The Canik TP9 is a magnificently designed Turkish-made subcompact pistol chambered for the 9mm Luger cartridge…
I like it because Canik has taken the best features found on several other popular pistols and combined them into the TP9…
The pistol follows the popular polymer frame design, incorporating a trigger safety…
And it comes with a twelve and fifteen round magazine, two backstraps, 3.6″ barrel, concealed carry holster, Cerakote finish, under-barrel rail, blacked-out rear and phosphorous front sight, and best of all, it’s optic-ready!
The best Canik TP9 Elite SC Optic is the Holosun HS507K X2. This open reflex sight combines a very ruggedly built pistol optic with many useful features including multiple reticle options and Holosun’s famous circle dot reticle. It also features Holosun’s Shake Awake technology and fits the Canik TP9 Elite SC pistol like a glove.
The Canik TP Elite SC comes standard with an optic cut out on the slide, which accepts both SMS/RMS footprint optics. This universally used mounting footprint opens up a world of possibilities when choosing the right optic for Canik TP9 Elite SC…
So I’ve chosen five excellent sights, and I’ll tell you why I think they’d be a good fit for the Canik TP9 Elite SC.
Best Canik TP9 Elite SC Optic – Top 5 List
The Canik TP9 Elite SC is a concealed carry pistol; therefore, only compact and quality optics were considered for this review.
1. Holosun HS507K X2 (My Top Choice!)
The Holosun HS507k-X2 red dot sight is wonderfully compact, explicitly made for concealed carry, and fits the Canik TP9 Elite SC like a glove using the RMS footprint mount.
Sight Features:
| Sight Type | Open Reflex Sight |
| Housing Material | 7075 T6 Aluminum |
| Size L/W/H | 1.6 x 0.98 x 0.95 |
| Power Source | CR 1632 Battery and Failsafe Solar Backup |
| On / Off Activation Method | Shake Awake – Selectable |
| Surface Finish | Anodize |
| Weight (oz) | 1 |
| Reticle Type | Circle Dot: 2 MOA Dot & 32 MOA Circle. Adjustable |
| Brightness Settings (Day / Night) | 10 x Day, 2 x Night |
| Window Size (inch) | 0.58 x 0.77 |
| Magnification | 1 X |
| Click Adjustment | 1 MOA |
| Button Lock Feature Y/N | Yes |
| Weather Proof | IP 67 |
What I Like About This Optic…
- Shake Awake: A convenient feature that turns the sight on when moved to save you battery life. This feature can be disabled, or the sight can stay on permanently if needed.
- Multi-Reticle System: The multi-reticle system allows you to switch between 3 useful reticle options including the circle dot reticle (my favorite because it helps you shoot fast and accurately).
- Multiple Brightness Settings: The Holosun super LED offers ten daytime and two night-time settings.
- Ultra Long Battery Life: Up to 50 000 hours of battery life on setting 6
- Positive click adjustments for windage and elevation – 1 MOA per click
- Button Lock Feature: So you don’t accidentally turn the brightness way up or way down
- Convenient tray battery compartment: Quick and easy battery replacement, and no need to remove the sight to replace the battery.
- Great build quality and very rugged little optic
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2. Shield RMSc
The Shield RMSc (“c,” meaning compact) is a futuristic-looking sight due to its thin support rails that run from the rear of the site to the top of the sight shield.
The sight runs itself as it is permanently on and adjusts according to the ambient lighting conditions. The single LED dot reticle sizes are offered in 4 MOA (minute of angle) and 8 MOA.
Additionally, this sight is a quality product made in Dorset, UK. And mounting to the Canik TP9 Elite Sub Compact pistol is easy through the SMS or RMS mounting system as the sight is pre-drilled for both footprints.
Sight Features:
| Sight Type | Open Reflex Sight |
| Housing Material | Aerospace Aluminum |
| Size L/W/H | 1.57 x 0.91 x 0.87 |
| Power Source | CR 2032 Battery |
| On / Off Activation Method | Permanently On (Dot brightness adjusts with light conditions) |
| Surface Finish | Matte Black |
| Weight (oz) | 0.57 |
| Reticle Type | Dot: 4 MOA or 8 MOA, Red LED |
| Brightness Settings (Day / Night) | Automatic |
| Magnification | 1 X |
| Click Adjustment | No felt clicks; use supplied guage |
| Button Lock Feature Y/N | N/A |
| Weather Proof | Not waterproof |
What I Like About This Optic…
- Polymer or Glass lens options, depending on how you’d like to balance strength and clarity in your sight.
- Clear, multi-coated lenses meaning the sight is less visible from the barrel end.
- At 0.57 Ounce, this is one of the lightest sights on the market
- Co-witness slot, which doubles as a backup rear sight
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3. Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro
The Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro is a great compact reflex sight offering self-adjusting dot intensity controlled by CT Radiant technology. The 3 MOA red dot is highly visible in all lighting conditions…
And mounting the sight to the Canik TP9 Elite SC is as easy as securely screwing the site into the SMS footprint holes in the slide.
Sight Features:
| Sight Type | Open Reflex Sight |
| Housing Material | 7075 Series Aluminum |
| Size L/W/H | 1.7 x 1 x 1 |
| Power Source | CR1632 Battery (7 000 to 20 000 Hours) |
| On / Off Activation Method | Shake awake. It turns off after 8 hours without movement |
| Surface Finish | Black |
| Weight (oz) | 1.76 |
| Reticle Type | 3 MOA Red Dot or 5 MOA Green Dot |
| Brightness Settings (Day / Night) | Self-adjusting brightness, CT Radiant. 8 Day, 2-night auto settings |
| Window Size (inch) | Just under an inch |
| Magnification | 1 X |
| Click Adjustment | Yes |
| Button Lock Feature Y/N | N/A |
| Weather Proof | Yes IPX4 |
What I Like About This Optic…
- Built-in co-witness slot machined into the rear section of the sight
- Two Dot options in the model, 3 MOA in red and 5 MOA in green (I prefer the 3 MOA dot for more precision when aiming)
- Rubber sight cover which fits the sight when attached to the Calik TP9 Elite SC
- Recessed glass lens that allows using the sight as a cocking lever without picking up unnecessary grime
- Shake Awake technology: to help save you battery life
- Durable little red dot
- Sleek looking design
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4. Holosun HS407K X2
The Holosun HS407 X2 is another great reflex sight suited for use on the Canik TP9 Elite subcompact pistol. Mounting the sight is easy with the modified Shield RMS footprint.
It’s much like the Holosun HS507K that I mentioned earlier, but the key difference is that you only get one 6 MOA dot reticle rather than the multiple reticle system featured on the 507K.
So If you like the Holosun 507K, but are happy with a 6 MOA dot reticle, you can save a little bit of money by going with this optic.
Sight Features:
| Sight Type | Open Reflex Sight |
| Housing Material | 7075 T6 Aluminum |
| Size L/W/H | 1.6 x 0.98 x 0.95 |
| Power Source | Battery CR1632 (50 000 hours on setting 6) |
| On / Off Activation Method | Shake Awake Feature |
| Surface Finish | Anodize |
| Weight (oz) | 1 |
| Reticle Type | 6 MOA Red Dot (8 Day and 2 Night Settings), Green Available. |
| Brightness Settings (Day / Night) | Adjustable |
| Window Size (inch) | 0.58 x 0.77 |
| Magnification | 1 X |
| Click Adjustment | 1 MOA |
| Button Lock Feature Y/N | No |
| Weather Proof | Yes IP67 |
What I Like About This Optic…
- Multi-Coated Reflective glass lens
- Convenient battery replacement, no need to remove the sight, and it’s a quick and easy process
- Robust build quality (very durable little sight)
- Convenient, low positioned buttons
- Ultra Long battery life: Up to 50,000 hours on setting 6
- 6 MOA dot is clearly visible in all lighting conditions. It’s a little large than I generally prefer, but it’s still a good size for balancing speed and accuracy when you’re shooting
- Button Lock Feature: so you can lock out your buttons which will prevent you from accidentally hitting them and changing the brightness level on your sight.
- The rear sight slot is incorporated in the Holosuns design as a backup rear sight.
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5. Swampfox Sentinel-M (The Best Budget Option)
The Swampfox sentinel micro reflex sights are available in two models, the “M” and “A.” The M stands for manual, and the A is automatic…
Both sights are identical in size and quality, with the main difference being that the “A” version adjusts the dot brightness according to the lighting conditions.
My choice is the manual version because it just gives you greater control over the brightness level you want on your sight…
Sight Features:
| Sight Type | Open Reflex Sight |
| Housing Material | 7075 Aluminum |
| Size L/H/W | 1.61 x 0.91 x 0.94 |
| Power Source | CR2032 (Minimum 2 year battery life) |
| On / Off Activation Method | Shake awake and push-button adjustable. Also, manual On/Off |
| Surface Finish | Hard Coat |
| Weight (oz) | 0.62 |
| Reticle Type | 3 MOA Red Dot, Green also available. |
| Brightness Settings (Day / Night) | 10 x Manual Settings, 8 Day, 2 Night |
| Window Size (inch) | 0.62 X 0.62 |
| Magnification | 1 X |
| Click Adjustment | Yes, dial |
| Button Lock Feature Y/N | No |
| Weather Proof | 3.3ft (1 meter): IPX7 |
What I Like About This Optic…
- RMSc footprint fits directly onto the Canik TP9 Elite SC.
- Ability to physically turn off the Sentinel-M sight when storing the weapon (this will save you battery life)
- The 3 MOA dot is clearly visible and a good size for balancing speed and accuracy when you’re shooting (I like a 3 or 2 MOA dot)
- Robustly built unit, and you can get a steel cover to put around the optic for more durability.
- Shake ‘N Wake feature (again, saving you battery life)
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Final Thoughts…
So again, my choice for the best open reflex sight for use with the Canik TP9 Elite SC is the Holosun HS507k X2, even though there are a few great options…
This sight’s compact size, excellent build quality, long battery life, mut=ltipel reticle options, Shake Awake feature, easy battery replacement, and co-witness design make it an amazing sight for any small or concealed carry gun!