Canik METE MC9 Prime 9mm Micro-Compact, USA-Assembled, Integrally Compensated
The METE MC9 Prime stands out as the first Canik pistol assembled in the United States, pairing a micro-compact profile with a full 17-round capacity. Its fluted, ported, and integrally compensated barrel keeps size to a minimum while controlling recoil, and an optics-ready slide arrives ready for popular RMSc-footprint red dots. Night Fision sights, a flat 4.5-lb trigger, and a premium accessory kit round out a feature set tailored for serious carry or range use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows little sign of prior use; all controls function correctly and the finish is consistent throughout.
What’s Included
- Canik hard case embossed “Canik Superior Firearms” with gold “METE MC9 PRIME” badge
- Original Canik owner’s manual
- Trigger lock
- Canik polymer magazine speed loader
- G-Code Phenom Stealth ambidextrous holster (IWB/OWB)
- Brass bore brush
- Cleaning rod
- Armorer’s punch tool
- Flat-head screwdriver tool
- 2× 17-round factory Canik steel magazines
The METE MC9 Prime is the inaugural model to roll off Canik’s West Palm Beach, Florida assembly line, marking a milestone for the brand’s stateside production. Despite its micro size, the design uses extended flush-profile magazines to deliver a 17+1 round capacity without compromising concealability.
A 3.64-inch 4140 steel barrel is fluted, ported, and finished in black nitride. The integral compensator vents gas upward to limit muzzle rise, while the 1:10 right-hand twist supports a wide range of 9mm loads.
The black-nitride slide carries aggressive front and rear serrations, weight-reducing cuts, and a recessed PRIME plate over an RMSc-footprint optic cut. Factory Night Fision tritium sights are tall enough to co-witness with compatible red dots such as the Holosun 407K/507K or Mecanik MO4.
A glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame features full-coverage laser stippling, memory pads, and a double undercut trigger guard. The flat-faced aluminum trigger breaks cleanly at 90 degrees with a 4.5-pound pull.
Each pistol ships in a premium hard case with a serialized label and a deep accessory package, including a G-Code Phenom Stealth holster, speed loader, backstraps, and armorer’s tools—providing buyers with a turn-key carry setup straight from the factory.



