Welcome back to another TFB Review. In this edition, we'll take a closer look at the new Canik MC9 Prime Radian, a collaboration between Canik and Radian Weapons that delivers a factory Ramjet pistol ready to go right out of the box. Over the last couple of months, I have had the opportunity to test out the Canik MC9 Prime Radian pistol and can confidently write up my review of this unique handgun. Let's take a closer look at the Canik MC9 Prime Radian. Specs The Canik MC9 Prime Radian is somewhat of a rarity because it's the only handgun on the market that comes with a Radian Ramjet from the factory, along with a few other accessories. The Radian Ramjet does its job of taming any muzzle rise along with the majority of felt recoil. The regular slide is slightly shorter to allow the ramjet to fit better without hanging over the frame. The MC9 Prime Radian also comes standard with an optics cut to install your favorite red dot, along with night sights standard from the factory. Canik ships the MC9 Prime Radian with a 3.8” barrel and a striker-fired trigger with a trigger safety. The pistol has a 4.5 lbs trigger with a metal trigger shoe. One of the unique things about this handgun is how the trigger breaks at exactly 90 degrees, making it a very predictable and easy trigger to shoot quickly with an audible, crisp reset. When it comes to a factory trigger, this handgun is a fantastic example of what can be done with a bit of preplanning and execution. Every MC9 Prime Radian comes with 2 magazines and a hard carry case and a holster from the factory. MSRP on the MC9 Prime Elite is $1,089.99. Specs List MSRP$1,089.99ManufacturerCANIKManufacturer Part #HG8611GV-NModelPrime RadianModelMETE MC9ActionSemi-automaticTypeStriker FiredSizeCompactCaliber9MMBarrel Length3.8"FramePolymerColorGrayCapacity17 RoundsAccessories2 Mags, Canik ONYX CType of BarrelCompensatedDescriptionOptics ReadySightsNight SightsSubcategoryPistols - Polymer FrameMaterialPolymerFinishMatte Range TimeI put roughly 625 rounds through the MC9 Prime Radian over 5 range sessions. When I first took the Prime Radian out for a spin, the first two things that immediately stood out were how much the Radian Ramjet kills any muzzle rise and most of the felt recoil, and just how crisp and tactile the trigger was. Starting this review, I was curious if the Canik would be worth the price tag, but the additions from Radian certainly make this feel like a different animal. With the compensator working to keep the muzzle flat, it really has an interesting recoil impulse, but with the trigger and barrel combination, this gun truly likes to run fast with quick follow-up shots. There is a metal backstrap from Radian as well as a magwell standard from the factory, so the gun locks well into the palm of your hand without chewing up your skin or feeling abrasive. When it comes to overall feel, the new MC9 Prime Radian does feel like a premium option with the factory upgrades along with the standard hard case from Canik. The night sights were clearly visible in low or no light situations, and during the day they were easy to pick up as well. I think this is an interesting mix of a quality carry gun and a capable range gun. The majority of the frame is polymer to keep down on the overall weight, but the backstrap area is metal for better contact, allowing for a better shooting experience. It's an interesting middle-ground gun and I am certainly a fan when it comes to performing at the range. Carrying the Prime Radian When it comes to carrying the Canik MC9 Prime Radian, it's actually fairly easy since Canik includes a holster with the firearm. I carried the Canik Prime Radian for roughly three weeks straight with absolutely no issues. I wasn't sure how the magwell and metal backstrap would feel or if they would rub your skin, but I had no issues with any sort of hot spotting or unnecessary rubbing. I didn't install an optic for this review, but I could certainly see something small like a Steiner MPScc or something similar being fantastic on this pistol. I think it's important to again bring up the fact that it does feel like there's a really great balance of parts being polymer to keep the overall weight lighter while offering metal sections for increased traction and durability. In the beginning, I wasn't sure this was going to be a comfortable carry gun, but the more time I spent with it, the more I actually enjoyed having the MC9 Prime Radian strapped to my hip. Overall Thoughts At the beginning of reviewing this pistol, I wasn't sure what to expect. It's fairly expensive with the RamJet installed from the factory, but this is an out-of-the-box custom pistol you don't have to go and outfit from aftermarket companies. If you tried to do the same thing, it would certainly be $400-500 more, so this really does offer a great value for a factory-compensated handgun. After my time with the Canik MC9 Prime Radian, I can confidently give it a solid recommendation and encourage people to go ahead and pick one up if they are interested in one. I will certainly be continuing testing and may write a follow-up review at 1,500 or 2,000 rounds to see how things are holding up. Let me know what you think about the MC9 Prime Radian in the comments below. 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