Canik Rival

[MCM]

Looking at buying a RIVAL-S, anyone have any experience with them?

[chances R]

I've had one since early summer.  Thousand + rounds.  Very reliable.  If you like heavy, you'll like this gun.

[K8DFI]

We have them in the store. Message me for info. (I’m not sure suggesting our store by name is allowed)

[JustEd]

With no intention of stepping on the OP's parade:

Eerytime I see that gun it makes me slap put my palm to forehead.  Then again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Edited February 23 by JustEd

[MCM]

It might not be for everybody,

I just started shooting IDPA and it's the best bang for the buck. There's more expensive and probably a bunch better

but out of the box the trigger is good and gets the job done. 

[K8DFI]

Im thinking about the Canik TTI Combat

[JustEd]

16 hours ago, MCM said:

It might not be for everybody,

I just started shooting IDPA and it's the best bang for the buck. There's more expensive and probably a bunch better

but out of the box the trigger is good and gets the job done. 

Am surprised it fits in the box for size. Then again, haven’t shot IDPA for a few years. Hope you are having fun

Edited February 24 by JustEd

[chances R]

Just my 2c,  I’m not a fan of compensators.  As a SO running shooters, very loud.  If shooting inside a building or covered shed even louder.  Sometimes shooting through or around barrels even more so.  And of course we are talking about those magnum long blaster explosive 9mm!!  And shooting from retention is still another story.  So that’s why I’m not a fan of the pictured TTI.

[gospelmando]

On 2/23/2025 at 8:03 PM, K8DFI said:

Im thinking about the Canik TTI Combat

I have the Canik TTI Combat and I love it. Not as heavy as the Rival S, but shoots flat due to the built in comp.

[K8DFI]

On 2/23/2025 at 8:03 PM, K8DFI said:

Im thinking about the Canik TTI Combat

After actually handling the Canik TTI, I put the smallest backstrap on and it was still too big for my hands. So I have decided to go this route instead. Fits my hand perfectly.

Edited February 28 by K8DFI

[JustEd]

Good reason to choose it over the Canik. 

[chances R]

I've had both.  My choice is the Rival-S.  Very disappointed in the Smith.  Couln't compare to a 5" 1.0 M&P that I apexed out with barrel, trigger and performance kit. FWIW

[K8DFI]

3 hours ago, chances R said:

I've had both.  My choice is the Rival-S.  Very disappointed in the Smith.  Couln't compare to a 5" 1.0 M&P that I apexed out with barrel, trigger and performance kit. FWIW

Still has to fit my hand and the Canik was just too big. I appreciate your opinion. I really like the Canik and wish I could make it work. I just know I would never be happy trying to shoot it.

[Defunct Ammo]

4 hours ago, K8DFI said:

Still has to fit my hand and the Canik was just too big. I appreciate your opinion. I really like the Canik and wish I could make it work. I just know I would never be happy trying to shoot it.

Different strokes for different folks. I sometimes have an issue with getting a good purchase on my TP9. Just barely too big for my hand too. I think the new MC9 Prime might be a real winner later this year though.

[Roaneman]

On 2/23/2025 at 8:03 PM, K8DFI said:

Im thinking about the Canik TTI Combat

 Recently purchased one of these.  It's a nice shooter.  I have "medium" hands and the default backstrap is fine for me.

Strangely mine had trouble with Monarch brass ammo however Winchester white box works fine.  It may simply be a "break in" problem I haven't put that many rounds through it yet.

When field stripping the slide does not come all the way forward as you might expect. It lifts up and off when about an inch or so from its normal position. Worth noting.  

Excellent pistol

[ed Zeppelin]

I used to think Turkish firearms were all sketchy 

I've got experience with a canik tp9sfx obviously not the same firearm but 

Punches above it's price for sure