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Israel Weapon Industries has been building combat-proven firearms for military and law enforcement since 1933, and the Masada is their first striker-fired pistol. IWI took their time with it, and the result is a full-size 9mm that punches well above what you'd expect for the price point. This FDE variant pairs a flat dark earth polymer frame with a black serrated steel slide, giving it a clean, purpose-built look without trying too hard.
The barrel is 4.1 inches of cold-hammer-forged polygonal steel with a 1:10 right-hand twist, sitting on a low bore axis that keeps muzzle flip in check during rapid fire. The frame itself is made from high-strength, impact-resistant fiberglass-reinforced polymer built to handle harsh conditions and hard use. Inside, a modular serialized steel trigger housing is the serialized component of the pistol, similar in concept to the SIG P320 chassis system. It pops out without needing to press the trigger during field-stripping, which is a smart safety feature that not enough pistols bother with.
The trigger runs a 5.5 to 7 lb pull depending on the example, with a clean break and a positive reset. Real-world reviews consistently rate it above a stock Glock trigger. The slide serrations are cut front and rear, controls are fully ambidextrous on both sides (including the slide stop and mag release), and the oversized trigger guard means gloved hands are no problem. Three interchangeable wrap-around backstraps in small, medium, and large let you dial in the grip fit.
The optics setup is where this pistol really earns its keep. The slide is pre-milled and comes with four adapter plates for the Trijicon RMR, Vortex Venom, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, and Sig Romeo1. That covers most of the popular micro red-dot footprints without any additional machining or cost. The Picatinny rail on the frame is ready for a weapon light or laser out of the box as well.
Reliability reports across multiple high-round-count reviews are consistently strong. This is a flat-shooting, hard-running 9mm that ships complete and ready to go.
The Masada ships with four polymer adapter plates sized for the Trijicon RMR, Vortex Venom, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, and Sig Romeo1. Each plate mounts directly to the pre-milled section of the slide. IWI recommends sticking to those four footprints to avoid potential damage to the slide.
Yes, and it's one of the things that sets it apart from a lot of competitors. Both the slide stop lever and the magazine release are mirrored on each side of the frame, fully functional for left- or right-handed use right out of the box without any conversions required.
No, and that's a genuine advantage. The Masada uses a modular serialized steel trigger housing that can be removed without pressing the trigger, unlike many other striker-fired pistols. It makes the disassembly process cleaner and safer.
IWI specs the trigger pull at 5.5 to 7 lbs depending on the individual pistol, with a clean break and positive reset. Most reviewers who have spent time behind the Masada rate the factory trigger as a step above a standard Glock, and it tends to smooth out a bit more after a few hundred rounds.
The FDE model has the same specifications and features as the standard black version. The difference is purely cosmetic: the frame is Flat Dark Earth polymer while the steel slide remains black, giving it a two-tone look. Everything else, including capacity, barrel, and included accessories, is identical.
The Masada ships with small, medium, and large wrap-around backstraps that swap out without tools. The deep beavertail design works alongside the backstraps to let you get a high, consistent grip regardless of hand size. It's one of the more practical grip customization setups in the full-size striker-fired category.
| UPC | 818004021026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | M9ORP17FD |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.1" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 17 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 11.4000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 17 rd. |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | Striker Fired |
| Safety | Trigger |
| Shipping Weight | 2.65 |
| Sights | 3 Dot |
| Sights Type | 3-Dot |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Serrated |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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