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The Masada Slim Elite is IWI's answer to the question of what you get when you take an already-capable carry pistol and genuinely improve it rather than just slap a new name on it. Built on the same modular, serialized high-grade steel trigger mechanism housing as the original Masada Slim, the Elite overhauls practically everything around it. The grip module is new, the barrel is updated with a longer feed ramp for broader ammo compatibility, the trigger safety fin has been redesigned for a wider range of hand sizes, and the whole package gets a Picatinny accessory rail and a flared mag well that the original never had. In Coyote Brown, this particular variant ships with two 10-round magazines.
The redesigned grip module is probably where you'll notice the biggest upgrade first. The more aggressive texture bites without being unpleasant during carry, and the interchangeable small, medium, and large backstraps let you dial in the fit before you ever hit the range. The raised trigger guard undercut lets you choke up high on the gun for better recoil management, and the flared mag well speeds up reloads without sacrificing your ability to strip a stuck magazine. The flat-faced trigger delivers a clean break and a short, tactile reset that holds up well under stress. Reviewers have consistently called it one of the better striker-fired triggers in this class.
The slide is cut to the RMSc footprint, which opens the door to popular compact red dots like the Holosun EPS Carry, 507K X2, and Sig Romeo Zero without any adapter plates. The iron sights provide a lower one-third co-witness with most RMSc-type optics. Down front, the Picatinny-style accessory rail is sized for compact lights like the Streamlight TLR-7/8 Sub, so running a full light-and-dot setup on a carry-sized gun is completely viable out of the box. The magazine release is also swappable for left- or right-hand operation, which is a small but welcome touch that a lot of guns at this size skip entirely.
The Masada Slim Elite uses an RMSc Shield footprint, which is compatible with the Holosun EPS Carry, Holosun 507K X2, and Sig Romeo Zero, among others. The optics cut sits low on the slide, and the factory iron sights provide roughly a lower one-third co-witness with most RMSc-type red dots. Keep in mind that the cut dimensions can be slightly tight for some RMSc optics outside of the Holosun lineup, so it's worth confirming compatibility before purchasing.
The Elite is a meaningful upgrade, not just a cosmetic refresh. IWI redesigned the grip module to include a more aggressive texture, interchangeable backstraps, a flared magazine well, a raised trigger guard undercut, and a Picatinny accessory rail that the original lacked. The barrel also got an updated feed ramp for improved reliability across different ammo types, and the trigger safety fin was reworked for better feel across a wider range of hand sizes. Importantly, the serialized fire control unit remains the same, so parts compatibility between the two is maintained.
The Picatinny-style rail on the Masada Slim Elite is specifically compatible with the Streamlight TLR-7 Sub and TLR-8 Sub (1913a footprint). These are purpose-built compact lights designed for slim carry pistols with rail space limitations. If you plan to run a light, it's worth confirming the specific sub-compact version of your chosen light rather than the full-size variants.
The magazine release is not ambidextrous from the factory, but it is user-configurable for either left- or right-hand operation. This is a straightforward swap that doesn't require a gunsmith. Beyond the mag release, the rest of the controls are set up for right-hand use.
The Masada Slim Elite uses a flat-faced trigger with a built-in trigger safety blade that must be depressed before the trigger will travel rearward. The break is clean and consistent, and the reset is short and tactile. The trigger safety fin was redesigned compared to the original Masada Slim specifically to improve disengagement feel across different hand sizes. For a production striker-fired carry pistol, it stands out as one of the better factory triggers in its class.
This specific variant features the Coyote Brown finish on the frame. This is the factory-configured model with the 10-round magazine configuration. The serialized fire control unit is the same high-grade steel chassis used across the Masada Slim line, and overall the pistol functions identically to other Masada Slim Elite variants.
| UPC | 818004025963 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | M9SLIMCB10E |
| Shipping Weight | 2.95 |
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