Key Features
Canik SFx RIVAL-S 9mm pistol delivers an all-steel foundation for speed, stability and consistency on the range. The heavier frame soaks up movement, helping you track sights through recoil and drive the gun smoothly between targets. An optics-ready slide broadens sighting options, while the flat-faced trigger offers a predictable break and reset to support clean cadence work. This model ships with three compliant 10-round magazines, making training blocks and club stages easier to manage. With generous serrations, a practical accessory rail and user-tuneable grip size, the RIVAL-S arrives set for progression—from fundamentals to match-day refinement.
The steel frame anchors the pistol in the hand, providing a planted feel that rewards proper grip pressure and stance. Weight distribution and slide mass are balanced to maintain sight stability without feeling sluggish, supporting accurate doubles and controlled transitions. Surface treatments and materials are selected to handle regular cleaning, travel and mixed-weather sessions common across Australian ranges. Deep front and rear serrations promote positive slide control with wet hands or gloves, while the rail accommodates lights or training aids as your practice plan evolves. The overall package is built to thrive under high round counts and repeatable dry-fire cycles.
Ergonomics focus on fit and control. Interchangeable backstraps and a refined beavertail help you achieve a high, locked-in grip that minimises muzzle rise. The trigger’s consistent break supports predictable shot release, and its tactile reset makes cadence drills intuitive. The optics-ready cut streamlines dot installation when you’re ready, while robust iron sights provide a clear picture for those who prefer a traditional setup. With three magazines in the case, you can keep a steady rhythm—load, shoot, stow and rotate—without breaking flow during timed drills or stage rehearsals.
Durable, accurate and competition-leaning, the Canik SFx RIVAL-S brings a confidence-inspiring, all-steel feel to everyday range work and club competition. The blend of controllable recoil behaviour, optics-ready flexibility and user-tuneable ergonomics makes it a practical platform for skill development and season-long reliability.
First up - this case is not cheap - but worth every penny if you have a rifle you wish to keep well-protected...
A big, well-padded case with a super-soft internal microfibre to keep the rifle and gear scratch-free, this carry case has an ingenious system of movable velcro straps so you can customise how the rifle sits in the case, along with any accessories to be stored in there with it.
Additionally two large front zippable pockets are excellent for keeping spare parts and accessories in, and the main zips can have a padlock fed through their zip holes for added security.
This is a brilliant case and will keep everything absolutely in order including the scope on the rifle - and you also know its a good case when the store owner uses it himself... ;-) HIGHLY recommended.
Finally picked up - after a five-month PTA wait - my new Howa 1500 with the FDE MDT XRS chassis upgrade and a sweet new long range Nikko Sterling scope on as part of the deal. As always Aubrey and the folks at Magnum were top notch, helping me get the rifle sorted and offering me hints and tips on getting the best out of this new target shooting purchase, plus of course those essential new accessories to get the best out of the Howa. Can't recommend the team highly enough - they genuinely listen and offer the best advice from their years of experience...
Even the best 22LR rifles can be fickle about the ammunition they need to run at their best.
My Anschutz MS54 shoots really tight groups with this stuff. And it’s not expensive…
The guys were really helpful in sorting out a pistol for me and sending it to my closest shop up here in QLD. I would definitely recommend calling and having a chat or drop in if your local. Thanks again guys.
These are the best projectiles. My lithgow 102 topped with a leupold 6HD 4-24 scope with the custom dial is set for these projectiles. I shoot nothing else. They are accurate enough to out shoot others at the range and I can confidently drop a deer out to 400 odd meters with one shot. Highly recommended projectiles
