Canik TP9SFx is often crowned as one of the best budget pistols you can buy. And I agree with that sentiment as well. While the gun doesn’t need any changes or upgrades per say, it doesn’t hurt to improve the performance of the gun.
One of the things that improves the performance of a gun is the sight. While it’s common knowledge that Canik TP9SFx supports red dots, the question still remains. What red dots fit Canik TP9SFx? Only red dots or holographic sights as well?
Like you, I also want the best Canik TP9. Don’t worry, I got you covered on the optics end at least. Without further ado, let’s find some TP9SFx sights.
How To Choose a Red Dot For Canik Tp9sfx?
Now that you know what red dot fits the Canik and what they are, how do you choose one from the list to use with your gun? Here are a couple of things that might help you in the decision making.
The first thing that you will need to decide on is how much money you are willing to spend. If you are not feeling like spending a lot of money and getting the Vortex Razor for example, you can get something cheaper as well.
Just because Burris FastFire III is the cheapest among them doesn’t mean it’s not good. The FF3 with TP9SFx is an incredible combination.
The next thing you need to make sure is what you want from the optic and what kind of reticle you want. Holosun has a circle dot around the small red dot and other brands use small or large red dots. So, depending on what you want, your decision will vary.
1. Trijicon SRO Sight Adjustable LED 5.0 MOA Red Dot
The SRO from Trijicon is a versatile one. You may have seen people use this with rifles, pistol carbines, and all sorts of automatic guns. In case you didn’t know, the SRO is also used as a pistol sight. It’s compact, lightweight, and extremely durable.
The optic has a great finish on its body. The longevity is quite great as well. It’s waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof. The lens is extremely durable and it’s not prone to scratches or oil buildup.
The optic is available in multiple different configurations. Depending on what size red dot you enjoy, you may want to go for that. There is also a huge 5 MOA red dot option if you enjoy that.
Can I adjust the brightness of this optic?
Yes, you can. Adjusting the brightness is simple and easy.
What kind of mounting footprint does this use?
It uses the same footprint as RMR. You will need to buy an RMR mounting system depending on your gun rail.
What kind of battery does this use?
It uses a single CR2032 battery. It comes with one battery in the package and you can buy spares easily.
2. Vortex Optics Razor Red Dot Sight
You probably heard of Vortex Venom and Viper Red Dots by now. Just like those, the Razor is also a great red dot sight from Vortex. Unlike the Venom and Viper, the Razor is a rather expensive and high-end model.
The optic features a fully multi-coated lens and you can choose between 3 or 6 MOA red dot reticles. The Razor was designed to be compatible with various weapons. That includes AR and handguns like the Canik TP9 as well.
The battery life of this optic is insane as well. It’s around 30k hours and changing the battery is super easy as well. You will also find 9 levels of adjustable brightness settings present on the optic.
Can I change windage and elevation?
Yes, you can. But you will need tools for it.
Does Vortex offer any warranty?
Yes, they do. They have one of the best warranties in the business. Providing a lifetime guarantee without conditions.
What kind of mount does it come with?
It comes with a Picatinny mounting adapter with the optic. For handguns, Vortex sells them separately.
3. Trijicon RM06-C-700672 RMR Type 2 LED Sight
The RMR Type 2 is without a doubt one of the best Canik TP9SFx sights you can buy right now. The optic is small, lightweight, and extremely durable. The Type 2 has some improvements in the housing and overall battery life.
Which is why Type 2 is more preferred and well-loved. The reticle size on this optic is 3.25 MOA and it illuminates as well. You can adjust the brightness of this optic as well. You will need one CR2032 battery to turn on the optic. The total weight of the optic with the battery is around 1.17 oz. That’s extremely light.
There are a total of 8 adjustable brightness settings. With around 4 to 8 levels of brightness, you can expect around 4 years of battery life out of that single CR2032 battery.
What kind of mounting does this support?
It supports Picatinny, weaver, and Glock, and can work on top of a scope as well.
Is this suitable for a rifle?
Yes, it is. The build quality is durable and sturdy enough to be used with a rifle.
What kind of warranty does this optic have?
It has a limited lifetime warranty to back it up.
4. HOLOSUN HS507C X2 Circle Dot Solar Failsafe
Holosun red dots are quite good. They are one of the best for the money. It’s a good thing they make sights for handguns and rifles as well. This one is part of their handgun sight series.
The HS507C is made out of aircraft-grade aluminum. The aluminum has an anodized finish. The finish looks quite good in person. The weight of the optic is also quite low compared to other optics in the same price range.
Installing this red dot on your Canik won’t be hard either. As it requires no gunsmithing, even a newbie won’t have trouble figuring this out. Adjusting the windage, elevation, and brightness of the optic is quite simple as well.
Where is this made?
The optic is made in China. All of Holosun’s optics are made in China. But their service and performance is quite good.
Does Holosun provide any warranty?
They do. They offer a limited lifetime warranty with their optics. This one is part of their lifetime warranty as well.
What kind of battery does this use?
It uses a single coin-type CR1632 battery. The battery life of this optic is quite good.
5. Vortex Optics Viper Red Dot Sight
Earlier in the Razor section, I mentioned that Vortex also makes cheaper red dots called Viper and Venom. This one is known as the Viper. You probably heard of Viper scopes and binoculars by now, but this is not like those.
It’s fixed at 1x magnification and has no prism or anything fancy. But the build quality of this optic is as good as your typical Vortex riflescopes. The housing is made out of aluminum. The exterior coating and finishing on the aluminum is quite good.
The lens clarity and brightness make it exceptionally good optics at low-light scenarios. The optic also features an illuminated 6 MOA red dot reticle. You can adjust the brightness of the optic as well.
Does this optic come with any mounting system?
Yes, it does. In the package, you will find a Picatinny mounting rail adapter included. You can buy separate mounting plates for different guns.
Where is this optic made?
The origin of this optic is China. It’s not from Japan or the Philippines.
Does Vortex offer a warranty on this unit?
They do. They offer an unconditional lifetime guarantee with this optic. That’s the standard Vortex warranty that they are famous for.
6. Vortex Optics Venom Red Dot Sight
The Venom is a cheaper alternative to the Viper. To a certain degree, the Venom is the same optic as the Viper just in a different housing. The Venom is available in 3 MOA and 6 MOA red dot reticles.
The Venom also features the same sturdy and durable housing Vortex is known for. It is also water, shock, and fogproof. In terms of durability, it’s one of the best in the market.
This red dot sight is capable of shooting indoors and outdoors. The bright illuminated reticle is one of a kind and extremely noticeable in all sorts of conditions.
Yes, you can adjust the brightness of the optic as well. If you are feeling like you don’t need the maximum brightness, you don’t need to maximize it. Using it on a lower brightness setting will save some battery as well.
Where is this optic made?
Unlike the Viper, this one isn’t made in China. Instead, it’s made in the Philippines like a lot of other Vortex optics.
Which reticle should I choose?
That depends on what kind of shooting you do. If you are shooting or attempting 50 yards and beyond targets, then the smaller sized reticle will be a better option. But for everyone else, the 6 MOA makes more sense.
Burris FastFire 3 Red Dot Sight
The FastFire 3 is an extremely versatile little optic from Vortex. In fact, it’s so versatile, that Burris sells it in a combo with a tactical scope made by Burris and one P.E.P.R mount included. The FastFire 3 can be used as a main sight in a handgun, pistol carbine, rifle, SMG, and many other guns.
The FastFire 3 is made out of incredibly durable metal. It’s anodized and has no issues. The finish looks quite good and feels good in hand as well. Installing this on the Canik TP9SFx is not that hard either.
The FastFire III is available in different configurations. You can choose your own red dot size from 4 available options. If you want to go for an 8 MOA reticle, by all means, go for it. It’s quite good as well.
Does Burris provide a warranty on their red dot sights?
Yes, they do. They offer a lifetime commitment with their optics.
Is there an automatic brightness sensor present on the optic?
Yes, there is. There is also a manual button present on the optic that you can use to increase or decrease the brightness of the optic. Otherwise, it will adjust the brightness based on your environment.
Where is this optic made?
Burris is known for making optics in the USA. But this one is not made in the USA. Instead, this one is manufactured in the Philippines and sold+serviced in the USA.
Conclusion
And that’s about it folks. You now know more than you did before and you also know about some of the best sights for Canik TP9SFx on the market. It just so happens that all of them are red dots and work with TP9.
As always, thanks a lot for reading. Hopefully, you found the read enjoyable and informative. With that said, that’s all for now. I hope to see you on the next one. Till then, take care and have fun.
