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gun review Canik TP9SA feature


 The Canik’s de-cocking lever is on top of the slide, making it unnecessary to pull the trigger before disassembly.


are aggressively stippled, as they should be for a fi rearm intended for duty use. T e front and back straps have a group of raised bumps that could be more aggressive, but still allow for a solid purchase on the pistol. T e Canik is more than serviceable in this area, especially when compared to at least a few of its more expensive competitors. T e pistol comes in a hard case, with two 18-round Mec-Gar magazines, two diff erent back straps, two cleaning tools, a magazine loader, and a pistol lock. T e included holster features both a standard belt loop attachment and a paddle setup. T e belt loop model is pretty solid, while the paddle seems a little fl imsy for serious work. However, it would be more than adequate as a range holster, which I believe is its intended role. T is gun has an accessory rail and a familiar two-piece trigger. Another pleasant surprise was the pistol’s ergo- nomics. Sharing not only the appearance of a P99, it also has a similar feel. It weighs about 28.8 ounces unloaded and 36.8 ounces fi lled with 18 rounds of 124-grain ammunition. T e TP9SA is not exactly the prototypical concealed carry pistol. Its grip is long so that it can accommodate the 18-round magazine. T e barrel is 4.5 inches and its overall length is almost exactly that of a Glock 20/21 or a fi ve-inch barrel 1911. T e dedicated pistol carrier could most certainly conceal this gun with the right cover garments and gear, but the TP9SA is most likely intended for duty or home defense. T e internals are chrome plated and then coated, which at least par- tially explains the smooth operation of the trigger and slide. An RCBS scale consis- tently measured a pull of 5.8 pounds from the middle of the trigger. Offi cers who fi red the TP9SA complemented both the trig- ger pull and its reset. T ere is just no way a pistol with an MSRP around two thirds the price of other comparable models should have a bang button this good.


 The TP9SA fi eld strips similarly to other striker-fi re, polymer handguns and comes with two different back straps.


22 The Police Marksman Summer 2015


Takedown Most guns of this design require that the trigger be pulled to release the sear before disassembly. T e TP9SA has what is essen- tially a de-cocker on the top of the slide in front of the rear sight. Pressing the button releases the sear and allows the pistol to be


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