IWI Masada

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IWI MASADA 9mm polymer framed striker-fired pistol was developed in order to provide an advanced solution to the modern battlefield requirements. Much more than just another striker-fired pistol, the MASADA features a low profile barrel for reduced perceived recoil. Fully ambidextrous controls and enhanced ergonomics which provide a natural and instinctive pointing grip angle. Three interchangeable wrap around back-straps coupled with the deep beavertail enabling the MASADA pistol to fit a wide variety of hand sizes.

Masada’s frame is made of high strength, impact resistant fiberglass reinforced polymers. Like all IWI firearms, it is built to withstand and endure all types of military use and abuse in extremely harsh environmental conditions,

MASADA utilizes a modular serialized high grade steel trigger mechanism housing that can be easily removed, allowing simple and easy disassembly and maintenance.

MASADA’s trigger is designed to enhance the shooter’s accuracy and safety. The MASADA trigger has an average pull from 5.5 to 7 Lb. with a clean and crisp break and a positive reset. Featuring a built-in trigger safety, the pistol will not fire unless the trigger is pulled. The shooter’s security is further enhanced during cleaning and maintenance as there is no need to pull the trigger in order to field strip the weapon.

MASADA comes with a polygonal rifled, cold hammer forged barrel with 1:10 RH twist rate.

MASADA magazines offer a generous capacity of 17+1.

Optimized ergonomic design

Clean and crisp trigger reset with a built in trigger safety
Fast, easy and safe disassembly without the need to pull the trigger
components
Combat-style sights, optional: fixed 3-dot tritium sights
Low barrel axis for reduced perceived recoil
3 Interchangeable wrap around back-straps – S, M, L
Large trigger guard for use with or without gloves
Enhanced grip texture which enables faster follow-up shots in all conditions
Fully ambidextrous operating controls: Slide stop lever, Magazine release, Manual Safety (by special order)

FEATURES

Striker-fired pistol
Easy racked slide with improved front and rear cocking serrations
External extractor integrated with a tactile and visual loaded chamber indicator
Cold hammer-forged polygonal rifled barrel
Integral MIL-STD 1913 picttiny rail
17+1 rds. black magazines with visible round count
Fixed 3-dot Tritium illuminated night sights (optional)
100% interchangeability, with an interchangeable trigger mechanism housing that reduces maintenance and life cycle costs

TECHNICAL DATA

Caliber: 9X19mm

Barrel length (mm): 104 (4.1″)

Total length (mm): 189

Weight (approx. Kg) (w/o magazine): .650

http://iwi.net/masada/

[Jester Gunwerkz]

Being a die hard 1911 guy, I've never been a big fan of striker fired weapons. That being said, if they ever decide to offer a .45 or 10mm version I might consider one.

[Liberal_Strong]

ooo, cant wait to see reviews about this