Description
There is a certain confidence that comes with an all-steel pistol, and the Canik SFx Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood has it in spades. At 2.67 pounds unloaded, this full-size 9mm plants itself in your hands and stays flat through fast splits in a way polymer guns just can't replicate. Canik took the proven ergonomics of the award-winning SFx Rival, rebuilt it around a forged steel frame, finished it in deep black, and then dressed it in textured rosewood grips that give this version a classic, refined character you don't often see on a modern competition gun.
What Sets the Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood Apart
The 5-inch barrel and ported, serrated slide keep the muzzle settled during rapid strings, while the flat-faced aluminum trigger breaks at 90 degrees for a clean, consistent press. A fiber optic front sight and click-adjustable rear give you genuinely usable irons from day one, and the optic-ready slide accepts a wide range of red dot footprints, including Trijicon RMR, Shield RMSc, Delta Point Pro, and Vortex Venom patterns, using the included mounting plates. Ambidextrous controls, forward indexing points, an undercut trigger guard, and aggressive grip texture round out a package clearly built with match performance in mind.
Everything in the Case, Nothing Left to Buy
Canik has earned a reputation for generous accessory kits, and this one delivers. The water-resistant travel case holds two 18-round magazines, aluminum base plates, a competition magwell, a mag loader, a holster, interchangeable backstraps, magazine release extensions, and a punch, tool, and cleaning kit. That means you can show up to your first USPSA or steel match without a shopping list.
A Steel Frame 9mm Built to Compete
Whether you're chasing classifications, sharpening your skills on the timer, or just want a range gun that soaks up recoil all afternoon, the SFx Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood earns its spot. It combines serious performance with looks that draw attention on the firing line, and it does both without cutting corners.
Key Specifications
- Model: SFx Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood
- Manufacturer Part Number: HG7010R-N
- UPC: 787450960725
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-Fired Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 18+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 8.09 inches
- Overall Height: 5.75 inches
- Overall Width: 1.41 inches
- Weight (Unloaded): 2.67 lbs
- Frame: Steel with Picatinny Rail
- Grips: Textured Rosewood
- Slide: Optic Ready, Ported, Serrated
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Adjustable Rear
- Finish: Black
What’s Included
- Canik SFx Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood pistol
- Two 18-round magazines
- Two aluminum magazine base plates
- Competition magwell
- Magazine loader
- Holster
- Optic mounting plates
- Interchangeable grip backstraps
- Magazine release extensions
- Punch and tool kit
- Cleaning kit
- Gun lock
- Water-resistant travel case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What red dot optics fit the Canik SFx Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood?
The slide comes optic ready and ships with mounting plates covering several popular footprints. It works with the Trijicon RMR, Shield RMSc, Leupold Delta Point Pro, Vortex Venom, and Canik's own MeCanik optics, among others. The mounting system is designed to allow co-witness with the factory iron sights.
How is the Rival-S different from the standard SFx Rival?
The biggest change is the frame. The standard Rival uses a polymer frame and weighs around 29.5 ounces, while the Rival-S swaps in a forged steel frame that brings the weight up to about 43 ounces. That extra heft noticeably reduces muzzle flip and felt recoil, which pays off in faster follow-up shots during matches and long range sessions.
Is the Canik SFx Rival-S Dark Side Rosewood good for competition shooting?
That's exactly what it was built for. The 5-inch barrel, 18+1 capacity, flat-faced aluminum trigger, and included competition magwell make it well suited for USPSA, IDPA, and steel matches. Since the kit includes a holster, mag loader, and spare magazine, you can head to your first match without buying much else.
Are the rosewood grips on this Rival-S functional or just for looks?
Both. The rosewood panels are textured to give you a solid, grippy hold during recoil, so they earn their keep beyond the aesthetics. They also set this version apart visually from the standard Dark Side, giving an all-black competition pistol some classic warmth and character.





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