Canik's METE MC9 carries the lightest trigger in the micro-compact 9mm class. The 4.8 lb pull breaks cleanly with minimal pre-travel, and owners consistently describe the reset as short enough to track by feel. That trigger sits in a 21.2 oz frame with a 3.18" barrel and 12-round capacity. The optic-ready slide accepts Shield RMSc footprint dots without adapter plates, and the nitride finish on the steel slide is more corrosion-resistant than the black oxide found on some competitors.

The weight is the obvious trade-off. At 21.2 oz, the MC9 is one of the heavier micro-compacts, which matters during all-day appendix carry. That extra mass does absorb recoil more effectively, and reviewers note faster split times compared to lighter guns in the class. The aggressive grip texture with interchangeable backstraps helps control the gun during rapid fire, though some owners report it can wear on skin during extended carry without an undershirt.

Canik entered the US market through Century Arms in the mid-2010s, building a reputation on match-grade triggers at accessible pricing. The MC9 applies that same trigger engineering to their smallest frame, and it remains the go-to recommendation in online forums for shooters who prioritize trigger quality in a carry gun.