Cybergun CANiK SFx RIVAL GBB Pistol

Introducing the EMG CANiK SFx RIVAL GBB pistol, a licensed replica of CANiK's competition pistol. In real steel, this platform was designed to be equal to or better than anything else used in competitive shooting, giving users a solid chance to win. With that in mind, CANiK saw no name more fitting than the "RIVAL".

The SFx RIVAL has an interesting aesthetic and almost looks like CANiK combined several of the most effective and popular modern handgun designs into the ultimate modern pistol. Upon handling the SFx RIVAL, the emphasis CANiK has placed on comfort and operational effectiveness is clear.

This replica SFx RIVAL has a metal slide and outer barrel and a highly detailed high-density polymer frame, just like the real deal, and also hides some interesting and innovative features which will impress anyone who loves a realistic experience.

Starting at the tip of the outer barrel, we are treated to 11mm CW female threads. This means you can mount tracer units and suppressors with an 11mm CW to 14mm CCW thread adapter.

The slide of the SFx RIVAL has a very modern and dynamic style, which borrows superb ergonomic and practical features from all the best handguns out there. The front of the slide features a narrowed front end for easier insertion into a holster and deep, angled serrations for additional grip when cocking the pistol.

Positioned at the front, we can see an orange high-visibility light-enhancing insert. This combines perfectly with the flat anti-glare rear sight. At the rear of the slide, we can find more serrations which are angled to match those at the front and offer an additional option when it comes to manipulating the slide of the pistol.

At the top of the slide, we can see a cutout covered with a plate, held in place with two Allen bolts. This cutout can allow a red dot sight to be mounted with the addition of an optics mounting plate, which is available separately.

At the rear of the slide, we have one final feature to discuss: the cocked condition indicator. This device will let you know when the SFx RIVAL is cocked and ready to fire with a protruding red dot, which will stick out when the pistol is cocked and retract when the pistol is not cocked.

This is a great feature to have for a hammerless design and can save you the embarrassment of drawing your pistol, thinking it's cocked, only to have a dead trigger and a walk back to respawn. This design of cocking indicator has the added benefit of being readable in the dark, as you can feel the indicator protruding, or not and discern the condition of your SFx RIVAL when you can't see your hand in front of your face!

Along each side of the slide, we can see CANiK licensed trademarks, adding to the realism and premium style of this sidearm. There are also dynamic cutout ports, which are very fitting for the competition style of the SFx RIVAL. In terms of Airsoft, they provide a slight weight reduction, improving the efficiency of the slide.

All of the trademarks on the SFx RIVAL are flawlessly and deeply engraved, and the use of a unique serial number can be very useful for anti-theft purposes or identifying your pistol in a lost property box if you lose it mid-skirmish.

Moving down to the frame, we are greeted with some of the most well-laid-out and ergonomic controls on any Airsoft GBB pistol. The slide release catch is enlarged and ambidextrous, allowing both left and right-handed users to manipulate the pistol swiftly. The extended surface of the slide release means that even if you are under pressure and aren't as dextrous as usual, you will still hit the catch and send the slide home.

The magazine release is on the left side of the pistol and is an enlarged design for fast and easy access, especially when wearing gloves. The magazine release can also be removed and reinstalled on the right side of the pistol for left-handed use, a feature which is rarely seen on a pistol!

The trigger of the SFx RIVAL is a dual-stage design, similar to a GLOCK-style pistol, meaning the pistol can be operated safely without the need for a manual safety catch, which will slow you down in-game. This method of safety uses a separate centre section of the trigger to inhibit the travel of the trigger if the centre section is not pressed.

The disassembly lever for the SFx RIVAL follows a similar format to a Glock, with an enlarged surface to make using the lever much easier. To remove the slide, first remove the magazine, then rack the slide. The catches can be held downwards, and the slide can be pulled back slightly, then pushed off towards the front.

The gear HOP-up adjuster for the SFx RIVAL's adjustable HOP-up can be found on the underside of the outer barrel. This device allows you to vary the amount of backspin applied to your BBs and tune the SFx RIVAL for various different ammo weights, looking for the flattest trajectory possible.

The grip of the SFx RIVAL is extremely comfortable and includes crackle texturing on the left, right and front sides. It has a squared texturing on the back straps to ensure you can draw the SFx RIVAL quickly without having to be concerned about accidentally launching your nice new sidearm across the skirmish site.

On each side of the grip, we are treated to an embossed "CANiK" logo, which matches the font used for the Canik logos on the slide. The trigger guard of the SFx RIVAL is a slim design which allows a high grip for effective recoil control, and also sports a linear texture on the front to allow for modern shooting holds such as the "European" grip.

Ahead of the trigger guard, we can see the 20mm Picatinny frame rail, which is moulded into the frame itself, offering the opportunity to add a pistol flashlight or aiming laser for CQB use or if you fancy the challenge of using a GBB pistol as a primary weapon.

At the bottom of the grip, we can find a subtle but effective magazine well flare. This device helps funnel the magazine into the magazine well and allows you to reload faster and without looking at the pistol with enough practice.

The SFx RIVAL has no hammer in the lower frame, and we can instead see what looks like a sear. A glance at the slide will explain this. Behind the blowback unit, we have an actual striker! For many of us, this is meaningless, but for those who love a realistic experience, this level of attention to detail is practically unheard of.

The result of this striker system is a very realistic trigger feel, which cannot be discerned without shooting a loaded magazine. The trigger wall is distinct, and the reset is clear and audible, allowing for fast follow-up shots from the SFx RIVALwith the added benefit of a more realistic trigger feel.

So, if you are looking for a competitive sidearm with a unique, yet somehow familiar style, the SFx RIVAL is the ideal sidearm. Its combination of proven features from many successful platforms combined into a single pistol allows the SFx RIVAL to provide the best ergonomic qualities, all rolled into one fantastically performing GBB pistol.

Features

• Full metal construction - Matches the real thing perfectly
• Ambidextrous functionality - Reversible magazine release
• Extended slide release - Textured surface for extra grip
• Narrowed front end - Easier to put into a holster
• Slide cutouts - Adds to the competition style
• Front and rear slide serrations - Rack the pistol with ease!
• 20mm Picatinny frame rail - Compatible with flashlights and lasers
• 11mm CW female threaded outer barrel - Thread adapter required for muzzle devices
• Textured pistol grip - Crackle texturing with pyramid dotted back strap
• Magazine well flare - Speeds up your reloads
• Gear-adjustable HOP-up unit - Accessible with the slide removed from the frame
• Light-enhancing orange front sight insert - Acquire your targets easily
• Anti-glare rear iron sight
• Slide cut for red dot optics - CANIK Optic Plate required
• Licensed CANiK trademarks throughout - Very realistic
• Striker fired design with an actual striker on the inside

Package Includes

• Cybergun CANiK SFx RIVAL GBB Pistol
  • 22rnd SFx RIVAL Magazine

Special Instructions

Please note that the slide cutout present in the SFx RIVAL slide is not in itself optics-ready and requires a separate mounting plate to attach a red dot optic.