The Canik TP9 Elite SC, introduced as the sub-compact version of the TP Series, features a 3.60-inch barrel and is designed for optimal concealment and quick draw. It retains key elements from the standard TP9 models while enhancing its compact design. The Elite SC includes double-stack magazines, front serrations on the slide, and day/night sights that can co-witness with Micro Red-Dots for improved accuracy. The pistol accepts Shield SMS/RMS footprint optics directly on the slide, facilitating a true co-witness. Additional features include interchangeable backstraps (small and large), a reversible magazine release, and an accessory rail for mounting lights or lasers. The slide has a Tungsten Cerakote finish over nitride, and the barrel is match-grade and nitride-coated. Small parts and internal components are either nitride or high-wear nickel-coated. The Elite SC comes with two magazines—one 12-round with a finger rest base plate and one 15-round with an extended base plate. Also included are a concealed carry holster with reversible clips for inside or outside the waistband, a magazine loader, and a toolbox. The pistol’s premium trigger ensures excellent performance, and the option to add a 15-round magazine converts it from a sub-compact to a compact configuration.