Eve Flanigan is a lifelong gun enthusiast and licensed concealed carry instructor based in the American Southwest. She is a working armed guard and licensed armed guard instructor and the author of Ready to Defend: Tips for Living the Armed Lifestyle. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her animals, and baking.
TP9 SF: The Unsung Hero of the Canik Brand
Turkish gun maker Canik has become known in recent years for affordable, reliable, and stylish pistols. Want a dramatic cerakote design that looks custom but comes right out of the box? They have it. Want a threaded barrel and/or integral compensator but only have $550 to spend? They’ve got you covered. Their TP9 and Mete series pistols, primarily striker-fired guns in 9mm chambering, have exploded in popularity. But it’s one of their earlier models that makes my day: the TP9 SF.