Canik TP9SA: Anybody else got one?

[mainegrw]

A few weeks ago I grabbed a very lightly used Canik TP9SA from my LGS. It came with all of its original accessories, and appeared to maybe have been fired a couple times. For the price they were asking, I could not pass it up, and had thought that it may be a good gun to try IDPA with. Reviews out there appear to be mostly glowingly positive, with most of the negative feelings about the gun centering around the de-cocker, something that does not bother me, as this gun is strictly a range gun for me, and I have no intention of carrying it.

Right out of the box the gun feels extremely high quality, and as many reviewers state, it has one heck of a trigger. My initial range experience was pretty good, I had the smaller grip backstrap installed, and the gun felt a little bit small in my hands, the exact opposite to the N-Frames and Berettas I usually shoot, and I also found that the rear sight was a bit off center, and my POI matched. After drifting the rear sight back to center, verifying my POA with a bore laser, and installing the larger backstrap, another trip to the range left me feeling pretty impressed in this sub $500 gun. I do need a bit more range time to really adjust to it though, coming from larger, heavier pistols, I find the TP9 to have a bit more recoil than I am used to, combined with a grip that is still smaller than I am used to even with the larger backstrap.

My questions for the group:

- I purchased a Hogue Handall designed to fit Glocks and most other large autos with the hopes that it would fill out the grip a little bit more. It fits except at the bottom when the Canik's grip narrows at the back. I am wondering if anyone else has tried one of the other Handall sleeves or similar products to better sucess?

- If you have one of these guns, what do you think?

 

[Tim Tom]

I also picked up a lightly used Canik TP9SA at an auction a few months ago, and again, an excellent pistol overall. I've always been fond of German pistols, which this pistol owes its lineage to the Walther P99. Although I cannot speak to your first question, I would say these pistols are one of favorite especially in the Winter with gloves.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

Have a NIB Desert Gray lower and green upper with all the stuff - holster, grips 2mags etc. that is a 2016 NRA Banquet gun. Already working on learning to run an M&P 9C ( used to S&W 41/52 and Colt NMs), and wanting to find it a home. It does feel good, but for one that size, I'm going with my Para P-13 in 45 Auto.

 

[mainegrw]

Thanks for the replies guys...

Tim Tom: I hadn't thought about trying gloves with this gun. Typically I don't shoot with gloves, even outside in the winter, but seeing as I have not yet found a handall or similar to better fit the grip, this may be a great option.

For anyone else reading this, to clarify my issue with the Hogue Handall: on the TP9SA, at the base of the backstrap, there is an area ofor the grip that has been chamfered out on either side. Whereas the Handall fits great everywhere else on the grip, the rubber does not conform to the shape in this area, and hangs off the grip loosely. I thought about trimming the Handall sleeve around this spot, but I feel that it would require removal of a substantial amount of material.

Again, this is my only negative about the gun and it is by no means a deal-breaker. If you haven't checked these guns out yet, they are certainly worth a look.

 

[JaPes]

I own a Canik TP9 V2. It's the version with the decocker and double strike capability.

I have a soft spot for affordable handguns that deliver more value than expected. I've owned a few. The new street price of a TP9 V2 definitely sets the bar high for affordable pistols. For $333 brand new, I received everything pictured above. Saying that the TP9 V2 is good for a value priced handgun does it an injustice. This pistol holds it's own with the $500+ striker fired handguns.

 

[Smokin' Iron]

I just put 50 rounds through my new Canik TP9 SF. A fantastic pistol for the money. The build quality is very good and it is extremely accurate.

I had to put $150 in Apex parts in my M&P 9c to get the same trigger this TP9 had out of the box.

 

[mainegrw]

I had initially held off on my purchase of the TP9SA in hopes of finding a TP9V2 or TP9SF, unfortunately, it appears that Century Arms is only importing and selling those models with 15 round mags, so getting one in my area is impossible.

At least the SA is easy to re-cock if necessary: the slide needs to be pulled back only about 1/4" to reset the striker.

 

[ky wonder]

I have had one since early February, and at this point it has seen at least 1500 rds.,

it is setting in the safe with a Glock 17L,Glock 19, Steyr M9a1, and a ruger American, it seems to be more accurate than the others, and has become my sons IDPA match gun of choice.

I bought it new in Febuary at a price point of $330, and it is every bit as good as the others

http://smith-wessonforum.com/firearms-knives-other-brands/465854-canik-tp9sa.html

 

[max503]

A co-worker came up to me yesterday and said he has a TP9SA for sale. I'd never heard of it. I asked how much. He said $325. I'm researching them. Threads like this are all I know. $325 sounds high for a used one. He said I could shoot it first.
1) What would you pay?
2) Would you carry it? (Although I don't REALLY want it for a carry gun.)

 

[boatbum101]

I horse traded into a TP9SF Elite this past winter . Probably one of the best striker fired triggers I've ever shot . A bit too light for a carry gun IMHO . Recoil is a tad snappy & it chokes on less than full power ammo . With NATO ball or SD JHP's it's flawless . I did stock up on spare recoil spring / guide rod assm'ys & striker / firing pins . Supposedly the weak points of these pistols . All in all for a sub $ 400 9mm pistol pretty hard to beat .