Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive Review | After 1000s of Rounds!

Published on March 30, 2021
Duration: 18:10

This review of the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive highlights its exceptional trigger and the quality of included accessories like the SAI barrel and holster. However, it critically points out significant issues with magazine compatibility, specifically over-insertion with extended Mec-Gar magazines, requiring user modification. The reassembly process is also noted as unique and non-standard.

Quick Summary

The Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive boasts an exceptional flat-faced trigger and a durable SAI match-grade barrel. However, a critical flaw involves magazine over-insertion with extended Mec-Gar magazines, necessitating user modification for reliable function.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Shooting
  2. 00:48Unboxing and Included Accessories
  3. 04:56Magazines and SAI Barrel
  4. 05:39Sights and Optic Readiness
  5. 07:58Magwell, Grip, and Ergonomics
  6. 11:09Trigger Performance
  7. 12:14Disassembly and Unique Reassembly
  8. 14:47Magazine Compatibility Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive?

The Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive features a Salient Arms International (SAI) match-grade barrel with a gold PVD coating, a flat-faced trigger, robust metal sights, and an optics-ready slide. It also includes a quality holster and a magwell.

How is the trigger performance on the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive?

The trigger is described as exceptional for a polymer-framed pistol, featuring a flat face, minimal take-up, a crisp break, and an incredibly short, tactile reset, often compared favorably to higher-end 2011 platforms.

Are there any significant reliability issues with the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive?

A major issue highlighted is magazine over-insertion with extended Mec-Gar magazines (18 or 20 rounds) without proper baseplates, causing malfunctions. This requires manual modification of the magazines to ensure reliable function.

What is unique about the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive's reassembly?

Unlike most pistols, the slide reassembly is unique. The slide must be placed onto the frame at a specific midpoint cutout and then pulled back to lock, rather than sliding on from the rear.

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