New Canik SFX Rival Competition Pistol Review

[@richardwaid4718]

Canik has a simple formula, first listen to the market, second study your findings, third hire expert competition shooters and give serious credibility to their feedback and recommendations, fourth continue ongoing innovation based on strong data, fifth highest level of quality control, and finally, don’t be greedy. Maintain reasonable prices and solid customer service. Great review Sootch!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Richard!

[@rik4369]

Agree 100%. Canik is doing it better than most weapons companies. I have had the V2 version since 2016. Not one complaint about this pistol. I picked up the TP 9 SC in 2020. I carry a Glock 30 S in .45 and own an 1988 W. German Sig 226. I have owned a few different pistols through the years. I mention this in comparison to the Canik line of pistols. They are solid firearms with accessories and adjustments to consumers request. Keep up the great reviews , I never buy a weapon without your POV. This Rival is on my watch list, thanks to you. Semper Fi

[@ethangcosby]

Where did you come up with the 5th best QC stat? I Have a couple caniks myself and I’d like to prove a couple naysayers wrong.

[@richardwaid4718]

@@ethangcosby go to gavintoobe KZbin channel, search for tp9sfx comparison to glock 17 He does an in-depth analysis with lots of science comparing the Canik TP 9SFX to the Glock 17 that’s been modified for competition. Out of the box the Canik outperform the Glock in two categories, velocity and accuracy. Check that one out, pretty strong validation for the incredible value of the Canik.

[@1308SPAZZ]

That totally sums it up man. I can’t wait till Canik takes the pcc , 45acp and 10mm into the fold . It’s lights out for everyone else

[@DavidMN-]

My TP9SF has been a dream, 0 issues, everyone loves to shoot it!

[@mulekicker-ut5jl]

If you don’t mind me asking what is a fair used price on a pistol like yours ?

[@cpwiththegt4779]

same! full size sf and i now have a all black elite 15 rounder. love them both, have had 0 issues with sf after thousands and thousands.... however the elite had a malfunction early on - had to send it back to canik. they got me 100% though. id trust em with my life. i normally cycle 500+ rounds thru a gun before i carry anyways but... take care.

[@R_W_Smith]

"...but we're not in Turkey." -- Too funny! (I spent two years over there... loved it!) Great review, as always!

[@douglassalley9117]

I also spent two years over their. I was station in Acura (sp?}

[@BB-yh5rd]

@DEFENCE HUB Incredibly long and rich history. Want to see Hagia Sophia someday amongst a thousand places I've read about in Turkey. My best friend when I was exchange student ages ago in Germany was Turkish. His family treated me like family. Really my first exposure to anything Turkish and it was great. Been wanting to go there for decades.

[@resulelci1926]

Thank you so much.🇹🇷😊

[@resulelci1926]

@@BB-yh5rd thank you so much.

[@beybulatozden9508]

according to your amerikan pronouncation the turks want to change the name of brand as Kenik

[@mevinsmiley5210]

I've been a shooter my whole life & after getting the TP9SFX, Canik has become my favorite overall company simply due to the price points for the offerings. I typically run Sigs but have been carrying the Canik TP9 Elite Combat lately & love it as well. Regardless, I recommend Canik to literally everyone I talk guns with. My FFL has me on his call list when he sees a Darkside Rival hit his shop.

[@thedude3251]

Canik pistols have the best triggers right out of the box, period. 👍🤙👏

[@richardwaid4718]

Maybe you should’ve qualified that best trigger comment with “at or near this price point” ever pulled the trigger on a CZ shadow 2? Much nicer out of the box, I have a tp9sfx and the CZ shadow 2 I take the canik as an open carry when in the woods but always take the CZ to the range.

[@chadcoleman4243]

Very true, they also listen to their consumers and make “changes” to help suit their buyers!! Great guns

[@cohoonatube]

Was shocked after shooting nearly all the Sigs, M&Ps, Walther's, and Glocks, that I settled and purchased the Canik Mete SFX... It won't let me miss the bullseye! Looking forward to a long relationship with Canik. Great review, sub'd. Thanks!

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Watched this video a month ago and commented on it……….fast forward a month and I have bought 2 Canik’s: a Rival and a Whiteout! This is the best Canik review video out there. Precise, full of info and very informative.

[@randy464]

After a while I had to stop shooting my Canik SFX Rival because I was putting the bullets thru the same hole. I was just wasting ammo lol. Super great pistol to shoot.

[@drummerboy5]

Guys, I just bought the gray rival with gold accents. If you loved caniks before, the rival is absolutely freaking amazing. Once you hold one you will buy it I guarantee it!

[@chadrichardson9832]

Absolutely a game changer

[@jacobboespflug7930]

Have to agree fully, as a beginner competitor shooter I bought my first canik TPSFX because you couldn’t beat the price and what you get. Since then I have fell in love I have put well over 7,000 rounds through it, no problems what so ever. Now I own 9 of them ever model they make. Can’t say enough about them. They where great at Shot Show this year to.

[@redalrt4]

I just bought the METE SFX. It's a total tack driver. I love it. The Rival will probably be my next acquisition.

[@johnstanton2853]

My first gun was a Canik TP9V2 which I loved. Later I got a Walther PDP 5" compact. This gun looks like their offspring.

[@robertgalloup6171]

I own also but on the 40 cal....limited run when they came out. Also 3 other Caniks... Just great guns.

[@hopewilliams6705]

Great reviews and I will get this! I carry a canik elite sc everyday and has been 💯 for over a year shooting 50 to 100 rounds every couple of weeks

[@sootch00]

The Elite sc is an excellent Carry gun! Thanks Hope

[@markhighwayman]

Thank you sootch, for a great Rival review. I own 3 Caniks and love them all. The only sore point I have is that the purchasing extra factory magazines has been near impossible for a year now. The only readily magazines has been the 18 round promags which I do not like. This has been only sore spot for recommending Caniks to anyone. The after market product support for any factory accessories and magazines has been extremely lacking. I dont think covid and supply chain can not be used as an excuse any more as other manufactures have been able by now to keep up. Plus Canik now sells so many pistols now in the U.S. they should have factory magazines available. I hope Canik can fix this problem sometime in the near future because they are such excellent firearms.

[@2swole4u74]

Thats a great way for them to increase sales also.

[@MidwestPyro55]

Yeah, canik magazines have been impossible to find in stock the last couple of years.. :(

[@raymondconey6891]

Walther PDP 18rd mags fit

[@CJRKENT7697]

I got lucky, bought the gun and at another booth the had Canik mags 18rd with +2 extension $44.95, pricey but they are mine

[@snoopywl8880]

Canik is so under rated. People overlook them because they're from over seas but the Turks have been pushing out great firearms lately. I just wish they had more options in 40 or a 45 acp canik would be nice

[@daebak7370]

Glock beretta sig fn hk cz etc are all from overseas so what's the excuse

[@Gsmooth10455]

@@daebak7370 Heck except for my S&W 357 Magnum all of my handguns are German/Austrian. I own 4 Glocks, 4 Sigs, and 1 Walther PDP. My next handgun though will be the Canik SFX Rival. I hear so many great things about Caniks that I figured that it was time to find out for myself.

[@daebak7370]

@@Gsmooth10455 you won't be disappointed. Caniks are honestly higher quality pistols than glocks they are on same tier as hk sig beretta etc..glock just has that long track record #1 reliability which is the most important criteria for a gun aka self defense tool

[@Gsmooth10455]

@@daebak7370 Just ordered one, should have it in my hands in 5 days.

[@sci-fihorizons2867]

@@Gsmooth10455 Collect all the WW1 Central Powers...

[@Brad-ic4bp]

A Canik TP9SF was my very first semi-auto purchase, back in 2016, so I have a soft spot for their guns. I think they're best value budget-guns. Yes, they're knock-offs of (better?) manufacturer offerings. This one looks like a semi-copycat of my Walther Q5 Match. But I've never heard a bad word about their reliability, functionality or quality.

[@Blueknight1960]

Yes I know your comment is a year old but, the canik rival is not a budget gun, it's budget friendly,

[@The-Homecook-0000]

You think it's better then the match 5

[@2strokeYardSale]

"The fiber optic sight of the front allows you to really catch that sight. And then with the spacing that's in between the back and the front it, it just allows you to get really good accuracy. It has that longer sight radius because of the five inch barrel so you know you're able to really pick up those sights and to get more on target." This is the kind of high quality content I expect from a non-competition shooter reviewing a competition pistol.

[@ms.hotshot2232]

I love my Rival shot it in my first USPDA this past Sunday!!!!!

[@PresidentoftheManosquare]

I bought one today. I had no issues with it but my mother who isn't as skilled in shooting limp wristed it a few times and we got two stove pipes. But i coached her and all the other shots ran smooth. And she was very accurate actually. Great firearm.

[@brianhall23]

We love our Canik firearms.

[@Ocdoutdoors]

Thanks for showing it next to the mete. Helps see the difference. That definitely will be on my want list.

[@kimmorrison9169]

Boy I like this. Competition ready and all for under $700. It just includes sooo much to. Great trigger, sights and the bases plates.

[@neilcharmer3883]

Canik seem to be bringing out a different varient every year , which i love , this looks incredible for around $680. , keep the reviews coming in as fast please ,regards Neil , Manchester UK. ps Big fan.

[@granthenderson696]

Neil, being working at a gun range here in Florida I see so many UK tourists loving to shoot at our range. How on earth do you tolerate your no-gun laws? Honest question. We Americans all own guns.

[@reelfishing002]

I think this might be my next pistol, EVERY pistol should come with everything like this one ! Now that’s the New standard

[@billwarren7406]

I bought this gun 2 days ago... I love it....thanks sootch

[@roberteshelman5917]

I've been waiting to get this firearm and today was the day. Super excited to finally have this. This is my first Canik and I've heard nothing but good things about this pistol. Thanks for the review!

[@artierodriguez8334]

This is gonna be my 15yo daughters competition gun. She's participated in IDPA and that bug has really bitten her. Not only has it reviewed well by many; but the price is a no brainer.

[@harrisla123456]

I have a Brand New TP9sfx and it stovepipes on every round!! After communicating with them via e-mail I was informed that if my ammo was not loaded to NATO specs or to +P I will have malfunctions. Also they are Backordered on magazines and base plates. They were RESPONSIVE and are sending me a lower strength recoil spring assembly. I haven't received it yet, but will keep you updated!! Hopefully this will resolve my cycling issues and they will get magazines and base plates in stock.

[@gloriamaletta8667]

My SFX runs like a fine Swiss watch with 115 grain ammo with a Galloway stainless guide rod and 22 pound spring it also has a Freedomsmith billet aluminium trigger that makes the already great stock trigger even better a very very short take up hardly any slack and a even shorter reset probably the best striker fired trigger I've ever felt even better than my stock Walther PPQ gen 2 navy 9mm trigger that is pretty good

[@barrygoodson4952]

Canik/Century Arms customer service is excellent. They respond quickly and will take care of the problem.

[@2pugman]

My Canik came in today. I have to wait a week for the NIC check to clear. OK, the NIC check came thru and now to the range. Finally made it to the range. The trigger on this 1911 is awesome. Great firearm.

[@TTiger86268]

Have three caniks, will be adding this one asap.

[@v.german11b]

Great review! 👏🏼 The Rival is stunning! Another Canik to add up to my Canik handgun collection, which includes the two METE models.

[@PapaTBatonrouge]

I gotta agree 👍 I love my METE's, but this seems like the perfect METE!!! METE with extended mag release and slide stop in addition to being able to put a full sized dot = WINNER!!!

[@v.german11b]

@@PapaTBatonrouge I already own the SFT and SFX. I am sold on the SFX Rival.

[@PapaTBatonrouge]

@@v.german11b I ordered mine on the 19th, but it STILL has not shipped 😡😡

[@v.german11b]

@@PapaTBatonrougeI just bought the Canik SFx Rival Darkside at a gun show here in Houston TX. I am very excited about taking it to the range. It is not just a competition gun, it can be carried on an OWB holster, and also it can be used as home defense pistol.

[@drummerboy5]

Caniks have phenomenal triggers with the whole package you get for the price. I sold my glocks, m&p’s, sigs, walthers, cz’s. I only have a springfield xdm compact 10mm for hiking. All my 9mm are canik!

[@Mundo-702]

Canik is doing it right you feel good with any purchase from them and it don't hurt that they are really good looking guns. Keep it up Canik!👍

[@Ocho-Sinko]

Whats up @Sootch great informative video as always. It’s true Canik just keep upping the bar. Thanks for your reviews I look for your review on a firearm that I’m interested in you have never steered me wrong. 🤙🏾

[@leoguy1609]

Very good value for the money, did had issues with mines which Century Arms quickly fixed, they replaced the extractor and silver recoil guide rod assembly and replaced it with a blue one.

[@worthingtonwashington6020]

Awesome review, you made me purchase the Rival today!

[@The_Engineer_Guy]

Holy damn. This thing comes with more things in the case than some cars....

[@stevemckeown4120]

good review I bought one and ran it on a stage, then added a green dot.Now to zero.Love it so far-

[@Edwardsprink]

If canik can make a micro 9(I.e Glock 43, Sig P365, Taurus GX4 sized guns) they will have completed their arsenal

[@Precocktrigger]

I agree. I carry my m&p shield plus. Spring/Summer Time

[@Debb4h]

They have actually. Check Canik tp9 sub elite.

[@Precocktrigger]

@@Debb4h I have one now. Thanks

[@chriscan6584]

Shot my SFX and TP9 today. Superb handling and nice triggers. No issue putting rounds inside a 6 in target quickly at 7 or 10 yards. I even used a box of 2 year old steel case ammo where the coating started to dry up and feel like powder. No issues whatsoever- but will not use them again because I don't want to damage my extractors or ejectors.

[@intj2948]

Canik has been knocking it out of the park. Very impressed with Canik!

[@fotofavoloso267]

I have 3 Rivals and they only came with 2 mags. Maybe when they were first came on the market they shipped with 3 mags. I asked my gun shop about getting one with three mags, but all of their suppliers only had new Rivals with 2 mags. Btw...IMHO its the best gun for the money.

[@sunson1491]

The influencer pack came with three mags and a big beautiful gift box. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqaZgJyHa61osLs

[@kyarakll4os7]

I really wish Canik could come out with different caliber options like .380/.22.... I'm surprised they don't have .45 or .40 yet. They're doing a great job with the 9mm so far, imagine if they brought more caliber options and rifles too... They would skyrocket the firearm industry.

[@liquidsteel]

I think keeping 1 caliber is what helps keeps cost low. But your right it would be nice to see different options.

[@Shahkee13300]

I can't love this style enough! 👍

[@3wheelmannc860]

Very nice addition to their line. Thanks for review.

[@OGsDangerShow]

I never thought a pistol could have TOO MANY slide/cocking serrations, but Çanik has done it! Serrations on the barrel hood?! Too much! 😆

[@TuAFFalcon]

Turk here... I don't think we have the line under the C for Canik. The alphabet uses both C and the line C, U and U with dots etc.

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

I haven’t shot a Canik but am very interested. Everyone likes the trigger

[@Grizzleback07]

Triggers are very nice. Crisp and short reset and it doesn't break the bank either.

[@joninwv]

I bought on a couple days ago. Such a good shooter. Love it.

[@billcox6705]

My Canik Pistol is so easy to slide, front, back, middle of the gun. Love it. Easy to take apart for cleanings. If this were my first Pistol buy, probably would have been My only make...but bought Sig first. Love them both.

[@billcox6705]

Thanks for your review!

[@BigMeanyVids]

Yep yep yep. Want it.

[@freddiebromlow1678]

Thank you sir for this review of this firearm it is one handgun that I really like to shoot. Canik has awesome trigger easy to disassemble and reassemble and clean your reviews are very are very good and on topic I just thank you

[@anthonycarabajal2525]

I've always noticed that the special package is only goes to the reviewers but still I love the reviews

[@Stubones999]

The most important thing the Mete has that the Rival does not is the chamber loaded indicator... I wish it had the CLI but it doesn't. Otherwise, the Rival is an amazing shooting pistol, the best gun I've ever purchased. Don't expect three mags. Mine came with two mags.

[@jeffwoods2599]

Mine came with two mags also. Interesting point, the Canik mags run in my Walther PDP, but my PDP mags won’t run in the Canik.

[@lftdblazer]

I don't want another 9mm pistol, but this one has piqued my interest. I wonder if they will bring out a 10mm or .45 model?

[@tylergibbins7003]

Another great review!! I'll be getting one of these for sure!

[@johnhemingway4838]

Just got mine. Trigger is insane..love it

[@sootch00]

Yes, that trigger.... incredible. Thanks John

[@tscottme]

Has sootch ever posted a bad review for any product? It's a sincere question.

[@timshelley8635]

Great video! Love how Cannick inckudesy all the stuff you need! Thanks Sootch!

[@christopherfrost1820]

as soon as i see one in stores that SOB will be MINE

[@Wellarmedpatriot]

You will not be disappointed!!! I just bought one 2 days ago took it to the range,,, omg!!! The trigger is amazing!!! It is a tac driver!! By far best striker fired trigger yet!!

[@christopherfrost1820]

@@Wellarmedpatriot oh ive got one now, as soon as my local shop had it i scooped it up, actually got another canik at the same time, up to 8 now

[@davehogg63]

sootch, don' forget Britain had a red, white & blue flag before America existed, I enjoy your content and I have family in the Greenville SC area. I live in Northeast England where we are severely limited in firearm ownership, my support is with you on firearm ownership.

[@sootch00]

Thanks David, it's a real shame where the UK has gone with gun control. Red White and Blue all the way!

[@mixedmarksman5873]

Love my Tp9sfx definitely gotta pick this up

[@thomaspuma434]

Yes I want this with the red dot

[@kennystrange8705]

I’m getting one!! Thank you for selling it to me!! Lol.. nice gun..👍 and I’m a m/ p guy but own a couple of cannic and very nice no complaints at all. Worth every penny!!

[@emrebaykurt640]

Thank you for the nice review.It’s always a great pleasure to watch your gun reviews👍

[@sootch00]

Thanks Emre!

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Lol, clicked on this video and didn’t even realize it was you, Sootch! I have seen a lot of Canik pistols come through my store and have shied away from them BUT, this gun intrigued me and i was interested in seeing an unbiased review of it. It really looks good. I may have to grab one. Great review!

[@winneves]

These are really nice firearms and maybe in the near future they will come out with a TM9 or MP9 to rival all the other micro compacts like the m&p shield, helcat ect...

[@JoseTorres-xl7zq]

That's what im waiting i have the ez 9mm , will love to have a canik that size to carry

[@aandc2005]

Don you have the best gun reviews on KZbin you should have a small article section every couple months in American handgunner magazine!👍😊

[@sootch00]

Thanks Alan!

[@GenXPertChannel]

My Rival will be here in a few days, to replace my TP9SA. I compared it against the Walther Q5 Match and the Q5 Match is better, but I couldn't justify the price difference- and at my skill level now, the pistol won't be the determining factor how I do. I competed in law enforcement class in the 90's with a Glock 22 .40 cal, but last time I trained was still 15 years ago doing CQB and a couple day Thunder Ranch advanced handgun class. Maybe when my skills come back and improve, I'll get the new TTI collaboration platform. Thanks for the video!

[@williamcarey6592]

You can use Walter mags and Sig 226 with a minor mod to the catch slot. The Mag gar sig mags are 1/2 the cost

[@benjaminargus9563]

Just got mine and can't wait to get it to the range and compare it to the wifes tp9 sfx both have great triggers so will be interesting to say the least

[@ronaldwynn8452]

Awesome pistol….I want one 🙂

[@stevehuckaba8152]

Thank you sootch you are good at what ya do. I have been watching since the prepping channel.

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

I handled a Canik TP9 Combat Elite, with the Salient Arms threaded barrel and a flat face aluminum trigger a lot like this one. There was takeup to about 90* and then almost a false wall, and it stacked as I pulled it back further until I hit a second wall, where it finally broke. The reset was super quick though right to that second wall, so I’m sure follow up shots are a breeze. It looks like they upgraded the trigger from that with the Rival…

[@goodyearguy2382]

I’m gonna have to add that on my canik collection 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@badbilly429]

High speed low drag and high value! What more could you want ?

[@vicentesanchez7168]

The Mag Dump In the End Was Flawless Well Done Gentleman Excellent Presentation Mr Sootch Definetly Have On Of Those On My 4 th Of July Wish List To FullFill 2022

[@ReinhardtX57]

own meta... its been my favorite pistol. planning to get sfx rival

[@dugger5302]

Good looking gun and great review. Hope your feeling better!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Dugger! I'm doing much better thanks Brother

[@danchamberlain3049]

Enjoy my Canik T-100 as a companion to my CZ P-01 Tac.

[@MarvelousCards]

I want one but I would prefer the rear sight version the METE has on the new sfx rival instead. I'm sure they will eventually release that version.

[@terryholloway9930]

I just bought one Don I like it thanks for the review living vicariously thru you in SC I can’t find a plate that fits my wolf celee red dot

[@CJRKENT7697]

Best reviews on the internet.

[@DR676767]

This would be the best 10 mm if turkey ever made that, be so awesome

[@wilsonglockenspiel8819]

Mete looks way better without going overboard on cuts and serrations. 🇺🇲 👌

[@Kurasai56]

It's what I like to call simplistic beauty. God I love my Mete and my TP9 Elite Combat.

[@billveitch2100]

I believe Ćanik actually licensed the rights to produce pistols based on the P99 from Walther.

[@SaNgJuN86]

I’m liking this big front and rear serration trend. Walther PDP and now Canik embracing thicker slide serrations. My Beretta APX, once thought of as such an ugly duckling should now be redeemed and one should consider it to be ahead of its time. I still think APX is underrated. It’s one of my best performer, lowest recoil, while being one of the cheapest.

[@2A-J.MAY08]

I bought my first canik last month got the flat dark earth Sfx rival that came with the mecanik 2 red dot and it’s my most accurate polymer pistol.

[@arnilreyes2996]

How many mags you got ?sfx rival dark side

[@LivingLife128]

i own a sfx and love it , but i don't think they will be taking over the market soon. They don't have the aftermarket support like a Glock ,MP or Sig . and mags are difficult to find. if my glock or mp broke a part i could go online and buy that part and have it in a few days. Canik needs to have their own stateside facilities instead of relying on century to import them . My grand power is a orphan after they dropped the line . getting parts for it is hard.

[@georged9234]

Love my TP9!

[@tonym362]

Canik mags are plentiful. I hope you're talking about the mag capacity. Trying to find additional Canik mags for my SC's, any if the 18 or 18+2 , finding a unicorn is easier. Also, 2 mags in the box. With 2, baseplates, not +2 However, good video

[@justin6888]

My recommendation is to buy another Canik for more mags. Lol. Im in the same boat as you though.

[@trickedoutequinox3265]

ProMag makes canik mags and they're actually pretty good as well

[@justin6888]

@@trickedoutequinox3265 have heard nothing good about them. I might try one or two out for myself to be sure, but it isn’t a bad option to buy another Canik, just a more expensive one.

[@trickedoutequinox3265]

@@justin6888 just try one out for yourself but yeah I have a couple caniks so I agree it's nice to interchange all the mags

[@metallampman]

Don.. video subject suggestion: Nothing to do with this Canik.. Many tubers have said that Red Dot sights are useless if your battery fails, vs prismatic which have the sight picture etched into the glass as a back up in case of battery failure.. I know you own ALL the major red dots.. how about taking the batteries out of your trijicon, aimpoints etc and try to hit a target at 100 and 200 and see what your success rate is ? eh.. thanks

[@Three60Crusader]

Smith & Wesson honestly pumps out just as much as Canik.

[@FJB-NOW]

Always a great review. Kudos!

[@christopherwg4236]

Sweet pistol!

[@davidaltergottjr7855]

This thing feels like a tank, and like you said the trigger is unreal.

[@JK97338]

Definitely on my list.

[@fireyourrocketts]

Hmmmm, I have the TP9 Combat Elite, not this one but also have the Walther PDP Pro full size with their newer performance trigger and guess what? ...in my opinion Walther is still king but Canik are phenomenal pistols as well as you said.

[@denisonbea6726]

We say like janik in Turkey but you can call it whatever you like guys we are ok:). I'm happy you like our guns but this is not enough i hope we can make much better ones for you.

[@bmiller9456]

Great review, as always!