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The Dumb Gun Collector
11-02-17, 18:32
http://iwi.net/iwi-launches-masada-a-striker-based-line-of-pistols/
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/11/daniel-zimmerman/iwi-reveals-new-masada-9mm-striker-fired-pistol/
Allright! I love Israel so I might have to give this one a shot too.
WickedWillis
11-02-17, 18:48
http://iwi.net/iwi-launches-masada-a-striker-based-line-of-pistols/
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/11/daniel-zimmerman/iwi-reveals-new-masada-9mm-striker-fired-pistol/
Allright! I love Israel so I might have to give this one a shot too.
Everybody's getting in on that striker-fired 9mm goodness. I hope it's awesome. I hope the trigger is great, and it's reliable. AND that mags don't cost a fortune. I am all for more options for people
Goodness. Need a new forum: “striker gun of the week”.
5.56 Bonded SP
11-02-17, 19:56
I am very interested. I am a huge fan of IWI, and I am confident they built a solid pistol here. IWI makes great stuff!
Big L.E.E.
11-02-17, 20:33
Masada web page (http://iwi.net/masada/)
Drifting Fate
11-02-17, 20:46
I agree with all the above statements, but I am just about getting to the point where I wish these gun engineers would hire an Italian industrial designer to help out - must all striker fired pistols look so ugly? Ah, I forgot about the Beretta APX, so nix that idea, but still..
MountainRaven
11-02-17, 20:54
17-round capacity and a 4-inch barrel.
Sounds like the M&P, VP9, PPQ, &c. all over again.
CZ and S&W have finally figured out what Glock figured out in 1989. Why couldn't IWI?
sundance435
11-03-17, 10:49
That thing is ugly. Looks like a S&W SD9 mated with a FN 509. Having said that, I have a soft spot for Israeli handguns and if it turns out to be solid, I'd buy one.
WickedWillis
11-03-17, 11:06
17-round capacity and a 4-inch barrel.
Sounds like the M&P, VP9, PPQ, &c. all over again.
CZ and S&W have finally figured out what Glock figured out in 1989. Why couldn't IWI?
I agree. I'm hoping HK is the next to find enlightenment.
The more I look at it, the more I think it looks like that striker-fired Ruger American.
Doc Safari
11-03-17, 11:22
I agree. I'm hoping HK is the next to find enlightenment.
The more I look at it, the more I think it looks like that striker-fired Ruger American.
LOL. I was thinking it looks like an HK made a Hi-Point pregnant and it gave birth to the Masada.
It may very well be a fine pistol though. I want to see some torture tests and long-term durability data.
FlyingHunter
11-03-17, 16:01
Here's hoping that Bushmaster doesn't take this one down the path of the Magpul Masada...
Finally, a Glock 19 killer!
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Ugly? I thought it looked pretty sharp.
Ugly? I thought it looked pretty sharp.
I do too.
3ACR_Scout
11-04-17, 11:37
I’m curious if this release may coincide with an upcoming competition for a new Israeli standard issue military or police pistol. I don’t see any mention of that in any of the articles about the Masada announcement. I believe the Jericho is one of their current issue pistols?
The Dumb Gun Collector
11-04-17, 11:45
I am interested to look at one. The Israelis usually can’t resist doing something unusual.
This isn't the umpteenth iteration of the CZ-75 is it?
This isn't the umpteenth iteration of the CZ-75 is it?This is IWI's attempt at making a Glock 19.
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This is IWI's attempt at making a Glock 19.
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More like the Glock MHS variant which was kind of like a 19 length upper on a 17 frame.
On a semi-unlrelated note, they also showed an updated version of the Jericho (CZ 75/Tanfo clone) earlier this year: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/13/iwi-releases-enhanced-jericho-941-pl-laad-2017/
The CZ-P01 is the perfect Glock-19 size, practically the same height and thinner with the thin aluminum grips installed comparing height with magazines inserted. I don't know why IWI never made a 15rd version of the Jericho.
Evel Baldgui
11-05-17, 07:28
Looks nice.... But having a PPQ, VP9, G19, CzP07, don't think it will be all that wonderful in comparison .... I doubt this new trinity of APX P10C Masada will make the folks at Glock tremble.
I smell another battle royal to the death cage match between this Masada vs. P10C vs. G19-5 vs. MPC2.0.
eternal24k
11-07-17, 12:55
Really hoping these pan out as a top contender. Any word on if they had help with the design? Almost looks Caracal-esque
Everybody's getting in on that striker-fired 9mm goodness. I hope it's awesome. I hope the trigger is great, and it's reliable. AND that mags don't cost a fortune. I am all for more options for people
And add true glock 19 size to that.
And add true glock 19 size to that.
It's 17 rds, so probably not Glock 19 sized in the grip. It's more like the Glock MHS gun which was like a Glock 19 slide and Glock 17 grip.
I admit this Masada pistol intrigues me.
PrivateCitizen
11-10-17, 10:29
Is there a legal reason manufacturers can't use/design a platform around another magazine? Say, a Glock? Are the mags also patented/intellectual property?
It seems like one the best in-roads. But Every one of these new contenders has mags that are DOUBLE the price.
If something like the CZ P10c showed up and used Glock mags it would be even more successful.
Is there a legal reason manufacturers can't use/design a platform around another magazine? Say, a Glock? Are the mags also patented/intellectual property?
It seems like one the best in-roads. But Every one of these new contenders has mags that are DOUBLE the price.
If something like the CZ P10c showed up and used Glock mags it would be even more successful.
The maxim 9 uses them, so do the kel tec carbines. I'm not sure if they have to get permission from glock to do that or what.
One more option to keep the striker fired group on their heels. IWI usually makes decent stuff. Id like to shoot Greg's.
I wonder why they aren't nitriding the barrel?
The maxim 9 uses them, so do the kel tec carbines. I'm not sure if they have to get permission from glock to do that or what.Glock mags kind of lock you into a Glock grip angle, to a certain extent. Doesn't it?
Seems like using M&P mags or Beretta mags for example would be better.
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Glock mags kind of lock you into a Glock grip angle, to a certain extent. Doesn't it?
Seems like using M&P mags or Beretta mags for example would be better.
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I'm not sure. The kel tecs are available in glock, m&p, and beretta. I haven't seen all three at once, so I'm not sure about the grip angle.
It's not ugly IMO, just a standard run-of-the-mill poly frame striker pistol. If it does it's job then what else can we ask? I have zero interest.
So did anyone here ever get a Masada? I'm curious about feel, reliability, accuracy, etc.
Well I ended up getting the "Tactical" version which has a threaded barrel and suppressor height sights. It was $395 + $25 for the transfer. I shot it for the first time today. I put 50rds of Geco 124gr FMJ through it followed by 50rds of Federal American Eagle 147gr TMJ NT through my AAC TiRant 9 suppressor. It was reliable, accuracy was great and the recoil seemed light.
https://i.postimg.cc/W3YR0JTQ/Masada-Tactical-OD-Green.jpg
Thanks for that, I am one of Mr. Bell's Glock-M4-AK-Toyota guys but was wondering if anyone took a shine to this pistol. Do any agencies use it I wonder?
Well I ended up getting the "Tactical" version which has a threaded barrel and suppressor height sights. It was $395 + $25 for the transfer.
Thanks for making me aware of that - I had kinda lost interest and was in broad agreement with the notion of it being 'just another striker fired polymer 9mm double stack handgun', but that price point for a threaded barrel version, I can actually see using that as a dedicated can host for some fun stuff, especially if I can score some 147gr ammo cheap.
The Dumb Gun Collector
07-24-22, 10:57
My buddy Dan picked up that exact model a few months back. It is excellent. It reminds me of the APX. It runs great, runs on reloads all the way to Lehigh. Shoots like every other striker gun (I think most of the "nuance" between the models is just someone who is used to one overfocusing on the initially different feel ). And it was cheap as hell. There are so many excellent handgun options on the market you have to be sort of looking for trouble to get a bad one (I'm talking about you STEYR MF).
I am putting all my money towards an overpriced gun at the moment. As soon as my cash frees up I am sure I'll get one.
It reminds me of the APX.
Oddly enough, I took my APX Centurion with me shoot along with the Masada. Though the APX has always been 100% reliable, it’s not an accurate gun. I don’t know if I got a turd or just can’t shoot it well myself, but I suspect the former. The APX is also wide due to its chassis system. The Masada seems to use a chassis system as well, but doesn’t feel as wide.
My son got one of these a few months ago. Nothing about it stands out from other striker-fired polymer framed pistols but it is accurate, reliable, and a pleasure to shoot. The Masada is a solid pistol and the price is certainly right. Probably the biggest drawback is that aftermarket support is not robust. I like it.
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