First Look: Canik TP9 SFx from Century Arms

Century Arms and Canik USA have expanded the TP9 line once more.  The TP9 SFx is a competition-oriented model akin to the Walther Q5 Match.  With a 5.2″ barrel the TP9 SFx has the length to not only squeeze more velocity and power out of 9mm rounds, but also provides a lengthy sight radius.

The increased velocity from a 5.2″ barrel is a welcome feature for anyone who shoots steel or bowling-pin matches.  At some of these matches the target must be knocked over or off of a stand to count as a hit.  9mm is loved for its affordability, availability, and low recoil, but needs speed to have knock-down power in the most literal sense.

Aside from the longer barrel and lightening cuts on the slide, another slide cut makes the TP9 SFx stand out.  This TP9 is ready for optics.  As you’ll see in the video above, the TP9 SFx is not only pre-cut for optics, but includes mounting plates to accept most of the common reflex-sights.  An interesting bonus is the inclusion of an optional charging handle to make racking the slide easier with an optic installed.

The rest of the gun is mostly unchanged from the basic TP9 design save two  changes in controls.  The magazine release is extended (second size option included), and the slide lock/slide release has a nice flare to it to make releasing the slide very easy.  Other specifications and facts can be seen below as taken directly from the product webpage.

SKU	HG3774G-N	HG4192G-N	HG3774D-N
COLOR	Tungsten Grey	Tungsten Grey	FDE
UPC	787450434783	787450476806	787450446816
CALIBER	9mm Luger	9mm Luger	9mm Luger
CAPACITY	20+1 rds.	10+1 rds.	20+1 rds.
BARREL	5.2”	5.2”	5.2”
OVERALL	8.27”	8.27”	8.27”
HEIGHT	6.2”	5.7”	6.2”
WIDTH	1.3”	1.3”	1.3”
WEIGHT	1.83 lbs. unloaded	1.83 lbs. unloaded	1.83 lbs. unloaded