Mine Now: Canik TP9 Elite SC - Page 2

GarandTd · October 4, 2020, 11:00 AM

Long-winded

I haven't been shooting nearly as much lately. I have an ammo stash, but it's modest and depleting. I took my M&P22c and the Canik Elite SC to the range the other day, planning to mostly shoot the M&P. Due to weather(rain), I had to shoot the M&P at 25yds where there was a shelter. I was shooting it pretty well and by the end of 60 rounds, was consistently hitting clay pigeons. Since my spirits were up, I decided to load 10 rounds in the Canik, using the 15Rd mag. The rain had stopped so I moved in to about 12 yds. Starting at low ready and not taking too much time to aim, I proceeded to "clean house" on a series(5) of clay pigeons. I used the extra rounds on any fragments that didn't fall and cleaned them up too. I was suprised, so I loaded up 10 more rounds and did again with the same results.

When I first got this pistol, I was struggling with hitting my target, usually shooting low left. I wasn't showing signs of flinch when dry firing, so I focused on my grip. With intense concentration, a thumbs forward grip, and taking a lot of time to aim, I was improving, but it was exhausting and I had to work hard for the little improvement I got. The pistol is very nice, but I was starting to question my purchase. What if I bought a really nice pistol that just doesn't work for me? I wasn't ready to throw in the towel. I continued to periodically shoot the pistol making small gains in shot placement, but not to where I felt like it should be and I was still working hard at it. Then, the other day, it just worked. I think it was because I relaxed a little, but maintained the new grip. I don't really know. I'd like to repeat this a few more times before I get too excited, but I needed this to happen with this pistol. I'm thinking about getting a better holster for it now. Looking at Alien Gear.

stormyone · October 5, 2020, 07:41 PM

That’s a nice looking pistol.

GarandTd · October 5, 2020, 09:38 PM

Thanks, stormyone. I agree.

I took it to the range again today and had similar results to my previous range visit. This time I used the 12 round mag to make sure it wasn't the mag that made the difference. Now, if only I could find some reasonably priced range ammo.

October 4, 2020, 11:00 AM	#26
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	Breakthrough *Long-winded* I haven't been shooting nearly as much lately. I have an ammo stash, but it's modest and depleting. I took my M&P22c and the Canik Elite SC to the range the other day, planning to mostly shoot the M&P. Due to weather(rain), I had to shoot the M&P at 25yds where there was a shelter. I was shooting it pretty well and by the end of 60 rounds, was consistently hitting clay pigeons. Since my spirits were up, I decided to load 10 rounds in the Canik, using the 15Rd mag. The rain had stopped so I moved in to about 12 yds. Starting at low ready and not taking too much time to aim, I proceeded to "clean house" on a series(5) of clay pigeons. I used the extra rounds on any fragments that didn't fall and cleaned them up too. I was suprised, so I loaded up 10 more rounds and did again with the same results. When I first got this pistol, I was struggling with hitting my target, usually shooting low left. I wasn't showing signs of flinch when dry firing, so I focused on my grip. With intense concentration, a thumbs forward grip, and taking a lot of time to aim, I was improving, but it was exhausting and I had to work hard for the little improvement I got. The pistol is very nice, but I was starting to question my purchase. What if I bought a really nice pistol that just doesn't work for me? I wasn't ready to throw in the towel. I continued to periodically shoot the pistol making small gains in shot placement, but not to where I felt like it should be and I was still working hard at it. Then, the other day, it just worked. I think it was because I relaxed a little, but maintained the new grip. I don't really know. I'd like to repeat this a few more times before I get too excited, but I needed this to happen with this pistol. I'm thinking about getting a better holster for it now. Looking at Alien Gear. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

October 5, 2020, 09:38 PM	#28
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	Thanks, stormyone. I agree. I took it to the range again today and had similar results to my previous range visit. This time I used the 12 round mag to make sure it wasn't the mag that made the difference. Now, if only I could find some reasonably priced range ammo. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

October 5, 2020, 07:41 PM	#27
stormyone Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 532	That’s a nice looking pistol.