CZ-75 Clone - Canik55 Pirahna 9mm - Page 4

**JohnKSa** · July 15, 2012, 10:45 PM

Sure enough...

Looks like they have a couple of Caniks on their website including the CZ-75 clone.

http://www.centuryarms.com/wp-conten...ay-C-angle.jpg

BigTiny · September 21, 2012, 03:04 PM

I love my new pistol. Only one thingi would change. That's firing without half cocking. It is pretty rough & hard at the resting position.
Does anyone know where i can get a laser that will mount?

TJx · September 22, 2012, 06:26 AM

Tristar is importing a Canik PCR clone that I saw in person, it looks good and what little feedback out there has been positive.
For under $350 new I'm thinking of picking one up so I'm going to call Monday to find out about warranty and magazines. They use MecGar mags but I can't find them for sale anywhere and they don't interchange with the PCR.

thedudeabides · September 22, 2012, 06:35 AM

Looks really well put together, maybe I'd change my opinion if I actually held one.

Still, if you can get a new one for 300 bucks and warranty support... I'm guessing they'd sell lots of them.

tekarra · September 22, 2012, 12:21 PM

I recently purchased a Tristar C100 which is the Canik 55. It is an aluminum framed pistol similar to the cZ Compact, having the safety rather than the decocker. Mine came with two Mec-Gar magazines which are the same magazines I use in the cZ Compact. Although similar to the cZ, it is not a clone as there are differences in the internal parts. There is also a slight difference in the grip.

It is a great shooting pistol and, in 500 rounds to date, I have not had a misfire. Although only a few ounces lighter than the steel cZ Compact, it dertainly feels much lghter. All up, it is an excellent pistol and for $350 is a real bargain.

MLeake · September 22, 2012, 12:42 PM

I am still trying to figure out why people think a DA/SA gun which can be carried in cocked and locked mode, or DA with a decocked hammer, and no mag safety, is a clone of a single action, no DA capability, magazine disconnect safety design.

Aside from the tapered slide, there is little in common.

**JohnKSa** · September 22, 2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

... single action, no DA capability, magazine disconnect safety design

Which gun does this describe?

MLeake · September 22, 2012, 09:51 PM

The BHP, which a few folks insist the CZ75 virtually cloned itself from (earlier posts in this thread, for example).

**JohnKSa** · September 22, 2012, 10:30 PM

Ahh. Ok, got it. I missed the BHP connection and was lost trying to figure out what SA gun we were talking about...

July 15, 2012, 10:45 PM	#76
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,969	Sure enough... Looks like they have a couple of Caniks on their website including the CZ-75 clone. http://www.centuryarms.com/wp-conten...ay-C-angle.jpg __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

September 21, 2012, 03:04 PM	#77
BigTiny Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 1	my Canik55 I love my new pistol. Only one thingi would change. That's firing without half cocking. It is pretty rough & hard at the resting position. Does anyone know where i can get a laser that will mount?

September 22, 2012, 10:30 PM	#84
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,969	Ahh. Ok, got it. I missed the BHP connection and was lost trying to figure out what SA gun we were talking about... __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

September 22, 2012, 06:26 AM	#78
TJx Member Join Date: November 25, 2011 Location: Northern KY Posts: 47	Tristar is importing a Canik PCR clone that I saw in person, it looks good and what little feedback out there has been positive. For under $350 new I'm thinking of picking one up so I'm going to call Monday to find out about warranty and magazines. They use MecGar mags but I can't find them for sale anywhere and they don't interchange with the PCR.

September 22, 2012, 06:35 AM	#79
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 1,031	Looks really well put together, maybe I'd change my opinion if I actually held one. Still, if you can get a new one for 300 bucks and warranty support... I'm guessing they'd sell lots of them.

September 22, 2012, 12:21 PM	#80
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	I recently purchased a Tristar C100 which is the Canik 55. It is an aluminum framed pistol similar to the cZ Compact, having the safety rather than the decocker. Mine came with two Mec-Gar magazines which are the same magazines I use in the cZ Compact. Although similar to the cZ, it is not a clone as there are differences in the internal parts. There is also a slight difference in the grip. It is a great shooting pistol and, in 500 rounds to date, I have not had a misfire. Although only a few ounces lighter than the steel cZ Compact, it dertainly feels much lghter. All up, it is an excellent pistol and for $350 is a real bargain.

September 22, 2012, 12:42 PM	#81
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I am still trying to figure out why people think a DA/SA gun which can be carried in cocked and locked mode, or DA with a decocked hammer, and no mag safety, is a clone of a single action, no DA capability, magazine disconnect safety design. Aside from the tapered slide, there is little in common.

September 22, 2012, 09:51 PM	#83
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	The BHP, which a few folks insist the CZ75 virtually cloned itself from (earlier posts in this thread, for example).