Canik rival sfx 18 rounds problem

[LanceAron]

Hi everyone,

New member on this site and not so new shooter. I only go out recreationally and someone recommend I join during my last outing. Instead of a simple intro I actually have an issue for my first post

I recently picked up a used canik rival sfx grey, I cleaned and lubed it, loaded 5 snap caps and cycled all 5 with no problem.

After that I loaded the 18 round magazine using provided speedloader. During this time I noticed 18th round was kind of hard to load in the .agazine, I figured no big deal spring is under load.

This is where my problem arises, with both magazines full the handgun will not chamber the first round, slide is impossible to cock. Remove the 18th round, 17 in the magazine and it chambers easily.

Has anyone experienced this problem with this or other firearms?

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[SHPD_Retired]

Many guns are like this. Have the slide back when inserting a completely full magazine and see if it works. This is definitely not a problem that only Canik has.

 

[Jbsheepdog]

I feel like I remember this on my mete sfx. I for +2 base plates for all my mags and it seemed to solve the problem. I have 20 round mags and no problems with feeding

 

[edzz]

Lock slide open before inserting magazine, insert magazine than let slide go forward chambering first round.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Can happen with ARs also. Once had a trainer suggest loading only 28 rounds in a mag. Some will say its ridiiculous but this was just during training.

 

[solv3nt]

First to say it, get a Glock

 

[titsonritz]

Lock the slide to the rear prior inserting the magazine, drop the slide, call it a day.

 

[Crazyeye24]

You must have one of those 17.5 round mags....

 

[deadeye]

First to say it, get a Glock

Well he already had to use his intro post to ask about a problem with this pistol, do you really want him to waste all his time on the site asking about problems or have fun on the site.

 

[solv3nt]

Well he already had to use his intro post to ask about a problem with this pistol, do you really want him to waste all his time on the site asking about problems or have fun on the site.

 

[LanceAron]

First to say it, get a Glock

You're right about that, already have one and it is my best/worst pistol.

My natural grip requires a slight hand adjustment after my initial draw from the waist but then it is all smiles as it will run all day long without any malfunctions.

 

[LanceAron]

You must have one of those 17.5 round mags....

One can never be too old to learn something new lol now where does one get those half rounds in 9mm?

 

[LanceAron]

Thank you all for the responses, I took the canik out yesterday and immediately fell in love with the trigger

 

[Xaevian]

Welcome!

 

[kmk1012]

Thank you all for the responses, I took the canik out yesterday and immediately fell in love with the trigger

Did you try to insert the mag when the slide was locked back as was suggested, and more importantly, did it work? Welcome to the great forum!

 

[fredball]

Canik rival sfx 18 rounds problem

I'll offer you 350.00 for the problem pistol

 

[LanceAron]

Did you try to insert the mag when the slide was locked back as was suggested, and more importantly, did it work? Welcome to the great forum!

Tried it and it worked flawlessly

 

[OrPackrat]

I don't use a mag loader for both myTP9SFX's or TP9 elite sc with the 20rd, 15rd, 12rd, and 32rd mags.

All load just fine, full capacity.

Perhaps the mag loader is doing something funny...

 

[flydipper]

Thank you all for the responses, I took the canik out yesterday and immediately fell in love with the trigger

If you want an even better trigger put a Freedom Smith trigger in it. They are very reasonable price wise and work great I have one in my SFX and my Rival. Absolutely love these guns for the price point. I had the same issues with having to download a round in the mags. I put Taylor Freelance mag extensions on. They have different colors if you're into that. The rival has a different profile around the mag flare and a stock 20 round mag cap from a SFX will not seat fully.

 

[ma96782]

Awwwwww..........Come On Man.
Everyone in Washington knows. 10 is enough.






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