The CANiK PRIME RADIAN is a premium, striker-fired 9mm micro-compact pistol created through a collaboration between CANiK and Radian Weapons. Built on the proven METE MC9 PRIME platform, it combines concealed-carry dimensions with recoil-management components designed to produce flatter shooting and faster recovery between shots.
Its central performance system consists of a Radian RAMJET ported barrel and AFTERBURNER micro-compensator. Working together, these components redirect propellant gases to help reduce muzzle rise and improve control during rapid strings of fire. Unlike a conventional threaded compensator, the system maintains a compact, streamlined configuration suitable for everyday carry.
A Radian BACKSTRAP + MAGWELL improves grip control and guides magazines into the pistol during reloads. The pistol also features CANiK’s premium flat-face aluminum trigger, providing a crisp 90-degree break and short reset—a notable upgrade over the conventional polymer triggers commonly found on standard micro-compact carry pistols.
The optics-ready slide accepts Shield RMSc-pattern compact optics, including compatible CANiK ONYXc and PHANTOMc models. Night Fision tritium front and rear sights provide a visible sight picture in low-light conditions and remain available as dependable backup sights when the pistol is used without an optic.
With a 17+1-round capacity, approximately 6.9-inch overall length, and 24.7-ounce weight, the PRIME RADIAN offers full-capacity performance in a highly concealable package. Its Prime Grey finish, aggressive grip texture, enhanced controls, integrated accessory rail, and included carry equipment make it a complete premium EDC system directly from the factory.
Key Features
- Radian RAMJET ported 3.83-inch barrel
- Radian AFTERBURNER micro-compensator
- Designed to reduce muzzle rise and improve shot-to-shot recovery
- Radian BACKSTRAP + MAGWELL
- Premium flat-face aluminum trigger
- Crisp 90-degree trigger break and short reset
- Optics-ready slide
- Compatible with Shield RMSc-pattern optics
- Night Fision tritium front and rear sights
- Aggressively textured polymer grip frame
- Accessory rail for compatible lights or lasers
- Two factory 17-round magazines
- Prime Grey matte finish
- Compact, striker-fired operating system
Important Specifications
- Manufacturer: CANiK
- Model: PRIME RADIAN
- Platform: METE MC9 PRIME
- MPN: HG8611G-N
- UPC: 810212420431
- Caliber: 9mm Luger / 9x19mm
- Action: Semi-automatic
- Operating System: Striker-fired
- Capacity: 17+1 rounds
- Included Magazines: Two 17-round magazines
- Barrel: Radian RAMJET ported barrel
- Barrel Length: 3.83 inches
- Muzzle Device: Radian AFTERBURNER micro-compensator
- Overall Length: Approximately 6.9 inches
- Overall Height: Approximately 5.43–5.47 inches
- Overall Width: Approximately 1.16 inches
- Weight: Approximately 24.7 ounces
- Frame: Polymer
- Grip Components: Radian aluminum BACKSTRAP + MAGWELL
- Trigger: Flat-face aluminum, approximately 90-degree break
- Sights: Night Fision tritium front and rear
- Optics Ready: Yes
- Optic Footprint: Shield RMSc pattern and compatible compact optics
- Finish/Color: Matte Prime Grey
- Accessory Rail: Yes
