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Canik Rival SFx vs Glock 18 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Canik Rival SFx vs Glock 18
Canik Rival SFx
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Glock 18
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Canik Rival SFx
Handguns
In production
Glock 18
Handguns
In production
Overview
Spec
Canik Rival SFx
Glock 18
Manufacturer
Canik
Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Country
Turkey
Austria
Production
2021–Present
1986–Present
Units produced
~200,000 estimated (all Rival variants combined)
~250,000 estimated (including all variants)
Specifications
Spec
Canik Rival SFx
Glock 18
Overall length
210 mm (8.3 in)
204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model
Barrel length
127 mm (5.0 in) threaded
102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model
Weight
835 g (29.5 oz) empty with magazine
625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine
Magazine capacity
18 rounds standard, 20-round extended magazines available
33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available
Action type
Short recoil-operated, Browning-type tilting barrel, locked breech
Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system
Calibers
Canik Rival SFx
9x19mm Parabellum
Glock 18
9x19mm Parabellum
Canik Rival SFx
Glock 18
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Trigger type
Single-action striker-fired, flat aluminum trigger shoe, adjustable trigger stop, 1.8-2.3 kg (4-5 lb) pull weight
Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)
Sights
Fiber optic front sight, black serrated rear sight (adjustable for windage), optics-ready slide with multiple mounting plates
Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics
