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Canik TP9 Elite SC vs Glock 43X

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 5, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

Both are 9mm carry pistols with a barrel near 3.5 inches, but they list very different capacities. Every figure is copied from the maker’s own product page, checked November 5, 2026. Canik’s page covers the TP9 Elite SC family (three SKUs, listed below); the Glock page we used is titled G43X and describes the G43X Rail model.

At a glance

Spec (maker label)	Canik TP9 Elite SC	GLOCK 43X
Caliber	9mm Luger	9x19 mm
Action	Semi-Automatic Striker Fire	Safe Action
Capacity	12 rounds (ships with 1 × 12 and 1 × 15-round magazines)	Standard: 10 (no optional listed)
Barrel length	3.6 ″	87 mm \| 3.41 inch
Overall length	6.7 ″	165 mm \| 6.50 inch
Height	4.6 ″	128 mm \| 5.04 inch (incl. mag.)
Width	1.45 ″	28 mm \| 1.10 inch (overall)
Weight	1.55 pounds (basis not stated)	465 g \| 16.40 oz without magazine; 530 g \| 18.70 oz with empty magazine; 654 g \| 23.07 oz with loaded magazine
Frame	Polymer	Not yet verified
Finish color (spec table)	Tungsten Grey	Not yet verified
Sights	Phosphorous front dot, blackout rear	Not yet verified
Optic readiness	“Optic-ready interface”; compatible with Shield RMSc, CANiK ONYXc and CANiK PHANTOMc	Not yet verified
Accessory rail	Not yet verified	Glock’s text: “slim mounting rail”
Source (checked Nov. 5, 2026)	canik.com TP9 Elite SC	us.glock.com G43X

SKUs: Canik’s page lists HG5610B-N (None, Bronze), HG5610T-N (None) and HG7169T-N (MO1 optic included) and prints one Specifications table for the page; we do not claim it distinguishes between them. The Glock page is the G43X Rail model. Canik does not say whether its height and weight include a magazine, so we do not convert or equate them with Glock’s separate weights. Glock notes its technical data “are rounded and do not reflect tolerances.” Canik’s page prints a price; we list none.

Which to pick (on paper)

If capacity is the deciding number: the TP9 Elite SC. Canik lists 12 rounds and includes a 15-round magazine; Glock lists a standard 10-round magazine for the G43X.
If you want the shorter, slimmer pistol: the G43X. Glock lists 1.10 inch overall width and a 6.50 inch length, against Canik’s 1.45 inch and 6.7 inch.
If you want a longer barrel: the TP9 Elite SC, 3.6 inches against 3.41 inches.
If you want the height as printed: the TP9 Elite SC lists 4.6 inches against 5.04 inches including magazine for the G43X, but Canik does not say what its figure includes.

We have not range-tested these; facts above are from the makers’ pages.

Frequently asked questions

How many rounds does the Canik TP9 Elite SC hold?

Canik lists a 12-round capacity and says the pistol includes one 12-round and one 15-round magazine.

What barrel length do the TP9 Elite SC and Glock 43X have?

Canik lists 3.6 inches for the TP9 Elite SC. Glock lists 87 mm (3.41 inch) for the G43X.

Canik TP9 Elite SC vs Glock 43X

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