Canik News
7. Issue Sep-Oct-Nov-Dec 2023

The Birth of the Rugby SFT: A Triumph of Team Collaboration

It was over cups of Turkish coffee, exchanged between Pretoria, Istanbul, and Nuremberg, that the vision for the Rugby SFT was born.

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It was over cups of Turkish coffee, exchanged between Pretoria, Istanbul, and Nuremberg, that the vision for the Rugby SFT was born. From its initial conception to a detailed blueprint, it took a year to witness the precision production of 1889 pistols at the CANiK factory in Samsun in August 2023.

Why the number 1889? The sport of rugby, originating in 1823 in England, captured the hearts of many. South Africa, a nation united by this sport, embraced it in the later 19th century, culminating in their inaugural inter-provincial championship in 1889. The production amount of the pistols, signifies this historical moment.

This endeavor's success was greatly attributed to the SYS team's unwavering professionalism. It's one thing to admire a product, and quite another to be included in its creation story. This experience made us feel a sense of renewed appreciation for the craftspeople behind these masterpieces.

The Mete SFT emerged as the ideal base model, offering buyers a multifaceted gem. Whether for sport shooting, self-defense, or as a proud addition to a collection, this pistol epitomizes tangible beauty. Its design salutes the iconic conversion kick in rugby, cheekily dubbed the 'recoil kick', and is elegantly etched onto the gun's textured grip.

Distinct design elements grace the Rugby SFT, like the bullet logo featuring a poised antelope, ready to charge. The package isn't just about the gun; it's a total experience. Inside its exquisite custom carry case, you'll find color-coordinated tools and accessories. A certificate of authenticity, detailing the history of the Rugby SFT and bearing its signed edition number, vouches for its singularity. And for the proud owners, a custom collectible patch stands as a testament to their piece of rugby history. 

We hope that the owners of Rugby SFT will challenge these firearms in the most demanding conditions. Shooting round after round, the chamber, marked by the playful antelope, emboldens its users to push the Rugby SFT to its limits. It's akin to a rugby player pushing his limits in intensive training, eyeing the pinnacle of success, the World Cup trophy.

  We chose a different path. We manifested a pistol that commemorates South Africa's rich rugby history: Rugby and CANiK. In this creation, superiority is a given.

Team South Africa: Bonnie Lee, Brandt De Klerk, David Hiten, JP Oosthuizen, Mandy Oberholtzer, Marco Vorster, Martin Jeremiah, Ziaan Hattingh.

Team Turkey: Ahmet Demerli, Ahmet Emre Özata, Buse Zaralıoğlu, Didem Aral, Emre Topçu, Erol Ermek, Çağlayan Geçit, Gençay Gençer, Hüseyin Danaci, Kayhan Yıldız, Kemal Altay, Mesut Gür, Mustafa Kevseroğlu, Onur Koç, Ozgur Arpaz, Samet Sivasli, Sebiha Akbaş, Serdar Karaman, Sezgin Aktaş, Sezgin Pehlivan, Ufuk Güdek, Umut Kurtay.
 
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