Description
The Derya Melik 9mm Two Tone 17 Round is a full-size, all-metal double action/single action service pistol with an eye-catching finish: a silver aluminum frame, a black melonite steel slide and Turkish wood grips. This version (MELIK9.TT.TR) ships with a 17-round magazine.
Derya Melik 9mm Two Tone 17 Round Overview
The Melik follows the familiar 92-style layout, with an open-top slide, a 4.9 inch barrel and a slide-mounted safety lever. It measures 8.4 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds empty according to Lipsey’s, so it is a large, steady pistol that soaks up 9mm recoil well. Capacity is 17+1. The first shot is a longer double action pull, and every shot after that is a short, light single action pull as the slide cocks the hammer. Fixed three-dot style sights keep things simple and durable.
Two Tone Finish and Wood Grips
The silver-frame, black-slide combination is the main reason to choose this Melik over the all-black version. The aluminum frame keeps weight reasonable for an all-metal gun, and the melonite treatment on the slide resists corrosion and wear. The Turkish wood grip panels look warmer than plastic, though they can be a little slicker in wet hands than textured polymer. Expect some holster wear to show on the silver frame over time.
Safety and Decocking
A lever on the slide lets you lower the hammer safely from single action, then serves as a manual safety when engaged. Practice with it until sweeping it off becomes automatic. Like other slide-mounted levers, it can be bumped during slide manipulation, so check its position after clearing malfunctions. The pistol can also be carried hammer down with the lever off, relying on the long double action pull.
Shooting Characteristics
The long 4.9 inch barrel, heavy all-metal construction and low bore help this pistol shoot softly. Most shooters will find it easier to control than a compact polymer gun. The cutaway slide design ejects brass reliably and makes clearing a jam simple. Trigger quality on budget DA/SA guns varies; the double action pull is heavy, and the single action is the part most owners appreciate.
Size and Carry
This is a big pistol. It is excellent for home defense, range use and duty-style belt carry, but it is not a concealed carry choice for most people. Holster options are limited compared with mainstream models; some holsters made for 92-pattern pistols may fit, but confirm the exact fit before relying on one. A sturdy gun belt makes a 2 pound pistol much more comfortable.
Magazines and Support
The included 17-round magazine is the standard Melik magazine. Derya also sells 15 and 10 round magazines for buyers in capacity-restricted areas, and having a few spares is wise. Derya backs its pistols with a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner. As a newer brand in the U.S. market, Melik resale value and aftermarket support will trail Beretta and other long-established makers.
State Laws and Ownership
The 17-round magazine exceeds the limit in states with capacity restrictions such as New Jersey, New York, California, Colorado and others. Buyers in those areas should choose the 15 or 10 round configuration where allowed and confirm the pistol is approved for transfer locally.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Derya
- Model: Melik (MK9), MELIK9.TT.TR
- UPC: 850067243090
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action: Double action / single action, hammer fired
- Barrel: 4.9 in., 1:16 twist
- Overall length: 8.4 in.
- Weight: About 2 lb
- Capacity: 17+1, one magazine
- Frame: Silver aluminum
- Slide: Black melonite steel
- Grips: Turkish wood
- Sights: Fixed
- Safety: Slide-mounted lever
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be 21 or older when purchasing from a licensed dealer, and every sale ships to your local FFL for a background check and transfer.
Who It Is For
The Derya Melik 9mm Two Tone 17 Round is a great fit for shooters who want a classic-looking, full-size metal 9mm for home defense, range days or a collection piece with a distinctive two tone finish.
Buy the Derya Melik 9mm Two Tone 17 Round at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Derya Melik 9mm Two Tone 17 Round online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Derya.
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