IWI Masada Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@GBGuns]

Article: www.ammoland.com/2019/08/iwi-masada-orp-9mm-optics-ready-pistol-video-review/#axzz5x6RV7c1M

[@brettp_DO]

Hakuna Masada...it means no home invaders, for the rest of your days....

[@radradR0bot]

It's our burglar free philosophy....

[@justinbandy2610]

Standing ovation 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@domsugar9160]

Bra🤦😂

[@lourak613]

This is one of the most thorough reviews I've seen here on KZbin.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you and welcome to GBGuns! The videos are actually part of articles. Check the video description or pinned comment for links.

[@lourak613]

@@GBGuns Question on the Masada:. Are you aware of several reviews on KZbin claiming that this pistol tends to shoot a bit low? Wondering if this is accurate information.

[@GBGuns]

@@lourak613 Watch our range video. Yes, the sights are set for 25 meters which causes a bit of a point of impact shift from what Americans are used to. We always shoot at 7 yards on this channel since that's the average max defensive distance. You can see the difference it makes there in our video.

[@johnmoorefield76]

For my anniversary, my wife got me the Masada & I couldn't be happier!! Great video as usual Graham! Will watch the shooting impression next!!

[@MDpolo]

I really liked the Masada. Jobs well done on another informative video. Looking forward to your shooting impressions. Thanks for the video.

[@sinistar426]

Sadly this gun hit the USA market in 2017. Its major selling points was its price, being fully ambi, optics ready, and being "modular". 5 years later, IWI nor ANYONE has made a single grip module for this "modular" pistol.

[@thetruejay20]

My favorite gun reviews!

[@jessequitugua9014]

yep! there's my next toy..!! thank you sir!

[@ldreese33]

I got one. Mine was one on the first ones in the gun store I go to in Utah. They held it aside for me so I could have first crack at it.

[@jonathanrivera870]

"Oh... thats big!"... yeah thats what she said. "Oh... pretty fat hole"... please no more man😁. "Super heavy load" Im dying LOL🤣. Great review, love your content.

[@beachdrugpanda]

Been two days with mine I love it. My IWI collection is growing the Masada goes with the Galils quite well

[@johndickson1939]

I have 2 imi Jerichos figure need to see what the imi masada is about lol got it yesterday

[@beachdrugpanda]

@@johndickson1939 mine ran great but I just couldn't make it fit my hands good enough I had to get rid of it and go back to a glock. I wanted it work so much I tried all the backstraps grip tape rubber wrap thing nothing helped

[@johndickson1939]

To but or to small?

[@beachdrugpanda]

@@johndickson1939 too small

[@HighRoad317]

Really great looking piece. Another very informative review.

[@gunsandrosarymanfromthenorth]

Cool same as m&p 2.0 also the barrel and slide nice finished no anything in the slide or bubbles Nice one

[@rich1958]

Is this modular like sig p320 or beretta apx?

[@TreasureHunter5000]

You forgot to mention the insides are the gun with the serial number and frame can be replaced with upgrades with no registration!

[@jackwilson2910]

just picked mines up yesterday and love it, mines has a different style box jus says Masada no gun imprint

[@nimbly1693]

I've been waiting for this all damn day!

[@ronivichman666]

Graham this pistol may reolace the Jericho in IDF service. Hello from Israel by the way.

[@Douglas-Ops]

Good info Roni, I thought this "IS" the new replacement fort the Jerico (?) No? Thanks for any info.

[@jwc00789]

Interesting! Up to now the IDF has been issuing some Glock 19's. I could see this Pistol replacing both the Jericho and Glock 19.

[@adrianrubi5012]

I dry-fired one and The trigger is like heaven while the Glock’s is like in hell by comparison.

[@adrianrubi5012]

I dry-fired one and The trigger is like heaven while the Glock’s is like in hell by comparison.

[@Douglas-Ops]

Adrian Rubi Thanks for that info, and I don’t even mind the Glock trigger. So this WILL be heaven 😆👍🏼

[@WHOTEEWHO]

You mentioned Remington RP9...the RP9 is a crazy accurate pistol for me. To the point of ridiculousness.

[@evanacey1414]

When it isn’t malfunctioning maybe...

[@GBGuns]

I've got one that hasn't had any issues with the right ammo.

[@mick_1976]

Thanks for pointing out that CZ'S don't have the super low bore axis that people think they do. There's just part of the slide you cannot see.

[@mick_1976]

@NSA 000 don't worry, I carry a CZ P01 daily. I'm part of the problem.

[@davidforsberg5675]

🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙊😁 still love my sp01 and p01

[@mick_1976]

@@davidforsberg5675 me too, bore axis be damned! On a serious note, It is pretty low for a hammer fired gun.

[@alonmasa4902]

Thanks Graham for the details...

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

What an awesome offering from IWI, and great tabletop as always Graham. Looking forward to the range footage, and one of my favorites from the channel: the “What’s for Dinner” portions of range footage! My Rex Zero 1 Compact, and my FN 509, had some seriously stiff recoil springs, so after 500-600 rounds of 124gr NATO they both loosened up “enough” that racking the slide wasn’t one of the 12 Labors of Hercules! 😁

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

I tip my hat to you my good Sir. I totally set myself up for that one! LOL All joking aside though, I highly recommend the 509 if you can get your hands on one. 3-4 months after I got mine, they released the compact version after Shot Show. Apparently, even at 39 years old I have to learn how to contain my excitement *every time* there’s a new model of......well everything 😁

[@spektr540hemi]

FYI fans...Apex is making a heavy duty Striker that should address the "Broken Striker" issues some FNS9s/509s have been having!!! Also, FN has now released an Optics ready Midsize! ___I am hoping for an FDE Tactical Midsize to be released...FN, are you listening?

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Now see, I have learned from you to have a zen like (and maybe pick up some of that there patience next time I’m at Walmart) approach towards newer, shinier, and almost irresistible, newly released “hand candy!” Well eye candy is an entirely different comment/video, but picking up an incredibly ergonomic, and long sought after handgun, it could very well qualify as Hand Candy!! I hear ya by the way, and it drives me nuts too. It should be mandatory for all the whiners and complainers to have a box of tissues on hand for when they get ultra sensitive, and feel the need to cry 😏

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

spektr540hemi- that’s news to me, and as far as strikers breaking, I had heard those were the Gen 1 Sig P365’s? I have close to 800 rounds through my 509, with literally zero malfunctions through it. I’m not one of those interwebs weirdos that claim to have 2,000+ rounds through whatever gun they.....and I *HATE* this term......are a “fan-boy” of. Apologies for all the blah, blah. I know that Apex has one of their magical triggers for then the 509, and hopefully FN *is* scanning our KZbin comments for new design ideas 😉

[@jasonbunch5319]

So it requires hammering to remove the back straps?

[@JoeSmith-zi2br]

Your one of the very few vids I have commented on. Very well put together video. 👍👍👍 I have had many pistols over the years. Spent 24 yrs in the Infantry retired in 08. Have shot my share of handguns on this rock. Enough Bio on me. Had a Jericho 941R 2 yrs ago. Good pistol. T Rex pistol.... LOL!!! Started seeing the Masada,s around Clarksville over the last couple of years. Dry firing em , handling em Curiosity about em. Bad itch I knew I would have to scratch eventually. The one inherent thing that I have seen about these pistols dry firing em. Is zee fugging ro front sight bounce and a rock solid follow thru. Many striker fired pistols have overly heavy striker springs which cause sight bounce and a bad follow thru dry firing them. The trigger on the Masada is nice IMO. I bought one saturday. Got it home, put it on the trigger gauge right out of the box. 5.15 to 5.25 pds for 5 pulls. Dissembled the pistol completely down per your vid. Clean, oil, lube My oil and lube mix is 25/ 75 mix of atom lube grease and lucas extreme duty gun oil. Dry fired it about 200 times watching tv. Got up Put it on the gauge. 4.35 to 4.55 x 5 times. Impressed with that. 2 dollar tuesday at the range coming up. Got fed champion 115 Win white box nato 124 Rem UMC 115 Blazer brass 115 See what this pistol puts to POA/POI the best. Run about 250 rds thru it See how it rolls. Gonna pick up the meo tritiums for it afterwards. Get it adjusted to the ball it likes. Then pick up a couple of different boxes of HP,s. See what shoots closest to the ball I figure after about after about 750 to 1k rds this pistol should settle in at around a 4pd trigger. Thumbs up on your vid man!!! 👍👍👍

[@GBGuns]

Thank you, see our range video for what ammo it likes and doesn't. You can expect POA and POI to be different, these pistols are sighted for 25m.

[@JoeSmith-zi2br]

@@GBGuns I seen the Sig 124,s IIRC shot tight. I watched that vid also. Academy has sig loadings regularly. Get a box of that also. Tracking on the 3 dot blot combat sight picture at 25m . Pretty common with alot of striker fired pistols, even out to 50m on some. Aim for upper chest , centerline hits even at close range 3 or 4 inches low do the job also.... Good vid productions and thought out content.

[@hollywood4322]

Great review ty!! Just picked my up yesterday.

[@domsugar9160]

Lol i just picked up mine yesterday👌

[@JP-gw3bk]

I still want to see this vs the Ruger American compact. They both are very Similar

[@Ocdoutdoors]

I have and use my American compact.. and yes they definitely look similar.. but this one has optic ready..

[@JP-gw3bk]

@@Ocdoutdoors true that is the main difference between them. They both have removable chassis, both ambidextrous, both around the same price brand new. The Ruger American has been around a little long but the compact only came out last year. Other than the optic ready, there both a great match up😁

[@johnleon2594]

Or Beretta APX, Or CANIK🤔🤔

[@johncarllomarda6361]

Sir , do you know how to disassemble it when the is not working properly?

[@SexualThriller]

Having trouble removing the BACKSTRAP where yours seemed to pop right off, mine won't budge. Any suggestions?

[@THEKINGOFAPATHY84]

What size punch did you need for the rollpin in the back strap?

[@leadhead7338]

I own a IMI (There old name) Timberwolf .357 MAG pump action Rifle! Love it and always have! Quality second to none!

[@jackwilson2910]

I like the gun a lot but the only issue is trying to change back straps, they made it almost impossible to remove.. mines is so tight I just decided to leave it alone before I damage it

[@paulsmith4889]

I'm interested in how the IWI Masada optic cut slide compares to the Glock MOS slide in optic cut depth and optic height while handling of recoil.

[@colinsmith6224]

That "17" marking on the barrel is interesting. I wonder if it would accept aftermarket G17 barrels?

[@jaybadhorse5096]

Everything I could have asked if I was checking it out. Great review sub +1

[@GBGuns]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! We treat all guns the same, same checks, same tests. We include our experience, but let you decide if it's right for you.

[@larryballard5141]

The mag release is designed so that it can be engaged with a downward stroke of the thumb without needing to break the master grip. Give it a try. Love the video. Keep up the great content.

[@deborahcieslewski4207]

The only problem is finding a holster for the Masada,i use Alien Gear Holster system but they don't have a shell for the Masada yet. So do you know who makes a good holster for my Masada any idea's would be appreciated

[@Jeff-xn1ew]

Watch some other reviews. There is a holster out for it and I think ANR makes it I think that’s the name of them.

[@deborahcieslewski4207]

I purchased the Masada, fires well,i love it now my mags hold 19 rounds, their Baby Eagle is steel and its a 40 and heavy,and the Jericho isn't bad but i did prefer the Masada over that. It cost me around $480.00 plus tax but i purchased mine on line.

[@mikewingfield6466]

My mags are 17 rounds. Where did you get your 19 round mags?

[@squallleonhart104]

Baby eagle and Jericho are the same gun. Magnum Research vs IMI/IWI

[@JacksonWalter735]

Do you know how it compares to the polymer IWI Jericho? I currently carry the steel frame Jericho 941, but it's getting a little bit heavy if I'm standing and walking around all day. I'm either looking towards getting the new Masada or getting the polymer version of my everyday carry. I'm a big guy at 6'5" so the larger size doesn't really make a difference as the weight.

[@LivingLife128]

does it take proprietary iron sights or something common ?

[@scrambledcitycustomz8134]

Looks just like the vp9

[@funkla65]

Pretty thorough tabletop review. Nice that you touched on chamber support; it's a valid concern, especially for end-users who reload. Subscribed.

[@Clei1986]

Graham do you know which mounting plate will fit to use Romeo 3 XL on it? Or anyone else knows?

[@GBGuns]

Sorry, I do not.

[@RichardLinares-j4b]

Masada 9mm vz CZ10f with one would you pick to own???? If could only pick one in between two out standing handguns????

[@GBGuns]

Personally I would go with the Masada as it's a higher-quality gun. The build quiality is simply better and everything about the pistol feels quality.

[@RichardLinares-j4b]

@@GBGuns Thanks whar want to know,

[@caribbean7667]

It remembers me the HK VP9, the Ruger American and the Remington RP9. This is the gun Beretta should have designed and produced, not the APX.

[@gordoelkis]

APX is garbage

[@kassenz]

That's cool you got one already

[@bencastillo2828]

Hope IWI comes out with a hammer fired MASADA in 5.7 mm.

[@andredillard2332]

I have the same one except different colors it was 569 bt on the price tag it said 599

[@huggleskuishy]

Instant sub when I heard Dawn Patrol

[@thisismagacountry1318]

This or the HK VP9?

[@Jeff-xn1ew]

I heard you have to hold at 12 o’clock for better accuracy. The finish reminds me of CZ p07 or p10c

[@דִיגדוג]

I tried 1 out this morning here in Israel and found I was hitting very low. The store owner said he had the same experience and in order to the bull's eye I had to have my front sight higher than my rear site. Ive since been scouring the internet and this is the first mention I've seen so far so I thought maybee it was a glitch in the floor model I tried out. I guess I'll have to stop by another shop and try a different one.

[@lordhades9455]

Very much waiting to see a threaded barrel and tall sight version

[@Douglas-Ops]

Thanks for the thorough table top! Lots of good info.This is going to be my next purchase, I'm liking everything about it, plus it can ride with my Tavor, lol.

[@Armando1228]

Felt like an M&P in my hands also reminds me of my girsan mc28 I thought initial trigger pull was great the reset longer but tactile

[@luccianomolaro7114]

The only gun that truly has a low bore axis is the Chiappa Rhino 😆

[@Moderndaycowboy74]

It's killing me that I can't think of what song that is in the opening

[@ratagris21]

Good looking pistol. I know it will be in competition with Glock, but this would be my alternative if I were to deviate from them.

[@svenjonsson9]

Outstanding review Graham! Just found your channel looking for a video on the field strip of the Masada, and you really do a great breakdown on the ergonomics, plus great production quality. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more videos. Sven Jonsson, Manticore Arms

[@GBGuns]

Tack! (If you speak Swedish) and welcome to the channel. My videos are mostly part of articles I write for AmmoLand.com, Tactical Life, and Ballistic Magazines. I'm familiar with Manticore, made my first Manticore purchase a few years ago (night brake aka fireball generator) for an AK pistol. Good stuff!

[@nimbly1693]

Is this gonna be IDF's service pistol now?

[@nimbly1693]

@NSA 000 Would make sense. Israel has a lot of national pride.

[@elucky3fortune130]

Such a quality channel. Well done and thanks!

[@GBGuns]

Thank you!

[@stormshot119]

Surplus Jerichos when?

[@theumpteenthtime8854]

They're out there.

[@squallleonhart104]

Just bought one on friday. They're out there now

[@outlawgt3045]

That is a beautiful pistol.. I love it

[@Quality_Guru]

Looking forward to the range review.

[@hillshepherd9444]

Just out of curiosity, it looked like the bullet you did the chamber check with had a primer strike on it ? Excellent video!!!!! Liked & Subscribed

[@GBGuns]

Thank you. Yes, it had been chambered before so it had a light strike from striker bounce.

[@hillshepherd9444]

@@GBGuns I learned something new today! Never have seen that in my guns.

[@paulparadis66]

Fails to even mention the removable modular chassis. Plus it resembles the Beretta APX frame wise almost line for line.

[@damonallen3322]

An APX with a less obnoxious slide.

[@GBGuns]

I specifically mention the steel chassis. Nearly every part is removable that is pinned in place, I don't see what the big deal is, Grand Power was doing that for a decade before Sig made it "cool".

[@paulparadis66]

@@GBGuns It's not there to be "cool". I don't think their military uses it because it's "cool". This gun wasn't specifically designed for consumers. It's a military service weapon. The difference with the ones here is the trigger guard was changed before release.

[@victormiller7440]

where is your youtube channel?

[@mistermasada1829]

Doesn’t resemble the APX price, thank goodness.

[@hillshepherd9444]

That's called "DODGE BALL " texture .

[@grasunmajjurach6026]

Very good

[@prevost8686]

If I had need of an optics ready pistol I’d consider it if the mags for it were reasonable in cost. A $400 optics ready pistol suddenly becomes not such a deal if extra mags cost you $45-$50 each.

[@WingCommanderA]

Wayne Swicegood I don’t know where you buy your mags but I just bought a few Masada 17-round mags for $25 each…

[@richki.24]

Another tool I want ....

[@grasunmajjurach5568]

👍👍😊😁🔥⚡🔥 I from THAILAND PATLUNG

[@slickwilly6868]

@2:00 you're welcome in advance

[@hillshepherd9444]

does this come with 10 round oops I mean Governor Cuomo mags

[@BandGuru01]

There is an option to get 10rd mags, yes

[@jamespmullin21753]

I prefer no optics ready cutouts. CZ makes with and without.

[@GBGuns]

and even if you get a CZ with the cut, you can't get plates to use it, so really it's just a style choice.

[@DinoNucci]

WHOA ... That's a $300 gun. $450 is bonkers

[@megadeth-1a885]

Hey I know that intro music!

[@jamespmullin21753]

Masada is like naming a pistol the Alamo. Both military defeats, massacres.

[@GBGuns]

Depending on which part of Masada's ancient history you look at.

[@jamespmullin21753]

@@GBGuns The part where the Jews murdered each other and committed suicide to escape crucifixtion by the Romans, who were winning the battle.

[@GB-zi6qr]

GB, I'm calling BS on you. In your SD9VE review you explained how you like the viewing windows of the magazine on the sides. Now which is it? ;)

[@GBGuns]

Look at the dates of the two videos. Opinions change. Windows on the right side are good while loading a mag, or checking mags in a belt (right handed shooter with mags facing rounds forward). Windows on the back of the mag (or left side of mag) are great for checking once partially used and in the gun. Windows on the back of the mag can also however drive up production cost as it's typically the weld surface, so if numbered there's a risk of damaging the numbering during the finishing grind. So, to conclude it depends on your intended application and ideal mag cost per unit. Next question. :p

[@GB-zi6qr]

@@GBGuns hope my comment wasn't too pointed. I do enjoy your reviews and range sessions. I do understand about how one's opinion can change, I really wasn't trying to get under your skin, was just kidding. I hope you can continue these reviews. Hoping for the best to you and yours.

[@GBGuns]

@@GB-zi6qr I hope my reply didn't come across wrong either! Just stating information. We've got many more reviews coming! Over two months of videos are already uploaded and more guns coming!

[@GB-zi6qr]

In the immortal words of Jethro Bodine, "HOT DOG!"

[@AmbGun]

Thanks for demonstrating backstrap sizes. Really nice to see another full, ambi pistol. Though I prefer paddle mag release, I just may have to try a Masada. www.ambgun.com

[@wesjackson71]

Back to the front...you will do what I say when I say..back to the front..

[@okikumma]

Beretta apx

[@noneyacabbage]

Supposed to retail for $480, MAP is less but not close to $400 (or under). I wish all you people that IWI sends guns to could get that straight

[@GBGuns]

Prices change

[@noneyacabbage]

@@GBGuns except they haven't. MSRP has been $480 from day one and MAP price has been $442 since day one!

[@GBGuns]

And what do you think I have to do with any of that? This is why I don't like to mention prices. I film the video at one point in time and things change. When I received the gun and information nothing had been released yet. The manufa turned changed their mind but the video can't change.

[@noneyacabbage]

@@GBGuns what you have to do is that when people see your video, the go accuse gun shops of price gouging because they follow IWI price guidelines. Sure not "$400 or a little less". If you don't have facts, why would you even mention a price?

[@GBGuns]

Because I had what the company suggested before the gun was released. If anyone is going to a gunship without researching facts from the manufacturer they deserve to be butt hurt.

[@draelindsey3066]

I like it I want it so I will be buying it

[@sweetcostarica]

Wow! See minute 7:15. Everybody & their mama are copying the SIG & Glock innovations. I guess that is a form of flattery when your patents run out. *The Question(s) is/are then:* HIGH-END - Is buying one (1) or two (2) more costly original high-end guns (Glock, SIG, HK, Walter, etc.) better to use for their polished benefits? (proven reliability, huge aftermarket parts & extras, large supply of holsters, excellent & REAL warranty, much higher re-sale prices, etc.) LOW-END - Is going cheap better and buying MANY "clones" (5, 10, 14, etc.) or semi-copies of a Glock/SIG for their basic offerings & so-so warranties? Something to think about. (buy the sometimes good, sometimes bad *Taurus* which has very bad warranty services I hear, get a huge *Hi-Point* that's designed to fail at about 5,000 rounds, or even the anti-gun rights, lobbying against the 2nd Amendment Springfield's new *Hellcat* (more Glock-like than XD-like) which already has an issue with it's trigger jamming for people with small hands, etc.) Some things to think about that gun salesmen leave out for some reason *:* 0 I wonder why? *NOTE:* HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!!

[@davidjanuszewski5020]

Just doesn't interest me, nothing says, Buy me.

[@TheDarthSheldon]

Foeld strip XD

[@ratagris21]

A new method.

[@thomasnelson4623]

This pistol is the same way our equal pisto in the market... nothing new

[@markrobinson5774]

Is that man in China where is it made the very cheap looking gun

[@phantom-gaming927]

Israel makes gold

[@Brian-vz5cu]

My dude spell check your title!!!

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

It triggered his ocd lol

[@Brian-vz5cu]

@Top Flight Securitey I guess those of us who have an IQ above single digits, clearly you don't.

[@cosmolinefiend9853]

Brian 88 it bothers me too. I guess nobody showed ole top flight up here how to spell and the importance.

[@francisgoldstien6153]

The magazine keeps falling out This gun is made by news

[@GBGuns]

News agencies aren't manufacturers (that I know of). I've not had any magazine issues.

[@AOMartialArts]

Quit pressing the mag release. There. Fixed it for you.

[@davealbertsen9387]

A bit TMI for my taste.

[@GBGuns]

Sorry, this is more of a journalism channel than entertainment. I'm sure the other channels will have videos soon enough.

[@GBGuns]

To clarify I'm a writer for a couple magazines, not a typical youtuber. I dont do this for money, just for spreading information.

[@davealbertsen9387]

@@GBGuns: I'm just letting you know how it's "coming across" for me. Take it or leave it; it can be a catalyst to help you improve on your presentation, or just crap to you. That's your decision.

[@bev8200]

More iwi over priced trash. Hope you get your money back. The barrel shouldn't move at all when locked.

[@GBGuns]

These list for less than most other guns. How are they overpriced?

[@bev8200]

Hope it doesn't break on you. Iwi doesn't make quality stuff.

[@daniel-zt6im]

@@bev8200 like what ? Their weapons have a reputation of beign very reliable like the galil , tavor , negev , jericho ...

[@bev8200]

@@daniel-zt6im all the guns you quoted are trash. Only fanboys, video gamers, and newbies like them. They're all range toys.

[@daniel-zt6im]

@@bev8200 okay all knowing master professor jeremy .