Glock Vs Canik Pistols

Glock Or Canik, Which Is Better?

Ever since its introduction in the early 1980s, the Glock pistol has consistently outsold other handguns on the market. An enduring reputation for reliability and ease of use have made Glock handguns a popular choice for law enforcement as well as concealed carry. Conseqeuntly, Glock enjoys some of the most robust aftermarket support of any firearm.

Glock 19 Gen 4 - Law Enforcement Trade-in - Semi-Automatic Pistol - 4.02" Barrel - 9x19mm - 15 Round Magazine - NRA Surplus Good Condition - Used
Glock 19 Gen 4 - Law Enforcement Trade-in - Semi-Automatic Pistol - 4.02" Barrel - 9x19mm - 15 Round Magazine - NRA Surplus Good Condition - Used
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Canik has quickly emerged as a strong competitor by offering accessibly priced firearms with superb ergonomics, controls, and accessories right out of the box. Most recently, they shook things up by launching perhaps the most versatile optics-ready micro compact pistol, the Mete MC9. Fans of Canik pistols often cite the smooth trigger and soft recoil impulse as reasons for preferring Canik over Glock.

Canik Mete MC9 Micro Compact 9mm Pistol, Black,15+1 Capacity, 3.18" Barrel, Optic Ready, Holster, 2 Mags, Hard Case & Full Accessory Pkg - HG7620-N
Canik Mete MC9 Micro Compact 9mm Pistol, Black,15+1 Capacity, 3.18" Barrel, Optic Ready, Holster, 2 Mags, Hard Case & Full Accessory Pkg - HG7620-N
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Side-By-Side Comparisons

To determine whether Glock or Canik offers the better pistol, the Classic Firearms team spent some time behind the trigger of several models from each manufacturer. We noted which guns were the fastest, most accurate, and offered the best overall shooting experience - from micro compacts all the way up to full-size duty pistols.

Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive 9MM, Fiber Optic Sights, Fluted Match Grade Barrel, Optic Ready, 15+3 Capacity, Accessory Pkg
Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive 9MM, Fiber Optic Sights, Fluted Match Grade Barrel, Optic Ready, 15+3 Capacity, Accessory Pkg
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Here's what we found. For concealed carry and competition applications, the Canik pistols generally performed better for our shooters in terms of precision and speed; however, the Glock pistols had the edge for duty use. Clint and Kaya each expressed a preference for the grip of the Glock 17 / 19 (pistols both shooters have extensive trigger time with).

They also discussed what comes out of the box as opposed to what can be achieved through customization post-purchase. Ultimately, the Glock may be more configurable, but Canik is unrivaled when it comes to the quality of the firearm / accessories you receive out of the box.

Glock Vs. Canik: Choosing The Right Pistol For You

In addition to the intended use case, your preferences will also play a part in determining which pistol will work best for you. We recommend trying a few different models from both manufacturers before committing to a purchase. You can also watch these pistols in action in our video below!

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