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Canik METE SF vs Glock 19 Gen5

Two compact 9mm pistols with 15-round standard magazines. Specs are from Canik’s METE SF product page and Glock’s G19 Gen5 LE page, checked November 4, 2026. Canik lists weight as 1.75 pounds; Glock lists ounces with and without magazine.

At a glance

SpecCanik METE SFGLOCK 19 Gen5
Caliber9mm Luger9×19
Capacity (standard)15 Rounds15 (optional 15 / 17 / 24 / 31 / 33)
Barrel length4.19″4.02 inch / 102 mm
Overall length7.3″7.28 inch / 185 mm
Height5.25″5.04 inch / 128 mm (incl. magazine)
Width1.41″Overall 1.34 inch / 34 mm; Slide 1.00 inch / 25.5 mm
Weight (maker label)1.75 poundsWithout magazine 21.52 oz / 610 g; Empty magazine 23.63 oz / 670 g
Optics (maker wording)Co-witness optics-ready slide cut; 3 optics bases—
Source (checked Nov. 4, 2026)canik.com/products/mete-sfus.glock.com G19 Gen5

Canik publishes weight as 1.75 pounds. We did not convert that figure; Glock publishes ounces. The Gen5 LE page used here does not list an optics-ready cut in the extracted specs, so that cell is an em dash.

Which to pick (on paper)

We have not range-tested these; facts below are from the makers.

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Frequently asked questions

What capacity do the Canik METE SF and Glock 19 Gen5 share?
Both makers list a 15-round standard magazine. Glock also lists optional higher-capacity magazines.
Is the Canik METE SF optics-ready?
Yes. Canik's METE SF page states a co-witness optics-ready slide cut and 3 optics bases.

Sources

  1. Canik: METE SF specifications
  2. GLOCK: G19 Gen5 LE specifications

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