Canik TP9SFX 1000 Round Review: The Most Accurate Pistol For The Money 

Nils Jonasson is a pro shooter for Canik, he’s a local to my area of Phoenix AZ. It’s amazing to watch him show up and shoot production with that setup and beat guys running $7000 Atlas open guns...

I've invested over the years in a lot of pistols. I'm an enthusiast. It's my hobby. That being said I reluctantly spent $379.00 a couple of years ago on the Canik TP9SA mod 2. Best investment in a new handgun ever. Until this day I'm still amazed that a pistol that good was purchased at a budget price. The Canik Fanatics have alot to "crow" about! I've shot the heck out of the pistol. Brass, aluminum, steel, and "el-cheapo" reloads. 1000 rds without cleaning. What the hell, I got it cheap!! Still shoots like a champ. 5000 rds later . . still chugs along. I'm amazed. I'm buying another. A "no brainer"!!

Caniks sell for $200-300 less than what you'd have to pay to get a comparable gun from a bigger brand name. They're not just good for the money, they're some of the best striker-fired pistols on the market at any price.

Also, the first 300 rounds through a canik should be 124gr 9mm ammo to function 100% reliable out of the box, because the recoil spring is made for 124gr NATO spec ammo. Canik will also send you the lighter recoil spring made for 115gr ammo if that's what you're shooting. Anyway, after about 300 rounds of nato-spec ammo you'll be running reliably, as the heavier spring usually breaks-in around this time for using any weight ammo afterwards.

I've never had any issues with my sfx, with or without the race trigger. My favorite gun to shoot and so accurate. I dry fire the hell out of it too. Thousands of rounds in two years, zero fails, and a lot of fun for 600 out the door.

I've had my TP9SFx for over a month now with over 500 rounds through it. The last 200 or so being +P's with no failures. This pistol is exceptional and I love it!! I have big hands and handled all the varieties of pistols the gun shop had before selecting this one. I can't wait to start competition with it. The price was under $400.

I have a Canik. I had a few malfunctions my first time at the range. I contacted Canik, they sent me another spring, I put approximately 500 rounds through the pistol with the new spring. No malfunctions!

Had to come back to this video 3yrs later because now i want to buy one. Thanks for being consistent in your reviews!! Top reviewer overall in my opinion and the gunnies opinion.

My local gun shop had 4 of these with a red dot for 649. I own tp9sf and the tp9sf elite, no failures at all out of either one. I have recommended these guns to everyone I know. You cant beat them for the price, and they do have the best out of the box polymer triger on the market, no doubt!!!!!! Outlaw, keep doing what you do for the gun community. Im still jealous that you own a cz shadow 2, im saving to get one, but not these yet!!!!

I absolutely LOVE this firearm. I own a few of them and they are worth every penny.

Just bought one 2 weeks ago $707 out the door with the vortex viper red dot. Cant beat it for the price very accurate pistol. Beats Glocks anyday

Another great review. I bought my 1st SFX, 2 1/2 years ago. Got it on a Thursday, shot a match on Saturday & won my division. I now own 8 Caniks . 3 are SFX models & each has over 15,000 rounds. Ive never had any FTF or FTE. (Lucky, I guess ) All total I've put over 55,000 thru my Caniks. My Elite SC just passed the 4000 round mark, again no issues. Quality, Durability, Dependability, Accuracy, for the price, it's hard to find a better gun. I put skateboard tape on my grips. I'm told Talon has grips for the SFX. Keep the videos coming. 👍

From my research and ownership of this pistol, it is suggested to use 147 during break in. I have yet to have an issue with mine. Great video and love the honest opinion that you have of all firearms that you review.

I’m fairly new 2 Gun Ownership and your channel has become my go 2 4 research on any firearms I’m interested in purchasing. Your reviews are most definitely appreciated!!!🙏🏾

Just purchased my first Canik SFX today. Actually my first 9mm, I'm a 45 ACP guy. This gun is amazing. First 100 rounds with no issues. Would've shot more but limited ammo for 9mm so only could get 2 boxes. This 9mm is worth every penny!!!!

To a large degree this channel has helped me fill out a pretty great pistol collection. Pretty much everything this guy and some other great reviewers say turns out to be exactly what an average dude on the street 2A supporter needs to not guess at what to look at when in the market for a new pistol. With the tidal wave of new pistols constantly coming out I'll never be able to catch up. I've been buying some great pistols to the point where I almost forgot about my TP9 SFx. I took it out the other day and it's way better than I remember, in fact, shoots better than some pretty pricey stuff I have bought last two years. I'm a bad source for a recommendation, I'm just your average dude who grew up with guns everywhere and simply by going out and doing it for fun growing up I'm an adequate marksman. It's really a nice pistol, Canik has definitely had a major impact on the entire market and that is a huge positive for consumers. First Canik I bought was the Mete SFx when my son graduated from high school. I'd never heard of them and at the shop he said he liked it. I was suspicious because it looked way more expensive than the price stated. I bought my first Walther PDP same day for me and I was shocked how affordable it was and even more pleasantly surprised how nice it is to shoot. Now my son's in the Navy and doing a job where it is basically the job description to be in great shape and extremely important to be a very good marksman but until he gets out, I guess the Mete is mine. He's a total Glock guy now as they tend to be. I'll always love Glock, was my first polymer a few decades ago and It's a great company, too, and just keeps doing what it does best. I'm basically done saying Canik is a great company and line of pistols "for the money," because at this point I think they're just pretty great pistols, period. The only pistol I really think I need to get for a few years is the 4" M&P Metal. I've been a huge fan of the pistol/PCC combo for a long time and take a Glock 17 and a Ruger PCC out when I go to the back country going back a few generations on both. I think perhaps the M&P pistol and foldable PCC would be a really nice upgrade to a concept I've loved for a long time.

Just picked one up myself. Great addition to everyones gun collection.

Great review like always. No BS on how perfect the gun it just keeping it real. Thanks for the content. 6:17

I got one for $319 today used. Had 2 mags through it, literally perfect condition. Case contents were untouched. Insane value

Love mine! Was casually shooting bowling pins @200 yards the other day. One of my buddies looked at me afterwards speechless 😂. I didn't even realize that bowling pins at 200 yards was actually a difficult shot until he made me think about it! That's just what I have come to expect from my SFX. Extremely happy to hear your "final" review. I've been waiting for a long time, and I have become a better pistol shooter by watching your technique. Thank you and keep up the great content!

Just bought one today, can't wait to take it out to the range!

I picked one of these up just before the apocalypse. I had the same issue about two or three ejection issues in the first hundred rounds and perfect ever since. Great gun for the price

I've owned several Caniks. I've never shot a better pistol. The trigger is the best factory trigger on any firearm I've ever shot. Me, I've never had any issues with the Canik firearms. I break them in with 124G ammo and after that, it'll run the 115G without issues. Great review as always. Really enjoy your work.

Canik is where it’s at. Affordable and just as or more dependable than any guns on the market.

I bought this gun recently and have shot 150 rounds through it so far, mostly 147gr, with some 124gr. I truly loved it. I bought mine for $500, with case, 2 mags, multiple rear sight mounts for opticals, cleaning kits, and the hardware to interchange things. I prefer the longer barrels for accuracy. Couldn't tell the difference in recoil between the 124gr and 147gr. Trigger was smooth and easy to use. Accurate from 10-25 yd targeting I did at an indoor range. Though I was slightly less accurate at 25 yds because I wasn't wearing my glasses, lol. I did have one jam within my first 100 but not worried about that, since I'm still breaking in the gun. I love how you shout out to the homeless shelter in Ames, Ia. I live in Nevada, Ia and had been homeless years ago, glad you help support good organizations that help those who are homeless. I found one in Des Moines and they were a great benefit to me being where I am today! Anyway, I plan to go shooting with my sons tomorrow and will be shooting a lot more rounds through it again. I'm not a gun pro, but I know guns and done lots of hunting and shooting over my years. Like your videos and input on weapons. I use them regularly to decide on my next choice in arms purchase.

This is my favorite pistol! You actually convinced me to buy it. Zero malfunctions through my first 300 rounds. Extremely accurate, affordable. I edc this gun. The holster it comes with is perfect for owb, but under coat concealment

Those mags with the bigger base plate are actually +2, so 20 round mags.

I saw this pistol at my LGS, and the person at the counter told to examine the fit and finish of this pistol, but to wait till the end to try out the trigger. I was thoroughly impressed with this pistol. I already own a CZ Shadow 2 so I was not looking for a competition pistol. This is an outstanding firearm at any price.

Thanks for the review....I just received my Canik TP9SFX great weight I can't echo enough that the trigger AWESOME!! Again Major Kudos for your review

My TP9SF has over 2000 rounds through it with zero failures. Oh, and it cost $250. You can’t go wrong with Canik.

I purchased this same canik because its cosmetically good looking. Yes guns are guns and some say they are not made to look pretty but made to be fired, but me, i like cosmetics in everything i buy.

Caniks are awesome. I have the canik combat elite executive. 4000 rounds and 0 failures. The trigger on that gun is the best trigger straight out of the box i have ever used.

I watched your review and ordered one, its awesome. Only had issues with first mag with Blazer brass, cleaned it and went out with my boys and went through 200 rounds with random 115 Grn and zero issues. My 13 year old was flipping plastic bottles with one shot and then hitting them again while they were still rolling at 25 yards. Great pistol!!!! I will be getting a TTI combat ASAP.

no wonder why it's called 'glock killer " BEST GUN" I ever owned.. i have all the series. it's just getting better and better.

I bought this gun over at Mr Gun in Waterloo for $640 with the Viper optic included. Your video helped me make my decision. Thanks for the honest reviews. I had some jams in the first 100 rounds but I think it was the Ammo I was using, 147 subsonic. I locked it over night and switched to 115g American Eagle and had no more issues. I have about 200 rounds though it so far. I really like this gun!

Just want to say love your vids and I love my Canik. I have had zero failures out of 400 rds.

Man. Talking up the only two handguns I own in the past two days here. Loving it 🙌🏼

I picked up mine about 3 months ago and I couldn't imagine shooting other pistols and being so consistent

I bought a Canik and ordered spare mags straight from the company. Got the mags in less than a week. Couldn't be happier. I got the Elite SC.

Just bought one, it’s going to be my first handgun and I honestly can’t wait. This video isn’t making waiting to shoot her any easier!

6:18 he totally dropped it 😂

This is the first video I have EVER seen that plugs a charity, good on you my man. I wish that my future purchase of this gun based on your review gave money to you.

11:40 the name of the pin is "captive full auto 50cal heat seeking 5 billion round clip pin"

Aww the good old precovid days. I got one of these with with a vortex for 550. I love this gun.

I own a Canik TP9SFx Pistol and my optics is a Viper 6 MOA Red Dot. I love it over my other 45 handguns.

I just bought one of these recently and absolutely love it. Came with two 20-round magazines, and the flush 18-round aftermarket ones are available online for like $15 each, manufacturer cost is normally $20-30 but they've been out of stock lately

I’ve had my Canik TP9 for several years and I love it! I recently got a threaded barrel for it for my suppressor and I can’t wait to try it this weekend! I highly recommend this pistol!

Mine was $530. Very accurate pistol, comes with 2 mags. I love it

I purchased this the other day... based on your review, along with a couple of others... shipping is delayed. Was really hoping to take it to the range today. Can't wait to take it out and shoot it. Thanks for the awesome reviews!

I absolutely love mine. I also have the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive. For the money I think they're some of the best pistols on the market.

My buddy just picked one of these up and I got to shoot it the other day. Was blown away. Trigger reminds me of my Walther PPQ. Feels identical to it. Unbelievable pistol for under 500!

Drop testing is part of the review process, this is just the first time he's let us see it happen. 😉 6:18

I just bought one for 375 and I can’t wait to hit the range with it this weekend. Best purchase I’ve made since getting my M&P Shield compact

I love mine. Imo it is awesome. My tp9sfx came with 3 20 rnd mags

After watching this and other of your Canick TP9 SFX reviews I purchased my first ever gun a month ago. A TP9 SFX. And I love it! I have sausage hands as well! I have room for my pinky! Thanks for your reviews!

This this is awesome! Feels great and shoots wonderful. It’s super light and the optic option is the way to go. They even have a combat version that is even better. And the trigger is as good as a VP9.

I run a trijicon RMR type 2 on my sfx. It's my go to gun absolutely love it

I changed out my recoil spring and have had zero issues.

Another first rate, objective & rational review that is 100% experienced based. This is why I continue to support you on Patreon. I have yet to find anyone else who compares to the excellence you bring to the exercise of 2nd Amendment sports. Thank You! NRA Life Member

It's also quite a looker for the price point. Visually much more like an M&P 2.0 5 inch than a Glock 34.

I do a lot of armed security for high value targets. I need a firearm that is reliable, accurate and will withstand the rigors of daily use. For several years, I have carried the Canik TP9SA with no issues. Semi- annual qualifications had been a breeze with the TP9SA. I couldn't be happier with the Canik TP9SA as an every day "service" weapon. Recently, I acquired a Canik TP9SFX. What an outstanding pistol !! I have one minor "Con". That being the extended magazine release (very minor, really). With the "duty" holster I use, the extended magazine release would be manipulated during normal activities like getting in and out of a vehicle, sitting down, standing up, etc. My magazine would become disengaged and would occasionally fall out. Not good !! The remedy was really quite simple. Canik includes an array of extended magazine release "buttons" (low, medium, high) plus the tool required to change the mag release button. Unfortunately, no matter which extended button I used, the situation was always present. The solution ?? Quite simple, really. Using the tool supplied by Canik, I removed the interchangeable extended mag release button. Underneath, is a textured, low profile mag release button that works perfectly with my "duty" holster. Problem solved. The mag release is still very easy to operate. Every day, I bet my life on my Canik. I have no worries. Also, I forgot to mention that the Canik TP9SA magazines work in the TP9SFX. In fact, I prefer the shorter TP9SA magazines. There is less chance getting the shorter magazine "hung up" on something like a seatbelt, etc.

Although short lived, Palmetto State had this gun for sale at $400 “Daily Deals special “ before the panic buying. I’ve bought a lot of used guns in my life that I thought were the deal of a lifetime. After extensively shooting this gun I’m now convinced that buying it used at a local pawn shop for $360 + tax like NIB set a new standard for my best gun purchase ever. I suspect that there will be a new price range for this particular model when the buying frenzy slows and they become available again. Knowing what I know now I would gladly pay $550-600 for it should I ever need to replace it! My son has one and he’s put an aftermarket mag well, freedomsmith trigger (which actually increased trigger pull weight), the lighter trigger spring kit, so now it has a lighter pull again plus the reduced travel and superior reset, which was hard to improve on! My biggest takeaway from all the mods he did was how inexpensive the upgrades were with the trigger being the most at around $70. Mag well $40. Spring kit $18. New extended mags around $60 for 2. Race gun totally competition ready for less than $700.

Bought mine yesterday after you solidifying my fence position. Thanks man!

Had a choice between this and a PPQ M2 Q4 Tact, $600 for the Caniik and $545 for the PPQ. Went with the PPQ just because I really love that line of pistol. Might pick this up in a little but.

Just ordered mine in Tungsten grey and the one I ordered also already comes with a Viper Venom red dot attached. I'm excited. I've never owned a firearm and have wanted to buy one for years. Finally decided it was time and I can't wait to get out to the local range and meet new people, learn how to shoot it properly etc. Thanks for the review.

Love my Canik! He won out after trying several at the shooting range! He's sooo sweet for a lady with smaller hands to fire! Thanks for the review and reminding me that I chose well! And the price is hard to beat, especially because I bought pre-pandemic. I'd go back to the range for fun but bullets at $1.00 each? Sigh, yeah, I'm hoarding my stash of 650 rounds a little. I'll go for just 50 rounds a visit... slowly. I hope the ammunition prices drop soon.

I just bought one of these for $549 today! I can't WAIT to shoot it. Oh and btw my GIRLFRIEND bought it for me as a gift just to see me happy, so shout out to girlfriend of the century!!!

“The grip is comfortable, it’s more like a 1911 not like a glock, so you don’t have to get into anything weird.” James Reeves has entered the chat.

Local gun shop clerk recommended this. Liked the feel and bought it without checking reviews or anything. Glad it turned out to be such a well liked gun. I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Even more glad the sales guy seems trustworthy and not just trying to sell you whatever.

Dammit, I just bought it! I've been on the fence about this one, great review.

I’ve had this Gun for 2 years now and put 1000 rounds through it, no failures and it’s very smooth and accurate. I haven’t used the red dot at all and I have not problem getting tight groupings at my local indoor range with the target all the way out. Very nice trigger and who doesn’t like 20 round clips. I’m convinced that You can’t beat this pistol for the price especially considering all the accessories. $500 for the pistol 2 clips/ loader, trigger lock, red dot, several sets of sights and a solid holster and a nice locking case for everything.

This is my USPSA Limited pistol. It wears a set of Talon grips, a FreedomSmith Pro model trigger, Taylor Freelance magwell and a set of competition springs. Absolutely outstanding pistol in all respects.

8:33 Sounds just like Florida ... One day 40F, next day 80F .... Yesterday was 75F and today high of 45F

Had this pistol. Gave it to my dad for father's day cause he loved it so much. I get to shoot if still. I fucking love it. Amazing pistol. I want another Canik badly as of lately. I should also note that all 3 Caniks i have owned had 1 jam each on the first mag of all 3 guns. After that no problems. I use 124gr normally or 147 tho

Saw one at a pawn shop near me for $400, it feels good in the hand and definitely looks premium with the sights and ergos, should I buy it? 🤔

I had a couple stove pipes. Put the sprinco spring kit in it and haven't had any issues since. Freedomsmith makes great triggers for canik. Have one in my sfx and sc elite

Excellent review! In the box you'll find that Canik offers you a pin that helps you push out the backstrap roll pin. That's what I made use of when I changed my backstrap. There is no need to use a punch. The TP9 SFx is an amazing pistol! Thanks for sharing.

Great gun! Bad part is, it’s turned all my other pistols into safe queens! I use to try and take a different gun to the range every time. Now, it’s my TP9SFx every time! Also, I reload some pretty soft shooting 115 grain loads and I haven’t had an issue yet and I’m about 1500 rounds in.

I like your reviews on guns that many claim are of lesser quality n good for the poor.. Keep it up man very fair honest reviews

This gun is phenomenal. My only issue is that I cannot find a lvl 2 or lvl 3 retention holster for it so I cant use it for work. But this is absolutely my favorite gun in my collection currently

It’s so crazy that I just looked up and subscribed to you for your review of the tp9sf a few hours back. I’m in the market for a handgun cheap as I’m broke from the virus and never had a handgun before but I need one for my armed security job coming up and to practice for the police academy. And here I see you reviewing another canik. My choices were between the tp9sf one series for $300, an s&w sd9ve, or a used gen 3 glock 17 I saw for around the same price range. I guess it’s a sign I’m going with the Canik

Totally agree. Easily the best $600 pistol I've ever shot.

Absolutely Love this pisol, don't be scared from Carry with a good kydex holster and especially a 18 round flush mag without the baseplate it's a breeze, Super accurate and great to take out and train with 👍

Very good pistol out of the box. Put in a FreedomSmith trigger and made it great.

I like this gun, and it’s toughness and accuracy reviews make me want to buy one and try this pistol out 💪🏻💯

Not as reliable as the Taurus G2c/G3/G3c during testing....... Sorry, I had to say it. I do love the look of this pistol and the trigger pull is pretty damn good. Gotta love the long slide/barrel build. This would be great with night sights for those of us that don't care for red dots.

New guy to firearm world, Great review. Love the honest review. I shot a Canik Elite , loved the trigger and the way it felt. Going to try the SFX today.

Canik🤟🏼

I just picked up the TP9SF Elite Combat and I'm on my way to the range. Great review and no kidding about the amazing trigger.

I wanna see you review the new shadow systems mr920 elite. The only reviews I've seen on RU-vid are no where near as extensive as yours are lol

I couldn't carry this with the length but it is the perfect home defense gun with the red dot attached light attached to the bottom high capacity low recoil and higher velocity with the longer barrel. Love it

Canik sent me the lighter recoil spring for FREE!

I just ordered one of these not 10 minutes ago. Blackout edition. I don't think that's a thing it's just solid black. At any rate....... 499.99 brand new as of the beginning of November 2023 given everything that you're getting..... That's a pretty damn good price. A pair of 20 round magazines and all the other accessories in the case. Beautifully designed firearm optic ready. Can't go wrong. The last one I had by this company or manufactured by this company rather was the burnt bromze tp9da and that was a damn fine piece of hardware. I look forward to this one. Great video. Thank you. Stay safe, keep carrying and God bless

Bought it without the optic. This is my favorite handgun hands down. Mine hasn't malfunctioned yet. It looks badass, it feels great in your hand and super light weight. The accuracy is phenomenal. My bro in law and cousin also purchased it. Bro in law hasn't had any issues yet, but my cousin's is jamming up bad. Not sure why he's having issues. I would still highly recommend it, none of my handguns shoot like this one

Well, based off your review, I bought one. And for that I thank you! Because I LOVE IT!!! I put a Holosun 507K on it. I had to shave off the two rear bumps on the plate, the 507K is pretty small. I'm looking to put a magwell and mag-extensions on it, any recommendations, brand wise? -What a GREAT trigger!

Just bought the tp9sfx and I can say whole heartedly it's one of the best feeling guns to let go on. Trigger is amazing and at 500 dollars you can't beat it.

I love my combat executive

Just picked mine up the other day. So excited to get 1000 through her and see what happens. Looks and feels better in real life! Got the last one before the display model!

The 18 round mags actually hold 20

You're the only guntuber whose reviews I trust to be reliable.