Ruger American Competition VS Canik TP9 SFx - TheFirearmGuy

Published on April 12, 2020
Duration: 8:57

This review compares the Ruger American Competition and Canik TP9 SFx, highlighting their features, pricing, and performance. The Canik TP9 SFx is favored for its lighter trigger pull (4 lbs) and shorter reset, while the Ruger American Competition offers an advantage with its optics-ready slide that doesn't require rear sight removal. Both are considered excellent value competition handguns.

Quick Summary

The Canik TP9 SFx is often preferred for competition due to its lighter 4lb trigger pull and short reset, while the Ruger American Competition offers an advantage with its optics-ready slide that allows optic mounting without removing the rear sight. Both are excellent value competition handguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction
  2. 00:19Comparison Overview
  3. 00:41What's in the Case: Canik TP9 SFx
  4. 01:36What's in the Case: Ruger American Competition
  5. 02:04Side-by-Side Comparison
  6. 02:53Ruger American Competition Features
  7. 03:50Canik TP9 SFx Features
  8. 04:41Trigger Pull Comparison
  9. 05:11Sights Comparison
  10. 05:24Disassembly
  11. 05:56Weight Comparison
  12. 06:46Range Test Impressions
  13. 08:05Final Verdict & Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Ruger American Competition and Canik TP9 SFx?

The Canik TP9 SFx offers a lighter 4lb trigger pull and shorter reset, while the Ruger American Competition has an optics-ready slide that allows optic mounting without removing the rear sight. The Canik also includes more accessories in its case and has a higher magazine capacity.

Which pistol has a better trigger for competition?

The Canik TP9 SFx is favored for its competition trigger, measuring at 4 pounds with a very short reset. The Ruger American Competition's trigger is heavier at 5.5 pounds, which is standard for its American pistol line.

What is the magazine capacity of the Ruger American Competition and Canik TP9 SFx?

The Ruger American Competition comes with 17-round magazines. The Canik TP9 SFx comes with 20-round magazines, offering an additional three rounds of capacity advantage.

How do the Ruger American Competition and Canik TP9 SFx compare in terms of optics mounting?

The Ruger American Competition features an optics-ready slide that is drilled and tapped for multiple red dots, with the significant advantage that the rear sight does not need to be removed for mounting. The Canik TP9 SFx also comes with optic mounting plates, but its rear sight must be removed.

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