Turkey Canik
METE SFT
Canik METE series 9x19mm striker-fired pistol, an updated full-size export handgun with an optics-ready slide and extended 20-round magazine. Figures are manufacturer- or open-source and not independently verified.
Compiled from public sources ·last verified 2026-07-10
💲 ≈ $519.99 (public figure)
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 9 mm |
|---|---|
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 20 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.19 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 1 kg |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 118 mm |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $520 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Canik and reference sources. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-10.
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How much does the Canik METE SFT weigh? +
The Canik METE SFT has a combat weight of 1 kg.
What is the Canik METE SFT used for? +
The Canik METE SFT is a pistol & sidearm typically used for sidearm, law enforcement.
How much does the Canik METE SFT cost? +
The Canik METE SFT has an approximate unit cost of 520 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
