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Canik Prime Radian

Micro-compact EDC with factory Radian Afterburner compensator and Ramjet barrel. The first production handgun to ship with Radian's Intra-Lok threadless comp system. Night Fision tritium sights, flat-face trigger, 17+1 capacity.

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Key Highlights

  • First production pistol with factory Radian Afterburner + Ramjet comp/barrel system
  • Radian Intra-Lok threadless design is 50-state legal (no threaded barrel classification)
  • Night Fision tritium sights factory-installed
  • 17+1 capacity from a micro-compact frame with two steel magazines
  • Built on the METE MC9 Prime platform with Canik's flat-face aluminum trigger

Specifications

Price
$900
Weight
1 lb 8.600000000000001 oz
Calibers
9mm
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: canik-meteinterface: picatinny-pistoloptic-mount: shield

Overview

The Canik Prime Radian is a collaboration between Canik and Radian Weapons that puts Radian's Afterburner compensator and Ramjet barrel on the METE MC9 Prime micro-compact platform. It is the first production handgun to ship with Radian's Intra-Lok threadless compensator system factory-installed, meaning the comp is removable for cleaning without tools and the gun does not carry a "threaded barrel" classification in any state.

The comp/barrel combination sits nearly flush with the frame dustcover, so the pistol does not print noticeably longer than a standard MC9. The 3.8-inch Ramjet barrel feeds through a ported compensator that redirects gas upward to reduce muzzle flip. Combined with the micro-compact frame, this is a genuine carry gun with factory comp performance rather than a range toy.

Factory appointments include Night Fision tritium sights, Canik's flat-face aluminum trigger with a 90-degree break, fully ambidextrous controls, a Radian-branded backstrap and magwell, and two 17-round steel magazines. The slide is optic-ready for the Shield RMSc footprint (Holosun 407K/507K, Vortex Defender-CCW). At $900, it costs nearly double the METE SFT but delivers a turnkey carry package that would cost more to replicate with aftermarket parts.

Key Features

  • Radian Afterburner compensator with Intra-Lok threadless mounting
  • Radian Ramjet ported barrel (3.8 inches)
  • Night Fision tritium front and rear sights
  • Flat-face aluminum trigger with 90-degree break
  • Optic-ready slide for Shield RMSc footprint
  • Fully ambidextrous controls
  • Two 17-round steel magazines included
  • Radian-branded backstrap and magwell

Pros

  • +Factory-integrated comp eliminates aftermarket assembly and tuning
  • +Intra-Lok threadless design is 50-state legal
  • +Night Fision tritium sights are ready for low-light carry immediately
  • +17+1 capacity is class-leading for a micro-compact with a comp
  • +Radian fit and finish elevates the MC9 platform substantially

Cons

  • At $900, nearly double the price of the base METE SFT
  • Shield RMSc optic footprint limits full-size RMR options
  • Comp adds 0.5 inches to overall length vs standard MC9
  • Holster options limited to MC9 Prime-compatible molds
  • Non-threaded by design; no suppressor option

Detailed Specifications

caliber
9mm Luger
Barrel Length
3.8"
Overall Length
6.9"
weight
24.6 oz
trigger
Striker-fired, flat-face aluminum, 90-degree break
barrel
Radian Ramjet ported, 3.8 inches
msrp
$900

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