Description
The Mete SFT Pro is what happens when Canik takes the already-solid METE platform and turns up the dial. The 5" chrome-plated, fluted, 1/2×28 threaded barrel is a big part of what separates this from the standard SFT. Thread on a muzzle device, a comp, or run it suppressor-ready. The Stingray-finish slide is aggressively cut with front and rear serrations that make racking fast and positive, and the optic-ready cut is compatible with Trijicon RMR and Shield RMSc footprint optics, along with Canik's own red dot lineup.
The trigger is one of the main reasons people keep coming back to Canik. On the SFT Pro it's a polymer flat-face design with a 90-degree break and a short reset that's become something of a trademark. The nickel-coated action components keep things smooth, and the reset is tight and tactile. Out front, you've got a Night Fision Tritium front sight paired with a blacked-out serrated rear so you can pick up a target quickly in low light without chasing your front sight around.
Ergonomics are well thought out. The grip has interchangeable backstraps so you can dial in the fit, there's an undercut trigger guard for a high grip, and the controls are fully ambidextrous. A 1913 Picatinny rail runs the length of the dust cover for lights and lasers, and the magazine catch is reversible for left-handed shooters. Overall length comes in at 8.10" and the pistol weighs 1.74 lbs unloaded, so it handles well during extended range sessions.
The package Canik includes with this pistol is genuinely impressive. You get one 18-round and one 20-round magazine, a reversible IWB/OWB holster, a magazine E-Z loader, two optic adapter plates, two interchangeable backstraps, an aluminum magwell, the pistol-shaped Canik punch and tool kit, a cleaning kit, and a hard carry case. Most guns at this price point ship with a single magazine and maybe a lock. Canik includes everything you need to start running the gun the same day.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canik
- Model: Mete SFT Pro
- MPN: HG8342SB-N
- UPC: 787450961814
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Semi-Automatic, Striker-Fired
- Barrel Length: 5.00"
- Barrel Type: Chrome-Plated, Fluted, Threaded (1/2×28)
- Capacity: 18+1
- Overall Length: 8.10"
- Height: 5.75"
- Width: 1.41"
- Weight (Unloaded): 1.74 lbs
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Slide Finish: Stingray / Black
- Sights: Night Fision Tritium Front, Blacked-Out Serrated Rear
- Optic Footprint: Trijicon RMR / Shield RMSc Compatible
- Safety: Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Grip: Interchangeable Backstrap
- Rail: 1913 Picatinny
- Country of Manufacture: Turkey
What’s Included
- Canik Mete SFT Pro Pistol
- 18-Round Magazine
- 20-Round Magazine
- Magazine E-Z Loader
- Reversible IWB/OWB Holster
- Two Optic Adapter Plates
- Two Interchangeable Backstraps
- Aluminum Magwell
- Canik Punch and Tool Kit
- Cleaning Kit
- Gun Lock
- Hard Carry Case
Frequently Asked Questions
What optics will fit the Canik Mete SFT Pro slide?
The SFT Pro uses an optic-ready slide compatible with the Trijicon RMR and Shield RMSc footprint. It also works with several Canik-branded red dots including the ONYXc and PHANTOMc. Two adapter plates are included in the box so you can mount a compatible optic without buying anything extra.
Is the Canik Mete SFT Pro a good choice for home defense?
It's a solid pick. You've got a 5" barrel for better velocity, an 18+1 round capacity right out of the gate, a Tritium front sight for low-light target acquisition, and a Picatinny rail for mounting a weapon light. The short-reset trigger and manageable recoil make follow-up shots easy to control under stress.
Does the threaded barrel on the Mete SFT Pro require an adapter for suppressors?
The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard thread pitch for 9mm suppressors in the US, so in most cases you won't need an adapter. You'll want to verify the mounting specs with your specific suppressor manufacturer to be sure, but standard 9mm cans should thread on directly.
How does the SFT Pro trigger compare to other striker-fired pistols?
The Canik trigger is consistently one of the things that gets called out in reviews for this platform. The polymer flat-face design with a 90-degree break and short tactile reset is notably crisp for a stock striker-fired trigger. Nickel-coated action components help keep the pull smooth, and most shooters find it outperforms what you'd expect at this price point.
Can left-handed shooters use the Canik Mete SFT Pro comfortably?
Yes. The controls are set up well for lefties. The slide release is ambidextrous, and the magazine catch is reversible to the right side. The included IWB/OWB holster is right-hand configured, but Canik's frame is a common enough profile that southpaw holster options are widely available from aftermarket manufacturers.
What magazines come with the Mete SFT Pro, and are higher-capacity options available?
The box includes one 18-round flush-fit magazine and one 20-round extended magazine, so you're covered for different setups from day one. Canik sells additional full-size magazines separately, and the 20-round version works great as a primary mag for range sessions or competition use.





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