Canik TP9SA - Century Arms

Scrappy · Jan 13, 2015

Well, I picked this up last week after a previous visit to my FFL guy to pick up another gun.
He showed me his and I never heard of it before. After handling this handgun I was blown away by the trigger, went home and watched reviews on you tube and ordered it! Now Im picky when it comes to triggers and this trigger is on par with my Walther PPQ but a little lighter. The trigger is a tad over 4 lbs and the reset very short like the PPQ. No take up after reset either and nice break with a tactical sound/feel on reset with good resistance going back to reset. The trigger face is like the PPQ and feels nice.
Now I had been in the market for another 9mm and after hearing all the hype of the HK VP9 I had went and checked them out. I handled 3 HK VP9s at different shops and I just wasnt impressed with the trigger or the cheap looking sights. Manly it was the longer reset and lack of resistance going to reset, reminded me of the M&P trigger. I also felt the VP9 should of came with 17 round mags also, but it didnt.
So onto this Century Arms Canik TP9SA
It has 18round mags, made by MecGar no less. It comes with 2, mag loader, lock, Serpa type holster and an extra back strap! The recoil guide rod is metal too.
It has a decocker on the top of the slide which has to be really pushed so you would not accidentally decock this pistol.
Is it needed? No not IMO but I wont worry its there. This will not be a carry gun anyway.
I have not got a chance to shoot it yet, but my FFL Guy loves it so much he bought 2 of them. By looking at his targets he showed me its an accurate handgun.
The kicker here is you can pick them up for $339 which IMO is a steal! Let me add that there was a Canik TP9 first and it was not well liked, the company listened to the public and revamped it into a fabulous handgun IMO. Guns like this and My PPQ make me kinda dislike my Glocks, lol.
Here is the link also included is all the reviews and Videos of this handgun if you dont wanna believe me
http://www.centuryarms.biz/proddetail.asp?prod=HG3277-N

Onto some pics

checkyoursix · Jan 13, 2015

It looks really good actually. Didn't even know it existed, thanks for the notes.

Scrappy · Jan 13, 2015

checkyoursix said:
It looks really good actually. Didn't even know it existed, thanks for the notes.

I too never knew it existed and yes its a nice looking handgun IMO.

southern thunder · Jan 13, 2015

I friend of mine got one in OD Green. He like it.

Scrappy · Jan 13, 2015

southern thunder said:
I friend of mine got one in OD Green. He like it.

They dont make one in green but do in dessert tan.

Gary1911A1 · Jan 13, 2015

If I was in the market for another polymer striker fired pistol I'd give this a chance. I like being able to decock it before field stripping without pulling the trigger.

southern thunder · Jan 13, 2015

Scrappy said:
They dont make one in green but do in dessert tan.

It may have been tan. He brought it over Thanksgiving, and I just glanced at it. He said his was less than $300.00.

Scrappy · Jan 13, 2015

southern thunder said:
It may have been tan. He brought it over Thanksgiving, and I just glanced at it. He said his was less than $300.00.

He might have the first Canik TP9?

Gary1911A1 · Jan 13, 2015

Scrappy said:
He might have the first Canik TP9?

I bet you'reight. Saw two on GunBroker this AM. One was all black and the other tan. Both were a little over $300. Tempting, but I'm looking for something else right now.

bac1023 · Jan 14, 2015

Very cool

I've seen a couple on Gunbroker...

Ruggles · Jan 14, 2015

Your right that is a heck of a deal at $340.

plp · Jan 14, 2015

Very impressive handgun and setup. When two different internet gurus both comment the trigger is within the top 3 striker triggers they've tried and it is compared with the PPQ by almost every review I read, it is worth a serious consideration.

I've recommended to a couple new shooters they need a Ruger P series 9mm as a good range/training handgun, looks like I may have to get one of these and if it passes muster, begin recommending these as well. They are more abundant, brand new, and fit the same price point.

checkyoursix · Jan 14, 2015

Are ten rounds magazines available for this thing? Where do you buy them?

Because you know Connecticut.

Scrappy · Jan 15, 2015

plp said:
Very impressive handgun and setup. When two different internet gurus both comment the trigger is within the top 3 striker triggers they've tried and it is compared with the PPQ by almost every review I read, it is worth a serious consideration.

I've recommended to a couple new shooters they need a Ruger P series 9mm as a good range/training handgun, looks like I may have to get one of these and if it passes muster, begin recommending these as well. They are more abundant, brand new, and fit the same price point.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vUlZK7cJKXA"]Canik TP9 SA - YouTube[/ame]

plp · Jan 15, 2015

OK, make that THREE internet gurus.

r3dot · Jan 15, 2015

Nutnfancy tempted me with his high regards to the pistol. I've got other guns on my list right now, but they seem like a great buy.

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klawson · Jan 15, 2015

I've been really intrigued by this pistol. I have a little cash burning a hole in my pocket and this may be at the top of the list.

skeeter7 · Jan 15, 2015

Congrats! :thumbsup:

seamaster · Jan 15, 2015

Hickock45 said Turkey is his home country!

That gun looks good except for the grip length is long imo. It's longer than the G17, I'd prefer a G19 length grip.

Gary1911A1 · Jan 15, 2015

checkyoursix said:
Are ten rounds magazines available for this thing? Where do you buy them?

Because you know Connecticut.

I hear Megar was making the magazines and they were the same as the Beretta 92. If true ten round mags should be available. I'm tempted too.

Scrappy · Jan 16, 2015

seamaster said:
Hickock45 said Turkey is his home country!

That gun looks good except for the grip length is long imo. It's longer than the G17, I'd prefer a G19 length grip.

And you wont get 18 rounds in a G19 grip :whistling:

Scrappy · Jan 16, 2015

Gary1911A1 said:
I hear Megar was making the magazines and they were the same as the Beretta 92. If true ten round mags should be available. I'm tempted too.

Dont believe that! Beretta mags do not work in the Canik!

klawson · Jan 16, 2015

I just picked up one last night as well. Obviously I am a glock guru, but my first thoughts from just handling this gun was "Uh oh". I think my glocks should be scared.

I can't wait to hit the range. It would have to shoot really bad to overcome how good the ergonomics and trigger are for me.

Kris

Scrappy · Jan 16, 2015

klawson said:
I just picked up one last night as well. Obviously I am a glock guru, but my first thoughts from just handling this gun was "Uh oh". I think my glocks should be scared.

I can't wait to hit the range. It would have to shoot really bad to overcome how good the ergonomics and trigger are for me.

Kris

Ive been a Glock guy too, but after getting a PPQ and now this gun Ive lost interest in my Glocks.
And on another note when I picked up this Canik 2 other guys were picking up their Caniks too. Its a great gun and price. Enjoy

qas1178 · Jan 18, 2015

I think its the best 9mm available. Just ordered my second TP9SA along with 4 spare magazines since they are available now.

Scrappy · Jan 18, 2015

qas1178 said:
I think its the best 9mm available. Just ordered my second TP9SA along with 4 spare magazines since they are available now.

Congrats!

Canik TP9SA - Century Arms

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