Canik has built a following for pistols that offer a lot at a fair price, and the Mete MC9 Prime keeps that tradition. It is a used pistol in black, chambered in 9mm, with a 17-round magazine.

The Mete line is designed around a strong trigger, a good grip and a slide that takes optics. Many Canik pistols ship with extra magazines and backstraps, but with a used gun you should confirm. Plenty of shooters keep a range log, and a pistol that is new to you is a good reason to start one.

Seventeen rounds is a good capacity for a full-size 9mm. It makes a decent home defense gun and a range pistol for steady practice. Turkish-made Canik pistols are sold by American dealers and have a growing aftermarket, so holsters and spare parts are easy to find.

If you want a modern pistol without paying the price of the big names, a used Canik is a good place to look. Take time with the photos and judge the finish. It is sold used and as described. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.