Canik
Canik METE SFT
Full-size striker-fired 9mm with optic-ready slide, 18+1 capacity, and one of the best factory triggers under $600. The METE SFT is Canik's do-everything model: duty, home defense, competition, and first-gun use.
Key Highlights
- •Factory trigger competes with aftermarket kits on pistols twice the price
- •Optic-ready slide with serial-dependent RMR/RMSc support through Canik plates
- •Aluminum RMR plates available from Galloway Precision ($30.50) and Calculated Kinetics ($57.99)
- •Taylor Freelance magwell ($70) and +4 basepads ($31) for USPSA 22+1 capacity
- •Overwatch Precision TAC trigger kit ($135) universal across all METE, TP9, and Rival models
Specifications
- Price
- $520
- Weight
- 1 lb 11.84 oz
- Calibers
- 9mm
- Rail Type
- picatinny
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Compatibility Tags
Overview
The Canik METE SFT is the pistol that broke the value curve in striker-fired handguns. At $519.99 MSRP (street prices routinely dip below $350), it ships with a factory trigger that embarrasses pistols at twice the price, an optic-ready slide, and 18+1 or 20+1 capacity from the box. The trigger breaks cleanly at 5-5.5 lbs with a short, positive reset and minimal pre-travel.
The METE SFT uses Canik's current-generation frame with aggressive texturing and a flared magwell. The slide is optic-ready through Canik's plate system; current Canik guidance lists broader RMR and RMS/RMSc support on newer serial-number pistols, while older serials use a narrower plate mix. Check the pistol serial and included plate pack before buying an optic.
The aftermarket is growing fast. Taylor Freelance covers magwells and basepads for competition, Overwatch Precision makes the TAC and FALX trigger kits, and Galloway Precision offers triggers, guide rods, springs, and optic plates. Holster support from Vedder, Tulster, and ANR Design covers the most common carry and competition configurations.
Key Features
- Factory trigger with clean 5-5.5 lb break and short positive reset
- Optic-ready slide with Canik plate support that varies by serial/package
- 18+1 and 20+1 factory magazine package
- Full-length Picatinny accessory rail
- Aggressive polymer frame texturing with flared magwell
- Reversible magazine release
- Includes one 18-round and one 20-round magazine on current HG5636-N package
Pros
- +Best factory trigger in the sub-$600 price class
- +Optic-ready from the factory with included plate
- +Street prices under $350 deliver exceptional value
- +Growing aftermarket from Taylor Freelance, Overwatch, Galloway
- +18+1 capacity from a full-size frame
Cons
- −Holster ecosystem smaller than Glock/SIG
- −Factory optic plate is polymer; aluminum upgrade recommended for hard use
- −METE parts not interchangeable with older TP9 SF/SFX models
- −Aftermarket slide and barrel options are limited
- −Turkish import can cause availability fluctuations
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length
- 4.46"
- Overall Length
- 7.56"
- height
- 5.78"
- width
- 1.41 inches
- weight
- 27.84 oz
- capacity
- 18+1 / 20+1 magazine package
- trigger
- Striker-fired, 5-5.5 lb pull
- barrel
- Match-grade, non-threaded (SFT PRO has threaded)
- sku
- HG5636-N
- msrp
- $519.99
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