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Is anyone familiar with the Canik 55?
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All of the handguns in the Canik line are CZ clones, I believe. The reports I have read have all been positive.
http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?board=27.0
http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?board=27.0
Hi, you failed to be specific about which particular model you are interested in, but I just purchased a S-120, which is a clone of the CZ-75, so I will tell you about it. I am very impressed by this pistol, fit is excellent with absolutely no play at all between frame and slide. There are no machining marks anywhere, everything was nicely polished inside and out. The finish appears to be a cerakote type finish. It is nicely done, but I would prefer an old fashion blue. The trigger is outstanding, smooth pull and clean break.
Unfortunately, I don't own an actual CZ product to compare it too, but I can compare it to a SAR B6P which is another Turkish made CZ clone. The SAR has a slighlty better SA trigger pull, but a much worse DA trigger pull. The DA pull with the Canik is much longer, but also much smoother. I can dry-fire it in DA mode without the sights moving off target. I can't do that with the SAR. The factory grips on the Canik are lousy, much too wide and uncomfortable. However, you can get a set of Hogue grips for the CZ-75 very cheaply, they fit without any modifications, and are superb. I have included photos of it with the original factory girps and with the Hogue grips to give you an idea of the difference they make. I am also including photos comparing it to a GI 1911, and the SAR so you can see some of the differences. I have always loved the feel of a 1911 grip, but find that I prefer the Canik now that it has the Hogue grips installed. It is more rounded and wider, but just seems more natural in my hand. I have included photos of it in my hand compared to a GI 1911 and you can see that although the geometry is different it fills my hand pretty much exactly the same way except for where the trigger is positioned and I like it better on the Canik anyway. I have relatively small hands by the way. In the photos comparing pistols side by side, the Canik is always on the left, the 1911 in the middle, and the SAR on the right. I took the photos after I had lubed it, so if the finish doesn't look smooth in the photos it is due to the lube, not the machining.
I haven't had the Canik very long so it has only been to the range once and I was only able to fire 50 rounds through it due to time constraints. However, it fired all 50 rounds without malfunctions and they were reloads from Freedom Munitions. The 50 rounds were all within a 3" circle at 7 yards, which is pretty good for me. I am going to change the sights to a fiber optic front which I think will help my tired old eyes tremendously. I think the standard sights are a bit on the small side. I have at least 500 rounds through the SAR without any malfunctions, so I really don't expect anything different from the Canik. The Turks seem to make good guns.
Unfortunately, I don't own an actual CZ product to compare it too, but I can compare it to a SAR B6P which is another Turkish made CZ clone. The SAR has a slighlty better SA trigger pull, but a much worse DA trigger pull. The DA pull with the Canik is much longer, but also much smoother. I can dry-fire it in DA mode without the sights moving off target. I can't do that with the SAR. The factory grips on the Canik are lousy, much too wide and uncomfortable. However, you can get a set of Hogue grips for the CZ-75 very cheaply, they fit without any modifications, and are superb. I have included photos of it with the original factory girps and with the Hogue grips to give you an idea of the difference they make. I am also including photos comparing it to a GI 1911, and the SAR so you can see some of the differences. I have always loved the feel of a 1911 grip, but find that I prefer the Canik now that it has the Hogue grips installed. It is more rounded and wider, but just seems more natural in my hand. I have included photos of it in my hand compared to a GI 1911 and you can see that although the geometry is different it fills my hand pretty much exactly the same way except for where the trigger is positioned and I like it better on the Canik anyway. I have relatively small hands by the way. In the photos comparing pistols side by side, the Canik is always on the left, the 1911 in the middle, and the SAR on the right. I took the photos after I had lubed it, so if the finish doesn't look smooth in the photos it is due to the lube, not the machining.
I haven't had the Canik very long so it has only been to the range once and I was only able to fire 50 rounds through it due to time constraints. However, it fired all 50 rounds without malfunctions and they were reloads from Freedom Munitions. The 50 rounds were all within a 3" circle at 7 yards, which is pretty good for me. I am going to change the sights to a fiber optic front which I think will help my tired old eyes tremendously. I think the standard sights are a bit on the small side. I have at least 500 rounds through the SAR without any malfunctions, so I really don't expect anything different from the Canik. The Turks seem to make good guns.
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I have the Canik55 Stingray-C which is the CZ P01 clone, but all-steel. It is a very well made gun at it's price. Mine is fully chromed, including barrel. It is quite accurate and the all steel construction soaks up recoil nicely. I've had no issues with it, having put a couple hundred rounds through it so far. The hard plastic grips were not fantastic, but I swapped in some CZ75 Compact rubber grips and it is quite nice now. I think I've either written a review or at least a mini-review on this site so you can probably search on Canik55 Stingray-C and get some hits. In short, well worth the market price, and could be found for under $300 until recently. Mine spends most of it's time in a BOB, but I had it out this last weekend and put a few magazines through it.
joshualee49
Sharpshooter
Yep, Nutn was drooling all over the TP-9. LGS has a bi-tone, but I'd prefer the all black one.
Had one of their CZ clones (Stingray compact). The machining was sloppy in a couple of aesthetic areas but the gun performed flawlessly in the limited time that I had it.
It shot better and was more accurate than a compact gun has any business being. On the other side of the coin it was basically a brick, far heavier than it should've been. They obviously aren't wasting valuable CNC time removing anything but what is absolutely necessary.
Sold it to an INGO member that I won't name, he may still have it. In my limited opinion they seem to be a great value.
It shot better and was more accurate than a compact gun has any business being. On the other side of the coin it was basically a brick, far heavier than it should've been. They obviously aren't wasting valuable CNC time removing anything but what is absolutely necessary.
Sold it to an INGO member that I won't name, he may still have it. In my limited opinion they seem to be a great value.
ChooterMcGavin1973
Marksman
Thanks guys! Sorry, I've been unable to make time to get back to this post for a bit. Yeah, I too saw Nutnfancys review. My problem is buying into the hype. Heck, he had me wanting a Hipoint 9 and I had already shot one and said no thanks. LOL (no offense to those who love em...) So I love my Walther PPQ (mine was the original M1 before they had an M2...) and was always interested in a P99. So if this is a reliable, affordable version, I'd be tempted to give it a try... All black of course. 
The Canik TP9 looks like a great value for $299-$319. And, it comes in a nice looking case with a holster, mag loader, and extra mag.
Mags are made by Mecgar.
The holster is a Blackhawk Serpa looking knock off, which is a holster I would probably buy and they cost $40-50, so basically that makes the gun $260-ish... not bad!
Seems like a no-brainer if you are looking for a good gun for cheap.
Good potential for "go bag" gun too
Mags are made by Mecgar.
The holster is a Blackhawk Serpa looking knock off, which is a holster I would probably buy and they cost $40-50, so basically that makes the gun $260-ish... not bad!
Seems like a no-brainer if you are looking for a good gun for cheap.
Good potential for "go bag" gun too
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ChooterMcGavin1973
Marksman
I did see a TP9 yesterday at Gander Mountain. I think they had $429 on it. I waited a few minutes but they were busy selling guns (imagine that) and I had a hungry Wife waiting in the car so I had to leave before checking it out... Looks great and I'll definitely go back. Great opportunity to at least feel it in hand, check the action, finishing, etc... Its either this or talk a friend into ordering one and shooting theirs!
Sounds like Gander Mountain.
BrewerGeorge
Sharpshooter
I know, right? I handled the one in Avon and was impressed with the fit and finish. For $300ish, I'll buy one to replace my truck gun.
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