Reliability Is Key: IWI Masada Slim vs Springfield Armory Hellcat

[@DeusRegum]

Can't beat the Hellcat. It's too good in all the right places, durabe, reliable, multiple mag capacity, major 3rd party support. If there ever was a Glock killer, the Hellcat would be it.

[@spnfirearms]

I agree with this comment so much it’s pinned. Respect

[@purpose20]

Facts. I LOVE mine! 💙

[@sertank735]

Springfield as a company is not worthy of support. The Hellcat is a nice gun though.

[@mac7977]

I love my Hellcat pro. The slim frame, the angle of the grip along with the U-notch sights w/tritium front sight. I normally carry a CZ P01 in the winter, but I seem to always grab the Hellcat pro. Great comparison video.👍🏽

[@zharenaya_kartoshka]

​@@sertank735how come?

[@carykozberg9229]

Been carrying the Masada Slim for over a year. Yes, it’s a joy to shoot and does feel right. I’ve owned several handgu. This is my favorite.

[@jefferytillis8309]

Love the Masada Slim. Just wished IWI would get with it and take advantage of the chassis system. Release some grip modules already. Give us one with a rail and some different color options. Why go to effort of making it a chassis design and then not use its biggest selling point?

[@robertkeller9828]

IWI is a rifle company that offers a pair or so of handguns. That's it. Bul Armory is the serious Israeli handgun maker!

[@pninnan]

@@robertkeller9828bul armory has insane prices though

[@MrEaglehawk1000]

IWI all the way

[@tomwest5083]

Doesn't the IWI Masada 9s also take CZ 75 mags?

[@dannyp2267]

Yes it does.

[@mishagofman1706]

It also takes Jericho 17 rd. mags.

[@robertkeller9828]

​@@dannyp2267Slim yes. Regular Massada and Tactical models? NOPE! Hard to find proprietoy. I feel stupid for not knowing that. Wish I had my Glock clone back now.

[@willlaroche3170]

I have bought for me several glocks assembled even more from compensated to ported stippled Glock frame to assembled sct etc bought old lady g19 after she shot mine she loved it surprised her with hellcat and she hasn’t picked up Glock since small for her IWB or purse carry great texture thru a holosun and a Springfield comp barrel wow😮 nice piece now I want 1 lol😂 love Glock or Glock style but man out the box Hellcat is a winner 🎉

[@jasonashley4579]

I'll have to checkout the Massada, my EDC is a 629 performance center snubnose, it's never given me any problems, works every time.

[@ShawnShipstad]

I think The Massada Slim has been out longer? not 100%shure -I just recall it being anounced much earlire. This video is great as I would bet fewer people have heard about the slim-Great job-God bless

[@ImAGamingPro]

Carry mine every day. I have the Pro with an EPS carry as well. I’ve gone through all the major handguns and these are the two I can’t imagine parting with. If the Echelon was more reasonable to conceal I’d carry it too 😆

[@murrayjimm]

I have the iwi Masada and really wish I could find the Masada slim but it seems to be unobtainable in America right now.

[@robertkeller9828]

Massive failure by IWI to supply the marketplace. Handguns seem to be an afterthought by the company. IWI in name only exploiting support for the Nation of Israel AND IWI's reputation with the UZI, Galil, and Tavor lines. Polymer guide rod for their Tactical Full Size? Ridiculous and Insulting Cut-Corner IWI! BTW, I bought a Massada Tactical NOS for $295 because my FFL was sick of looking at it gathering dust. Not bad, but I actually wish I'd paid the same for the standard new P365 he had which I now know I'd have had more use for. Btw, what do Israeli cops carry? Genuine CZs and Glock 17s ( boosch)

[@robertkeller9828]

AGREED! Gave up trying to find one.IWI not serious enough about the handgun market here!

[@pninnan]

@@robertkeller9828hey bud, they’ve been a little busy lately with the whole war thing going on

[@Steelcurtain75]

I love my Slim, but the takedown is weird. Shoots like a dream. Great accuracy.

[@johndoee3850]

How about this Masada vs Smith Wesson shield/ plus.?Thanks

[@mikewilliams719]

I’d really like to see Springfield make a Hellcat X. Hellcat pro grip with a standard Hellcat slide. I prefer flush fitting magazines. I really don’t care for extended magazines or mags with grip sleeves. Just personal preference.

[@joelc9492]

Turning 21 next month I’ve been stuck between the Glock 43x or the Hellcat micro as my first one, shot both love both just can’t decide!

[@nico3727]

I wanted the stainless steel hellcat but couldnt find it in store so i got the shield plus for probably $200 cheaper

[@deucedeuce1572]

The back of the IWI slide/beaver tail area isn't much longer than the G43, but it sticks out so far it looks kinda ridiculous to me. I think it's more of an illusion, because the difference is mostly just that the grip is deeper for the web of your thumb, which probably makes it shoot better... but I do kinda wish they shortened the back of the slide a little. Would look better imo. I guess it don't matter much though as long as it's reliable.

[@q4life551]

I carry my hellcat with the springfield compensator. It actually helps with recoil.

[@jameslalley3787]

I have both Masada’s and I love them! Accurate and extremely reliable great capacities and the larger capacity Masada’s mags fit in the Slim perfectly! They are the Israeli military and police handguns! Good enough validation for me!

[@taylorsessions4143]

I don't miss my Masada (full size). The design looks sweet but I never knew where I was shooting.

[@murrayjimm]

I have the Masada also and really liked it, the way it was explained to me is that since it's designed as a military handgun the zero in is designed farther out.

[@robertkeller9828]

​@@murrayjimmThey lied. It's just "off". No military would run one. Israeli cops and military running CZs and Glocks!

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Hey SPN👋🏻 Excellent video as always. Hopefully I will acquire both of these firearms one of these days. That being said, did you ever purchase a Stoeger STR-9MC? I’m just curious because I purchased one over a month ago when I was looking for a Masada Slim. Since the Slim’s were sold out, I picked up a 9MC while the rebate was still going on. Personally, the grip felt very similar to the Hellcat imo. I’m still having trouble finding magazines, but I like how they are mostly interchangeable throughout the STR lineup. Take care and best wishes to you and your family! 👍🏻🔥💯

[@spnfirearms]

I appreciate that man! And I should be ordering one here within the week. It’s highly requested! Respect and thank you

[@esoteridactyl]

@@spnfirearms it seems to be more popular than the SC. Maybe too small for me though lol

[@jameshamann9860]

Can you do a vid on the Hellcat vs pocket pistols I’m looking at the db9 or something like that I can get my shield plus in my pocket but there’s a light on it so it makes it a little to big. Love the videos

[@darrellperry8175]

Absolutely love my hellcat, my only complaint is the small trigger guard.

[@jeremypike9153]

I can't speak for the masada. However, I did own a hellcat and got rid of it after about 1000 rounds. It was way oversprung making the recoil worse than the shield plus or my csx. At the time 15 round magazines were being marketed but never available even from springfield themselves and no matter which of the 2 magazines I used that came with it they both pinched my finger while shooting between the magazine and the grip. I could never get used to the sights on the hellcat. I have smaller hands and they just didnt get along with the squared off grip of the hellcat. I pulled shots constantly with it no matter how i changed up my grip on the gun. I was looking at the masada for a replacement but ended up buying the csx after seeing a few people review it.

[@moshedayan9049]

Great videos, thank you

[@ShawnShipstad]

Right, I do not think may people have heard about the "Slim" it is kind of those under the radar companies.

[@user-ci5sb3ck1l]

Hey SPN, have you ever chrome polished a Glock slide? Looks pretty cool to me

[@feelingthestriketv1364]

Hey spn if you see this comment could you make a updated video of holster options for the glock 26 and what you look for in a holster for concealed carry thanks

[@michaelschaffer9165]

I have 18 round CZ75 mags for my Masada Slim.

[@jcoxy1057]

I’m eyeing the micro hellcat for work EDC. Just something to pocket holster really

[@yoyomon19]

That to big for comfortable pocket carry

[@heathkurtz8543]

I bought a masada last weekend and i finally took it to the range today and man this thing is a nice shooter. I own a Hellcat as well and i like both pistols.

[@paulhernandez2621]

Where can I find that steel slide on the hellcat in CA?

[@dwightsayer4976]

Where did you find the Masada Slim? I can't find one in stock anywhere!

[@_Jashawuh]

I think i am buying one of these.. I like the size modularity more for the hellcat but the masada slim can share mags with my winter carry CZ P-01... i gave my fiance my glock 48 so i get to buy myself a new gun haha. Win win

[@Draxzy]

Iwi slim vs shield plus? Been also looking at the Cz p10s

[@Iceberg82]

How’s that newer Tungsten slide??

[@yoyomon19]

I sure the Hellcat is good but where is is made? Plus, I want nothing to do with Hell. I chose the Masada.

[@13BravoBiggunsM110SP]

I don't have any problems with any guns, like all of them, both revolver and semi auto, and I like all caliber pistols and revolvers and long guns and shot guns, they have a place and different need, maybe for collections or survival or defense purposes, but they all a place and different purpose, small to extremely large caliber and energy, some of my friends only like 38 special and 9 mm, I like all caliber semi auto pistols and revolvers and long guns and shot guns, but I don't have any, I have Sea creatures, they have shells and pearls in various sizes and color, like the larger pearl and types 🤣💯

[@PunchRhymes]

ngl being a big Springfield fan I wanted a hc but the value of the slim was too good to pass up for me. having large/longer hands was a problem due to how thin the grip is- but I threw some grip tape on it to thicken it up. I hope they come out with more frames for it in the future. keep up the great content!

[@ru2yaz33]

Been looking for the IWI Masada Slim, and Hell Cat is just another 9mm.

[@DeusRegum]

Numero Uno!

[@spnfirearms]

Respect!!! And thank you

[@Joeker8171]

I'm loving that hellcat

[@aaronwilcox6417]

How available are the mags for the Masada?

[@heathkurtz8543]

I got some of iwi's website

[@MrCmtz42]

I EDC a hellcat RDP.

[@SuperCarsFromTheHood]

I literally never seen anybody talk down about the hellcat..

[@laurencel.7980]

which holster do you have for the IWI masada slim?

[@PunchRhymes]

Muddy River Tactical is where I got my 9s holster. best fitting quality holsters out there right now imo

[@AG-no1dq]

Jm4 magnetic leather. Love it and it’s more comfortable than kydex. Protects the finish, too.

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

EDC the same hellcat. USED to be a sports south exclusive

[@jhawk386]

Love my Hellcat. I don’t give a fuck what people say.

[@isaacr1573]

Para porte oculto lo mejor es la iwi masada slim

[@johndoee3850]

My Taurus g3x is a great gun...it gives my shield plus a run 🏃‍♀️ for the money 💰.

[@robertkeller9828]

YOU'RE trying to be funny right?!

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

🤠

[@blackicekck9family379]

Crazy cuz Taurus had that 8:55 you never spoke on it

[@zdenekstary1]

But every product of IWI is out of stock.