The Collector Edition
The new Cybergun CANIK TP9 gas blowback pistol has arrived. This awesome new pistol packs some interesting features and looks just like the real counterpart. Licensed by Cybergun you have the correct CANIK and Salient Arms International markings throughout. The pistol is OEM by Armorer Works which is a tell-tale sign even just from the red gas router. There is a sprinkling of Glock, Walther and a few other design hints inspired by other manufacturers.
The interesting thing most of all is it uses a striker fire system like the GHK Glock 17 which is a much more expensive item. Armorer Works are only 1 of 2 companies now to not use the tried and tested hammer system which is not realistic at all. The great benefit of this other than realism is there is no drag on the slide like what you get with other pistols that use a hammer system. This makes the pistol super smooth and very consistent. It does feel a little odd however dry firing the pistol without the magazine as you do not get a wall break on the trigger. This changes of course as soon as you have a gassed magazine inserted.
The pistol has a metal slide and polymer frame with a metal flared mag well. The flat-faced competition-style trigger is chunky and very comfortable to use. The slide release is ambidextrous and the magazine release can be switched over also. The slide is cut to take an adaptor for red dot sights (this is not included in the box) and has good iron sights fitted as standard. You have an accessory rail underneath for your attachments and a live-fire indicator at the back of the pistol similar to Walther P99’s.
This pistol is a great new addition to their lineup and it’s great to see manufacturers trying something new. We would love to see them do other models like the TP9DA and the subcompact but only time will tell. There will be a video review done by James which should be live on the YouTube channel very soon.
Collector Edition Extras
- CANIK Polymer Pistol Case
- CANIK Pistol Display Stand
- CANIK T-Shirt
- CANIK Collector Patch
- Cybergun Patch
- CANIK Certificate of Authenticity
- All packaged in orange CANIK box with magnetic lid
Features
- New Striker Fire System (no more hammer)
- Metal slide, barrel, and blowback assembly
- Fully licensed Canik and SAI trademarks
- Optic-cut slide with SAI back-up iron sights
- High strength nylon reinforced polymer frame w/ ergonomic, textured pistol grip
- 20mm lower accessory rail for tac lights, lasers, etc
- Front and rear slide serrations
- Flat-face competition style trigger with anodized safety bar
- Flared magwell for quick reloads
Included in the box:
1x CANiK TP9 Elite Combat Gas GBB Cybergun Pistol
1x 25rd Gas Magazine
1x CANiK carrying case
1x CANiK Pistol Stand
1x CANiK T-Shirt
1x CANiK Collector Patch
1x Cybergun patch
1x CANiK Certificate of Authenticity
1x User Manual