Canik Optics Ready METE SFX & SFT Review

Published on September 1, 2021
Duration: 18:19

This review covers the Canik METE SFX and SFT pistols, highlighting their modular design, improved ergonomics with aggressive grip texturing, and interchangeable backstraps. The firearms feature optics-ready slides with a system that retains the rear sight, a crisp 4-pound trigger with a tactile reset, and a 1913 Picatinny rail. Both models demonstrated excellent reliability and accuracy during testing, though suppressed use presented some cycling issues.

Quick Summary

The Canik METE SFX and SFT pistols offer significant ergonomic upgrades, including aggressive grip texturing and a double-undercut trigger guard for a higher grip. Their optics-ready slides retain the rear sight, and they feature a crisp 4-pound trigger with excellent reset, making them strong contenders in the striker-fired market.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introduction to Canik METE SFX & SFT
  2. 01:15Canik's Evolution and Consumer Feedback
  3. 02:18History of Canik SF/SFT to METE
  4. 03:58METE Series Features: Frame and Ergonomics
  5. 04:40Magazine Capacity and Compatibility
  6. 05:00Removable Magwell System
  7. 05:33Trigger Guard Undercut and Grip
  8. 05:48Slide Stop and Release Levers
  9. 06:16Accessory Rail and Slide Features
  10. 06:38Sights and Loaded Chamber Indicator
  11. 06:53Trigger Performance and Pull Weight
  12. 07:30Modular Design of the METE Series
  13. 08:22Disassembly and Reassembly Guide
  14. 09:00Barrel and Feed Ramp Details
  15. 09:40Optics Ready Slide and Mounting System
  16. 10:25Optics Size Considerations
  17. 11:02Striker Indicator and Decocking
  18. 11:15Holster Design and Features
  19. 12:24Performance and Reliability Testing
  20. 13:04Canik Brand Overview and Quality Control
  21. 13:30Accuracy Testing at 140 Yards
  22. 13:53MSRP and Pricing Considerations
  23. 14:29Cons: Optics Size and Suppressed Reliability
  24. 14:50Suppressed Firing Issues
  25. 16:28Unsuppressed Reliability and Comps
  26. 16:41Conclusion and Channel Subscription

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ergonomic improvements in the Canik METE series pistols?

The Canik METE series features a more aggressive front grip texture and interchangeable backstraps for a customizable fit. Additionally, the trigger guard has a double undercut, allowing shooters to achieve a higher grip with both hands for enhanced control and stability.

How does the optics mounting system on the Canik METE differ from previous Canik models?

A significant improvement on the METE series is the optics mounting system, which is designed to retain the rear sight. This contrasts with older Canik models where the rear sight had to be removed to mount an optic, simplifying the process and maintaining backup sighting options.

What is the trigger like on the Canik METE SFX and SFT pistols?

The Canik METE pistols are praised for their excellent triggers, featuring a crisp break at approximately 4 pounds with a short, audible, and tactile reset. This performance is considered among the best for striker-fired handguns on the market.

What were the reliability results for the Canik METE pistols during testing?

Unsuppressed, both the METE SFX and SFT pistols demonstrated 100% reliability over hundreds of rounds with various ammunition types. However, suppressed firing proved problematic, with the pistols failing to cycle reliably with two different suppressors.

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