CANIK SHARK-FC 9MM CHROME FINISH PORTED 15+1

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Reviewed By: Daniel G on 03/07/2013 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
I'm a fan of the CZ platform and more recently I've been purchasing and enjoying some of the clones. My last few purchases have included a Witness, Baby Eagle and TZ. They are all good weapons, each with things I prefer over the CZ design and each with things that fall short. The Canik Shark platform has so far exceeded my expectations. I like the standard trigger better than the CZs I own, the build quality is fantastic and Bud's is correct when they talk about the accuracy of this gun in the video review: it is extremely accurate. Having a nice light weight full size weapon which has recoil characteristics similar to the heavy ones.. well, it's awesome. The lack of heft is offset by the porting.. plus the thing looks great. I have always wanted to stumble across a Jericho 941 in satin chrome but this fills that need at a much lower price. The only issues I have thus far are: the safety is what I would describe as "grimy". I like the shape and location of the safety, but it is sometimes difficult to move and occasionally sticks enough to require me to change my grip completely in order to move it. I believe that this issue will work itself out over time as I wear in the pistol, so I'm not worried about it. Secondly, the sights aren't great. I say that coming from the position that the CZ-75 stock sights aren't great either- so in that way, the Shark is on par with the CZ, but I'm not a fan of either. To me, they don't pop at all, and are difficult to see in low light situations. There are plenty of aftermarket options, but out of the box they are only passable. Overall it's a great value and I think most people will really appreciate this weapon. The Shark came completely covered in oil, so a good cleaning was required- but after that it's off to the races. Since I started shooting the Shark, I haven't even pulled the trigger on any of my CZs. If this is an indicator of the build quality of all Turkish guns, I'm going to have to purchase a few more!

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Reviewed By: Brian A on 11/10/2012 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
Hi ,Brian from Easton Firearms Refinishing. bought this Canik Shark from Buds with some expectations because I already have 7 other pistols made in Turkey and have found them all to be excellent performers in the field I have several other Caniik's and Sar arms pistols as well as two Turkish made 1911's . I have not been disappointed at all. Accuracy and performance of the Canik Shark has been on par with my CZ's . I had 2 students this morning that did not want to put down. For them the ported barrel was a plus and helped reduce recoil and made the pistol easy to keep on target for follow up shots. One of the students bought it this morning so I will be adding two more Sharks from Buds' to my inventory. One will be the Shark compact for me and I will get another Shark Fullsize ported model for my students. Brian / EFR

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