Is canik a Turkish company?

ABOUT CANiK Ş. is operating in the defense sector and has committed itself to be brand name in Turkey and in the World.

What firearm is canik based on?

The first Canik TP9 to hit American shores was quickly recognized for what it more or less was: a clone of the Walther P99. The specs weren’t completely identical, but the features more or less were. Striker-fired operation, with a decoking button atop the slide that put the pistol in double-action mode.

Where is canik firearms from?

Turkey
Canik is the trademark of pistols manufactured by Samsun Domestic Defense and Industry Corporation, a subsidiary of Aral Industry Corporation. The company was established in 1997 and is located in Samsun, Turkey.

Is canik used by military?

The Canik TP9 SF has also recently won the National Pistol Program , and 45.000 pistols are being ushered into service by the Turkish Military and Police; it is also on sale in numerous Countries and used by local law enforcement, civilian shooters, and private security operators worldwide.

What does canik stand for?

“Canik” is a word in the old Turkish language meaning “a place of refuge”. Samsun Yurt Savunma built a factory near a mountain bearing this name; accordingly, its new line of polymer pistols was called Canik.

Which canik is best?

Among the pistols designed and produced by Samsun Yurt Savunma, TP9 SFx won the first place in its class in 2017 and also the TP9 Elite Combat won the first place in its class in 2019 in ICA competition. CANİK TP9 SF Elite model was the second in its category in 2018.

Who uses canik?

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Who is the manufacturer of the Canik TP pistol?

The company’s aerospace manufacturing expertise led to partnerships with Lockheed Martin, Airbus and Boeing, which in turn enabled the development of a high quality polymer pistol and the beginning of the TP series and adoption by Turkish Law Enforcement. In 2012 Canik partnered with Century Arms to introduce Canik TP pistols to the U.S. market.

What kind of gun is the Canik Mete?

CANİK is proud to present the METE Series pistols to the public in MKEK sales offices. METE family pistols are semi-automatic, polymer framed, striker fired, SAO pistols, operating on proven standard short recoil – locked breech principle.

When does Canik elite TP9 elite come out?

Delray Beach, Fla. – (August 13, 2020) – Canik is proud to once again support the slogan of “Superior Handguns” with yet another recognition as the ICA (Industry Choice Awards) Concealed Carry Pistol of the Year with the TP9 Elite SC! The TP9 Elite Subco More… February, 2020.