The Canik SFx Rival Dark Side 9mm with MeCanik MO1 red dot (Canik part no. HG7161N) takes the all-black competition pistol and adds a red dot sight in the box. The slide is serrated and ported, the barrel is 5 inches, and the optic plate system is designed for red dot mounting. Canik lists this configuration as Dark Side with the MO1, so you do not have to source an optic separately. Adjustable fiber optic sights remain on the slide as a backup, and the lightened flat trigger and modular backstraps are the same as on the base model. It suits a shooter who wants to start USPSA or range work with a dot-equipped pistol.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, a cartridge with manageable recoil and affordable practice ammunition.
• The barrel is 5 inches, a full-size length with a long sight radius.
• Capacity is 18+1, a good fit for competition and long range sessions.
• A MeCanik MO1 red dot sight is included with this configuration, so the pistol can be set up for dot shooting without a separate optic purchase.
• The slide is aggressively serrated and ported, with serrations for positive manipulation and ports cut through the top.
• The optic plate system accepts Shield RMSc, Trijicon RMR, DeltaPoint Pro and Vortex Venom footprints, among others, if you later change optics.
• Sights are adjustable fiber optic units, so iron sights remain available.
• The trigger is a lightened 90-degree diamond-cut aluminum flat trigger for a clean, consistent break.
• The frame is polymer with a 1913 Picatinny rail for a light or laser.
• The pistol weighs 29.5 ounces in the standard SFx Rival configuration, a manageable weight for a full-size gun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this Rival include a red dot? Yes. This configuration is the SFx Rival Dark Side with a MeCanik MO1 red dot sight included.

Can I change to a different optic later? Yes. The optic plate system covers Shield RMSc, Trijicon RMR, DeltaPoint Pro and Vortex Venom footprints, among other compatible footprints.

Is the SFx Rival allowed in IDPA, IPSC and USPSA? Canik states that the SFx Rival can compete in IDPA, IPSC and USPSA without restrictions.

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