Description
Canik built its reputation on delivering more pistol than the price tag suggests, and the METE SFT might be the best example of that yet. It takes everything people liked about the TP9 series and refines it based on real feedback from people who put rounds downrange. You get a full-size striker-fired 9mm with a 4.46 inch barrel, a serrated slide finished in black, and a trigger that consistently surprises folks handling a Canik for the first time. It is crisp, has a short reset, and needs zero aftermarket work to feel good.
Ready for a Red Dot Out of the Box
The METE SFT slide comes cut for micro optics, and Canik includes two optic plates in the case so you can mount popular red dots like the Trijicon RMRcc without hunting down adapters. The co-witness height 3-dot white sights give you a solid sight picture whether you run an optic or keep it iron sights only. Up front, the full-length 1913 Picatinny rail handles lights and lasers with no fuss.
Ergonomics That Earn Their Keep
This is where the METE SFT separates itself from a lot of polymer pistols in its class. The integrally flared magwell funnels reloads home and adds support to your grip. Aggressive texturing wraps around the frontstrap, the trigger guard gets a double undercut so your support hand rides higher, and the low-profile slide stop stays out of the way. The angled rear sight edge even lets you rack the slide one-handed off a belt or table edge if you ever need to.
What Comes With the Canik METE SFT
Canik does not nickel and dime you on extras. Inside the hard case you get one 18-round and one 20-round magazine, a reversible IWB/OWB holster, a magazine loader, an extra backstrap, two optic plates, a punch and tool kit, a cleaning kit, and a gun lock. For range days, home defense duty, or a first full-size 9mm, the METE SFT covers a lot of ground without asking you to buy anything else first.
Key Specifications
- Model: METE SFT
- Manufacturer Part Number: HG6595-N
- UPC: 787450719590
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker Fired Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 4.46 inches
- Overall Length: 7.5 inches
- Width: 1.41 inches
- Weight: 27.9 oz
- Capacity: 18+1 / 20+1
- Sights: 3-Dot White, Fixed
- Slide: Optic-Ready, Serrated, Black
- Frame: Black Polymer with 1913 Picatinny Rail
- Magazines Included: 1 x 18-Round, 1 x 20-Round
- Safety: Loaded Chamber Indicator
What’s Included
- Canik METE SFT 9mm pistol
- One 18-round magazine
- One 20-round magazine
- Reversible IWB/OWB holster
- Two optic mounting plates
- Magazine speed loader
- Extra backstrap
- Canik punch and tool kit
- Cleaning kit
- Gun lock
- Owner's manual
- Hard case
Frequently Asked Questions
What red dot optics fit the Canik METE SFT?
The METE SFT slide is cut for micro red dots and ships with two optic plates to cover popular footprints, including the Trijicon RMRcc. Between the included plates and the co-witness height sights, most compact pistol optics mount up without extra parts. Just check your specific optic's footprint against the included plates before you buy a mount.
What magazines does the Canik METE SFT come with?
This model ships with two magazines, one 18-round and one 20-round. The 20-rounder gives you full-size duty capacity while the 18-round mag sits flush with the frame. Standard Canik TP9 series magazines also run in the METE SFT, so spares are easy to find.
Is the METE SFT a good pistol for home defense or the range?
It handles both jobs well. The full-size frame, flared magwell, and crisp factory trigger make it comfortable for long range sessions, while the Picatinny rail lets you add a weapon light for home defense. With an optic mounted and 20+1 on tap, it is a very capable do-it-all 9mm.
How does the METE SFT differ from the older Canik TP9 pistols?
The METE series is the evolution of the TP9 line, updated based on user feedback. Key improvements include the integrally flared magwell, more aggressive grip texturing including the frontstrap, a double undercut trigger guard, a lower profile slide stop, and an optic cut that handles a wider range of micro red dots. The core reliability and trigger feel that made the TP9 popular carry over.





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