Canik METE MC9 9mm vs Glock G43X MOS 9mm

Both are optic-ready carry 9mms with polymer frames, steel slides and two magazines. The Canik METE MC9 9mm holds 15 rounds to the Glock G43X MOS 9mm's 10, is 0.4" shorter overall (6.1" vs 6.5") and 0.52" lower (4.52" vs 5.04"), lists a 1.6 lb lighter trigger (3.8 lb vs 5.4 lb), adds an interchangeable backstrap and a loaded chamber indicator, and carries a $142.01 lower MSRP ($439.99 vs $582.00). The Glock is the lighter and slimmer of the two at 18.55 oz against 21.27 oz and 1.1" wide against 1.12", with a 0.22" longer barrel (3.41" vs 3.19").

Pick the Canik METE MC9 if:

• You want 15 rounds rather than 10 in a shorter, lower grip (6.1" vs 6.5" long)
• The listed trigger is 1.6 lb lighter (3.8 lb vs 5.4 lb)
• MSRP is $142.01 lower ($439.99 vs $582.00), with a backstrap option Glock does not offer here

Pick the Glock G43X MOS if:

• You want the lightest gun on the belt: 18.55 oz vs 21.27 oz
• The 3.41" barrel and 5.24" sight radius are longer than the MC9's 3.19" barrel
• You are already set up on Glock holsters, magazines and parts

Both take an optic out of the box, so the decision is capacity and price against weight. The MC9 gives five more rounds and a lighter listed trigger for less money; the G43X MOS gives up 2.72 oz less weight and a longer barrel.