultuous relationship with Turkey at this point as it could very possibly effect future availability, warranty coverage and replacement parts. My goal is to make a well rounded review, and until Canik makes a USA based subdivision it is something to be aware of. I appreciate the opinion 👍🏼

[@murato8711]

@@jhelmsing Janik has invested $10mn to produce the new SC model in the US recently. It is there to stay.

[@jhelmsing]

@@murato8711 good news for sure! 👍🏼

[@manatwork7799]

@@jhelmsing The gun is made in Vermont.

[@michaelcollins2957]

Great video! Keep up the great work!

[@LwizzleBeatz]

Just bought one 2 days ago and my magazine drops right out!

[@seadav0183]

Thank you SO MUCH for saying Canick correctly!!!

[@latonyawilliams2891]

I just got mine I love it mag drop fully out this my first gun love your video

[@darnellwinchester3762]

Maine SkyyWalker same mine drops easy and smooth

[@silvaback2922]

Just bought one. Has not arrived yet, but can't wait. Did you sand inside the grip? I noticed at 14:25 of video your clip fell out smooth as silk...........

[@richki.24]

Love me my Canik TP9SF-Elite ....

[@kennethkuiros1110]

This guy wants to hate this gun but he can’t it’s like not liking a woman’s personality but he sure loves her body

[@jackdaniel.2546]

I have the SA with de cocker and my has the sfl. Love them. Fight out of the box super accurate. Mags drop perfectly. My wife’s ran perfect until about 300 rounds. Then a lot of cycling issues. Tried124 grain NATO. Same shit. Then we found out Century arms the importer will send you a slide rod and softer spring for free. It’s a captured spring all in one unit. Problem solved.

[@ihatefords1000]

Yes and at the same time the lord takes care of those that take care of themselves, So if someone is kicking in your door dont stand there and yell the lord is my protection , or you will probably die

[@jackdaniel.2546]

@@ihatefords1000 I’m ready at all times. Not a Glock clown.

[@MeadowShreder4]

On the 43x video, you mentioned it’s one of your top 5 Glocks. You should do a video on what your top 5 Glocks are and why...

[@ihatefords1000]

Canik tp9sf is twice the gun that glock is at half the cost

[@supercraig2009]

I concur. Yeah, Glocks are proven tanks, but no gun is perfect. Im an Springfield Armory guy with Canik next on my list

[@v.german11b]

Glocks are overrated. Once Glock's patent expired, different gun manufacturers redesigned the striker-fired polymer frame platform as good, and some others better than Glocks. Case in point: CANIK pistols.

[@anthonyn.3575]

Hello J Helmsing, last video was 7+ months ago. Are you still around and planning on uploading anymore videos ?!?!

[@slickraccoon420]

The mags slightly stick at first, it breaks in after a while , then you GONNA complain about how the mags fly out like a missile. I have a several tp9 sf had the same issue with the one series. Its the only Gun that I'll pick if its not a glock.

[@supercraig2009]

I'm seeing the big picture now...Canik is now on my List

[@hosministry]

put your faith in any gun and it can fail you....yet if you put your faith in Christ the Lord...He will never fail you.

[@ihatefords1000]

Yup very true but Smith and Wesson also protects me !!

[@AmericaWorker100]

Amen brother

[@supercraig2009]

Indeed. Put on the Armor of God...Only protection needed

[@ronniebaughman1666]

Just bought a CANIK TP9SF the mags drop free empty no problem with mine it comes with Mec Gar magazines and warren tactical steel sights and a superb trigger overall a bargain I bought many Ruger p95 pistols and still have one today and it is reliable and Mec Gar is making magazines for it 15 - 17 - 20 round it was a bargain pistol also.

[@skiflyfightdoc]

Your review of the AREX Delta was the first video of yours that I ever watched; it blew me away. These 2 reviews ranks up with (or higher than) Mike at MrGunsnGear and Tim at Military Arms Channel. Are you on Patreon? I cannot locate you on Patreon. I would like yo help subsidize your superb work. "Back The Blue"!

[@alem7536]

About the magazine not dropping free, I think it's an issue that affects your gun specifically or, perhaps, I've been lucky? On my Tp9 SF, both magazines that came with the gun, drop free. Oh, and I noticed during your shooting session, your magazine dropped free right in your hand...

[@onehotnissan08]

Thank you what app for great video just purchase I have no issues with the Meg sticking it also came with fiber optic front sight is that something new

[@parkerprecision6675]

its about time for another review. thank you but whats your thoughts on the springfield xdm 4.5 10mm

[@jhelmsing]

I've honestly never shot a XDM in 10mm. I like the XDM platform well enough though. I know it gets knocked around by a lot of people but I didn't find much to complain about.

[@Gmonee1234]

Honestly just keep doing practice reloads and it will drop free soon after. Mine didn't have that problem. I felt like you were decently harsh on it. Its $300 for an is9000 rated pistol is great. You can go to war with the thing.

[@Pissarrio]

What is your favorite handgun all things considered in the $700 to $1000 range that i good for range and self defense....

[@ronjohnson5386]

I look forward to your reviews. Respect your opinions (especially in that you are not reluctant to voice them, in an intelligent, well-spoken fashion.... An overlooked component of video presentations) Objectively speaking....the country of manufacture/origin should have nothing to do with a review...though obviously, some choose to make it a point of contention. My answer: JUST DON"T BUY IT, as your opinion with regards to WHERE, is essential irrelevant to whether or not the pistol is of quality or not.

[@brianjackson3589]

First person ive heard pronounce it correctly just got one not to long ago nice gun for an even 300 mines drop magazines like greased owl shit though i wouldve taken it back if it didnt

[@jamesbranham2217]

I hear hi points are very reliable but man that slide is HUGE .. I am curious about the tp9sf though.. rrrr .. I don't know about longevity but the taurus g3 is 100 percent reliable .. soft shooting.. and I think a very good trigger for even less money.. hmmmm

[@supercraig2009]

Hi-points are surprisingly not bad from what i know if you can get around the design...imo. Although, it would not be my everyday carry. My next will be this Canik. Proven 60k round tests

[@dr.benjaminbennettth.d.7304]

Thank you!

[@PhillyFpsGaming]

i got the sf and i love it

[@exodo7727]

For giving it a bad review you sure couldn’t put it down the whole video. Looks to me that you know this gun is better than the Glock and cheaper you just couldn’t come to grip to excepting it And by the way I own one and it’s amazing I don’t have any of the problems you mentioned on this video.

[@supercraig2009]

Glad you like the Canik and not nit picking it apart. This gun has surpassed it's endurance test with 60k rounds This is next on my list

[@brucelansing6890]

My empty mag drops free just fine.

[@SapperGentleman]

Ah, I see the Cult of Canik showed up in the comments. 😆

[@slapnasty5183]

I had an adjustable mag release screw on mine

[@ElJefe7771]

Can you add a red dot without modifying the slide, or do you need to upgrade and get the elite or the tp9sfx?

[@Acoff]

The rear site takes any Glock sight or mounting plate

[@davidblankenship4672]

My brand new canik sf mag doesn't stick at all

[@paulh6101]

The best budget pistol is a glock LE trade in .40...

[@jhelmsing]

Touché

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

.40 is dead. Lol

[@Jeff-xn1ew]

All the Leo ones I bought have 9mm barrels in them now and all run great.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Jeff don’t you have to put a 9 mil extractor in too? I can’t remember

[@robl884]

@@cosmolinefiend9853 you don't HAVE to put in the 9mm extractor but it's a good idea if you're gonna carry it. Reduces the potential margin of error.

[@SashaStarSm]

Hi mr helmsing im your student you had last year :[

[@jeffshemanski3711]

I just bought one n like it better than my m&p n its way better than my glock 19 gen 5 not really a fan of the glock anyway but sounds like this guy can't see a good gun when it's right in front of his face n yes I would trust my life with the canik just passed 1000 rds n not one problem yet n the mags fall right out

[@supercraig2009]

Next on my list. I'm a Springfield Armory guy, but Canik is proven 60k rounds...wowzers

[@889976889]

You should check out their elite series it’s even better 😎

[@foxguyday]

Where you getting the G from in Canik?

[@Acoff]

Its pronounced ja-neek Turkish c’s are j’s

[@foxguyday]

12 Narrow Gates every dealer I know pronounces like it’s spelled

[@dannybiel]

Has anyone tried mounting a red dot on this model?

[@napsguns]

it's a pity your channel was not allowed to grow with all the demonetisation and youtube's ideological crap. you had some pretty decent videos!

[@radiofreejacksoncounty9317]

Roger is KZbin famous

[@jhelmsing]

He deserves it. His son is a weirdo and he has to deal with that on the back side.

[@radiofreejacksoncounty9317]

I agree totally. But his son is Rain Man weird or Forest Gump weird, so he’s oddly charming.

[@Me2Lancer]

I understand your concerns with Turkey but Turkey is a member of NATO

[@mhlittleton6493]

Demonetization has hurt a lot of gun channels. I do know a lot of guys have had success with Patreon. It looks like based on your the number of likes and comments you have, that might be an option if you wanted to pursue it. I’d be willing to help out.

[@kenn712]

I had a tp9sfx and I would say it is just ok to me. I traded it for a glock 34gen5 should have spent the extra money and bought a Glock or sig

[@supercraig2009]

Ever considered Springfield Armory.

[@The_Swan89]

Why do you not pronounce it as “can-ik” ?

[@dbaldwin71]

The true pronunciation of this gun is Ja-nik.... I thought the same thing originally when I started researching this gun. Guess its the way the Turks say it

[@v.german11b]

In English is pronounced: CANIK.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Been a minute hasn’t it?

[@jhelmsing]

Too long 👍

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

J Helmsing glad to see you reviewing again. I like your reviews. Thorough...

[@deepdiver1069]

It would've been nicer if you kept your review strictly about the gun, leaving the politics out of it. You clearly don't know what you talking in that front.

[@ChrisB-zz8dh]

Did he say buy this instead of high point. No shit!!! WTF

[@Hunterlewis675]

But! If something breaks they do not have any real customer service for warranty. Traded my p.o.s. For 2000 rounds

[@radiofreejacksoncounty9317]

101 says it needs a flat trigger 😵😵

[@jhelmsing]

🤮

[@avigares]

if your gonna talk shit about this gun,go check out MikePapaKilo's 10000 round review on this gun then later talk about it..

[@mountainhobo]

"Why would somebody buy a Hi-Point when there is something like this?" -- Hi-Point will be here, and their service will take care of you. With the current political situation, will Canik? Also, Hi-Point is manufactured in the US, and for some people that may be enough in the battle of the bottom shelvers.

[@ibleedpurple52]

Never mix your politics with your guns dude caniks pistols are awesome & there customer service is grade A also they will have American locations soon enough

[@mountainhobo]

Concern over service availability in the future is a legitimate concern. BTW, my views do not come into it since I own neither. Also, since I own a CZ, clearly I do not mind foreign-made products.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Canik is a private company that has NOTHING to do with the Turkish government.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

They just happen to be located in Turkey.

[@mountainhobo]

@Cosmoline Fiend "Canik is a private company that has NOTHING to do with the Turkish government." -- Please point to where I implied otherwise.

[@ihatefords1000]

This guy is a glockster for sure, very obvious

[@uAintliveifudontthiz]

Haha

[@jlra1966]

Image of gun too far

[@theumpteenthtime8854]

Don't buy Turkish.

[@Kodeeni]

Save your money and buy a Glock

[@sqwk2559]

Kodeeni - ridiculous. Glocks need a barrel, the plastic sights swapped out and the trigger replaced.

[@Kodeeni]

There is a reason Glocks are the #1 weapon of law enforcement and sell as they do, that said I agree about the sights. The barrel is only relevant if your shooting cast bullets. I do because of bears,

[@PhillyFpsGaming]

A cop told me in person my gun is a glock killer this week i want to put a sight on it and a lazer

[@Kodeeni]

shots shots I’d skip the laser, get good Trijicon HD sights, easy to pick up during the day and bright at night

[@JustinGoldsmith]

Glocks are the #1 weapon of law enforcement because the decision is made by people who only consider cost and popularity. Reliability, shootability, and grip angle don't matter to people who write the checks. Glock lost the military contract.