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Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) is a legendary gun maker. Its Tavor and Jericho weapons systems are in service in law enforcement and military agencies all over the world, but until last year, IWI had yet to develop a striker-fired handgun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That changed with the Masada.<\/a> The polymer-framed, striker-fired, 9mm mimics the best attributes of its plastic-gun predecessors. It\u2019s comfortable and easy to shoot, and it boasts a great trigger and oversized, ambidextrous controls. It\u2019s optics-ready and comes with four plates to accommodate the Trijicon RMR, Vortex Venom, Leupold Delta Point Pro, and Sig Sauer Romeo1. And it comes with three backstraps to customize the grip size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith other countries, including NATO allies, running to the striker-fired pistol, we decided to go down this path sooner than later,\u201d Jeremy Gresham, IWI US\u2019s Director of Sales and Marketing, told me via phone. \u201cRather than fighting it, we needed to be a part of it. Thus, came the Masada pistol as we know it today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An optics-ready striker-fired handgun from IWI would be news enough, but the Masada\u2019s serialized trigger assembly is what really turned heads. Much like the uber-popular Sig P320, the IWI\u2019s trigger assembly is what \u201ccounts\u201d as the \u201cfirearm.\u201d The entire unit can be removed and placed into a different sized frame that can accommodate a different sized slide and barrel (theoretically, at least \u2013 more on this below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the real kicker: IWI is offering the Masada for the ridiculously low price of $480 MSRP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model Number(s)<\/th>M9ORP10, M9ORP17<\/td><\/tr>
Caliber<\/th>9mm Parabellum<\/td><\/tr>
Action<\/th>Semi-auto<\/td><\/tr>
Operating System<\/th>Striker Fired<\/td><\/tr>
Magazine Type<\/th>IWI, Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Magazine Capacity<\/th>10 Round, 17 Round<\/td><\/tr>
Barrel Material<\/th>Polygonal Rifled, Cold Hammer Forged<\/td><\/tr>
Barrel Length<\/th>4.1\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Length<\/th>7.4\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/th>1.43 lbs.<\/td><\/tr>
Rifling<\/th>1:10 RH<\/td><\/tr>
Sights<\/th>3 Dot<\/td><\/tr>
MSRP<\/th>$480.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IWI?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For most gun nuts, IWI needs no introduction, but it doesn\u2019t have quite the same name recognition in the U.S. as companies like Ruger, Smith & Wesson, or Springfield. IWI began as Israel Military Industries (IMI) in the 1930s, and in the 1950s the company started working directly with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). IWI is the privatized small arms division of the IMI, and the U.S. based IWI US, Inc. launched in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IWI works directly with the IDF to, according to the company\u2019s website<\/a>, \u201cdevelop small arms based upon the dynamic changes in real-world applications due to the ongoing threat of global terrorism.\u201d IWI\u2019s firearms have been adopted by militaries in Chile, Columbia, Georgia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Portugal, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Masada was designed in Israel by IWI and manufactured in Middletown, PA, for the U.S. market.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When I asked Gresham what makes the Masada unique, he cited IWI\u2019s storied history and rock-solid R&D process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not another fly-by-night company. We\u2019re a company that\u2019s over 80 years old,\u201d he said. \u201cWe do things right, out of the gate. We don\u2019t release a product until it\u2019s ready. Far too often a company releases product and it needs updates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They understand from experience the need for a quality product. IWI\u2019s team in the U.S. is filled with former law enforcement and military, and much of the team in Israel has served in some kind of armed conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe took in end-user input whether from current employees or users in the field and built a solid weapons system backed by over 80 years of being in business,\u201d Gresham said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torture Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a good start, but how did IWI ensure its product is ready for the real world?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing, testing, testing, Gresham said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team in Israel doesn\u2019t send a product to the U.S. until it\u2019s passed a 30,000-round torture test. Then, in the U.S., the Masada underwent another 30,000-round torture test. In this test, product engineers ensured that the slide locked back to the rear at the end of each mag, and testers put the slide back into battery by pressing the optic onto a solid barrier. They then tested to ensure that point of impact hadn\u2019t shifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMounting systems have always been the Achilles heel of slide-ride type optics, and we wanted to make sure ours was solid,\u201d Gresham said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How\u2019s It Shoot?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

That testing paid off. I wasn\u2019t able to conduct a 30,000-round torture test (thanks, COVID), but I did send quite a few hollow-point and round-nosed rounds down range without any malfunctions. I even replicated IWI\u2019s back-into-battery optics test and achieve the same result: no noticeable point of impact shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Masada is a pleasure to shoot. I say that about a lot of guns (guns are fun!), but I really mean it this time. The ergonomics are excellent, and the texturing on the grip is a great balance of grippy and smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also really liked the oversized and ambidextrous controls. I prefer using the slide release lever rather than gripping the back of the slide to return the gun to battery, so the oversized button was perfect for me. The mag release is also positive and slightly oversized, and the mags drop freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serrations on the front and rear of the slide aid in loading and the rail allows for optics and lasers to be mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oversized controls, nice grip texturing, and great ergonomics combine to make the Masada a pleasure to shoot.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The sights are no-nonsense three-dot affairs, but this gun screams electronic optics, so you may not ever use them. Unlike many other firearms (here\u2019s looking at you, HK), the Masada comes with all the plates and screws you need to mount any of the compatible optics. I didn\u2019t have any trouble mounting the Leupold Delta Point Pro I used for this review, and the optic held steady during the course of my testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The optics plates are polymer, which I realize won\u2019t appeal to some folks. Maybe polymer plates are less reliable than steel, but, again, IWI says they conducted extensive torture testing without an issue, and my experience matched theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Masada comes with plates for four of the most popular optics (not pictured: Leupold Deltapoint Pro).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The trigger is good. Mine was mushy towards the wall, but the six-pound break is still relatively clean, and there isn\u2019t any overtravel. In that way, I\u2019d say it\u2019s comparable to a factory Glock trigger \u2013 maybe a little better. The trigger isn\u2019t the gun\u2019s strongest suit, but I didn\u2019t find it to hinder my ability to put shots on target. On the contrary, I hit everything I aimed at with the Masada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s probably also due to the gun\u2019s inherent accuracy. At 25 yards, the gun grouped in the 3-4\u201d range, and at 15 yards those groups shrunk down to 1.5-2\u201d. I used a Ransom Multi Cal Steady Rest<\/a> for all testing along with two different 9mm loads from Hornady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sig P320 Killer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sig\u2019s P320 was a big deal when it was released because it was the first totally modular, widely available handgun. Sig accomplished this feat by serializing the trigger assembly rather than the frame. With a serialized trigger, users could swap out smaller or larger frames and slides without having to do paperwork for a different gun. This functionality also allowed users to customize their firearm to suit their specific needs and physical characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Masada also features a removable serialized trigger assembly, but unlike Sig, IWI hasn\u2019t released any different frames or slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I asked Gresham about this, and here\u2019s what he said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cObviously, that would make the most sense, but I do not have any information about that at the current moment. But being that it is a modular system, that would make the most sense, yes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I pointed out that there would be a huge market for another modular handgun, he just said, \u201cAgreed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The serialized trigger assembly can be easily removed from the frame, but so far IWI hasn’t released any other slides or frame sizes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can read between the lines and form your own theories. Maybe IWI developed the gun for a modular handgun contract they didn\u2019t secure. Maybe they have different priorities right now. From Gresham\u2019s statements, it sounds like IWI knows the Masada could rival the P320, but right now, for whatever reason, they aren\u2019t pursuing that at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s similar to the P320 in other ways, however. The Masada\u2019s barrel and overall length are both about 0.5\u201d shorter, and it\u2019s about 5oz lighter (25.2 oz), but the overall dimensions feel familiar. I\u2019d give the nod to the P320\u2019s trigger based on the P320\u2019s I\u2019ve used, but otherwise, the Masada is equally comfortable to shoot and just as user-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I can see this firearm filling a variety of needs \u2013 from home defense to competition to concealed carry. It\u2019s probably a little big for that last option, but Gresham said it\u2019s been approved for USPSA Production and Carry Optics competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Gresham admitted that it might not stand up against purpose-built race guns, I agreed with his overall assessment: \u201cIt\u2019s a well-built pistol that generally can serve any role you put it in,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Masada is a fantastic option for home defense. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With a 17-round magazine, rail for a flashlight, and plates for optics, it\u2019s a perfect home defense firearm. If you\u2019re a first-time gun owner looking to defend your home without spending more than $500 on a firearm, I\u2019d give the Masada a look. If you don\u2019t plan on purchasing an optic, however, be sure to get the sights swapped out for night sights<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gresham mentioned that IWI has submitted the Masada to law enforcement all over the U.S., along with agencies abroad. While none of them haven\u2019t bitten yet, he said individual officers have purchased it for duty use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Masada is a great handgun at a great price. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Final Shots<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Considering its features and the reputation of IWI, the Masada might be the best value in full-sized striker-fired handguns on the market. It may not be able to challenge the P320 yet, but that might change in the near future. If you can find a Masada in the middle of this panic-induced gun-buying spree, snatch it up \u2013 and get on the Masada bandwagon before it leaves you behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit IWI website<\/a>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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