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Canik MC9 Prime: First Impressions
After a short break from filming, I got my hands on something I’ve been curious about: the Canik MC9 Prime. We’ve already run 1,000 rounds through the MC9L with no issues. Jack, who’s behind the camera, actually carries it now. We’ve both shot it plenty, and it’s still going strong. So naturally, I wanted to see how this version holds up.
What Comes in the Box with the Canik MC9 Prime
Here’s what you get:
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Two 17-round magazines
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A G Code holster with a paddle attachment
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A speed loader
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Tools and a basic cleaning kit
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The gun itself
It’s a solid package, especially for first-time gun owners. If you’ve already got a few firearms, you probably already have most of this. Still, it’s nice that they include it all. Canik does a good job with that.
First Impressions of the Canik MC9 Prime
I bought this gun because I wanted to see how the trigger felt. I’ve always liked flat face triggers, and I was hoping this one would be an improvement. Right off the bat, the trigger feels good. It breaks clean. It might even break a little earlier than the MC9L.
The sights are solid. The rear sights are blacked out, and the front sight is orange, which I like a lot. I think they’re night sights but I didn’t dig into the details before shooting it. The gun also has a cocking indicator, a reversible mag release, and an ambi slide stop.
The slide has some weight reduction cuts. Not my thing. Just one more place for dirt to get in. But overall, the gun feels well built.
Straight From the Box
I ran 124 grain Blazer ammo through it. No cleaning, no lube, nothing extra. Just loaded the mags and got to work.
No malfunctions. It shoots well. The recoil is flat. The trigger feels a lot better than the MC9L to me.
I didn’t do anything special while shooting. I’m not the type to squeeze a gun into submission just to prove a point. I like to see how a gun behaves naturally. And this one tracks well. The front sight comes right back where it started. That tells me it’s balanced and easy to shoot.
The grip texture is good. Not too aggressive but enough to keep a solid hold. The backstrap is more textured than the sides, which I like. It’s comfortable but still gives you control.
Gold Finger Moment
Here’s something funny: the gold coating on the trigger rubbed off on my finger while shooting. It left a gold smudge on my trigger finger and even on the grass. Not a big deal, but something I wasn’t expecting.
Carry Comfort and Controls
The slide racks easy. The slide stop on the right side works great. A lot of times that’s hit or miss, but this one feels solid. The orange front sight is easy to pick up, which matters when the lighting keeps changing. Out here in the yard, the sun moves, the clouds shift, and every target looks different.
The grip feels like it fits right into my hand. I’m not clenching it or anything. It just settles in and feels good. Magazines are easy to load, especially with the speed loader. No problems there.
Final Thoughts on the Canik MC9 Prime
After the first 100 rounds, I don’t have anything bad to say. It’s shooting great. It’s flat. The grip is solid. The trigger is a big improvement over the MC9L. The orange front sight is easy to find. The extra features like the ambi controls and reversible mag release are just nice to have.
And yeah, it’s hot outside. That’s just part of it. Guns get hotter when you cut away material. Not a dealbreaker, just something to keep in mind.
I’m happy with how it performed and looking forward to running more rounds through it.
Want to See It in Action?
If you want to see how the Canik MC9 Prime performed during its first 100 rounds, you can watch the full video below.