IWI Masada 9 vs HK VP9 Review

[@ethenol]

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[@mp15a]

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[@jakep111]

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[@OnkelBumms69]

Congratulations on your birthday and all the best

[@visi7754]

Ethan Castaldi. Birthday Happy¥

[@sootch00]

Happy Birthday Ethan! I pinned it : )

[@russelder9743]

I have had my VP9 since it came out......its outstanding.....my #1 handgun

[@babyblue8214]

for the range? too big to carry and it fails miserably in elemental test..

[@russelder9743]

@@babyblue8214 I saw that on MAC but I am 65yo and dont plan on seeing any combat....however for the range and home defense its excellent......no your right its too big for me to carry

[@rickhunter6513]

Tom Rusch VP9 SK is just the right size

[@Warhorse556]

@Focke Wulf I have as well. I have "torture" tested 4 VP9's. Dirt, mud, ice/snow, wet, dry, etc.. They are actually much more reliable than I expected them to be. Only failure I could ever get from them was after being completely buried in mud to the point that they locked up. I'm confident that no other pistol would have made it throuh what I did to those pistols either, so I honestly feel sorry for all the people who won't own a VP9 because of a youtube celebrities "test". Those some people will go buy Glock all day, every day though.. even though there are tons of videos online of factory Glocks choking in dirt/mud/water. Oh well, more VP9's for us.

[@EGGMANNoriginal]

Tom Rusch You’re doing something wrong if you dump your gun in mud before using it.

[@edward9285]

The thing about H&k firearms is that they're so expensive! Anyone who has ever owned one will testify to that. The other thing about H&k firearms is that they are WORTH EVERY PENNY!

[@excelerater]

crock of BS

[@franktaeterUSA]

Worth twice what they're currently selling for. I remember looking at a usp compact 2 decades ago and it sold for $850.. now $500 -600 is actually reverse inflation..

[@mattdg1981]

Love my vp9! I have never regretted buying it.

[@samabinguap8303]

@Price Check On VagiClean we're just not broke and don't mind paying for quality. Stick to budget brands poor

[@georgemartinez9084]

The only firearms manufacturer that makes me question why I'm spending money on H&K is CZ, BUT I still spend money on both.

[@miguelroman9280]

Purchased my Masada because it fit my needs, being left handed. Never in my wildest dreams that what I purchased was a gem. Complaints about the trigger and the sights was a non issue for me, recoil was next to nothing and the plus is the fact that it’s optics ready, truly an unbelievable handgun.

[@MegaOatman]

That's one thing attracted me also in being left handed and it is completely ambidextrous. Also have the Tavor so know bout'em.

[@user-jetmachinist]

I read so many good reviews about the Masada , its got more features for the price but because its new in the market it hasnt proven itself in the long run. But still i'll choose the Masada because of the price .

[@rebeccamitchell2788]

It hasn’t proven itself in the U.S. Home defense market maybe, but I’ll take my chances with the standard issue of all most any countries’ military.

[@KuyaPow626]

Felt the Masada at the store this week when the clerk introduced it to me. I was absolutely amazed by the features and the trigger feel- It blew me away. As an M&P fan I felt a little jealous that this gun had a (in my opinion) better trigger and all the features from the M&P OR that I know starts at least $100 more. Incredible value- I'm really glad you did this comparison.

[@frankgonzalez3822]

I am recently discovering IWI. It stared with an IMI Jericho 941F. Liked is to muck, looked at IWI and ordered the Zion 15. Waiting Delivery. Now the Masada has my attention. Thanks Sootch for helping direct me to spend my money.

[@nickzarnetske9994]

I own a P30, will never get rid of it. Was eyeing the IWI for the ability to add a red dot. I also like owning different brands of guns vs owning the same brand and different models.

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

Great timing, I purchased a Masada on Monday. I also have an HK VP40

[@sootch00]

I hope you enjoy the Masada. You'll have first hand experience. Thanks Brother

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

@@sootch00 Thank you for all of the great reviews!

[@franktaeterUSA]

I bought a p30 sk a year ago. Night sights & 3 mags for $599. What justifies HK prices are polygonal barrel, German quality, every HK is not only test fired at factory but also sighted in. Mine was spot on at 10 yds. They are also very smooth shooting due to dual stage recoil spring and fitted like a glove. HK you will not guess or be disappointed. Also love the paddle mag release once you try it...

[@user-tw8ov]

Paddle magazine release best magazine release

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Paddle mag is very niceeeeee

[@jt4180]

I love my VP9 but it wasn’t sighted in at the factory. Had to move the front & rear sight to get it dialed in.

[@Jebusisblatantidolatry]

I'll take the Masada over the VP9.

[@wehrewulf]

Yawn...

[@imoffthegrid2158]

I am a big IWI guy , but it's hard to beat the VP9 . I would pick the VP9 .

[@paul_schuette]

Those both look like excellent options. Thanks for the review.

[@JC-mi8xb]

Even though HK has great triggers, the Masada is a great tool for an amazing price. Both are great however you can buy more for less and still get a realiable tool. I love this channel. Great job!

[@deltaactual8286]

Just bought a Masada 2 days ago, I love it. It'll be my back up to my gen5 g17.

[@thomasmcozart1093]

I personally like the trigger on the VP9SK significantly better than the VP9. Looking forward to trying the 2020 VP9 for comparison.

[@charlesperry1051]

About a year ago I shot a VP9 for the first time. It was the first time I was happy with how ANY striker fired handgun felt and fired. I bought one. Then I bought a VP9SK. I have several handguns but I carry the VP9SK and VP9. I have one manual of arms to train to. The choice of which to carry depends on my wardrobe. The Masada may be a good pistol, but I don't see myself changing from my HK VP series. I have been tempted by the Sig P365 series, but I just like the HK VP9 and VP9SK.

[@charlesbyrneShowComments4all]

Those 2 are my carry rotation as well. I have 2 holsters one vp9 size that retains the vp9sk well and one that is just vp9sk.

[@Jebusisblatantidolatry]

Yeah probably not because you spent 3 times as much on the H&K series and now you're broke.

[@michaelphillips5786]

I have the vp9sk, and p365. Good thing about the p356 is, it's small. Bad thing about the p365 is, it's small. Dosen't feel like a real gun. It's a total compromise. Hk on the other hand, is confidence inspiring when ya take hold of it. Great shooter

[@RubiconV]

Lots of cool guns to choose from these days. I'll take one of each LOL

[@jonathan2282]

Got a Vp9le last year for $530 shipped. Wish I bought one sooner. Gonna carry it at work and I plan on getting a Vp9sk later for carry.

[@DCC8439]

I trolled Gunbroker for several weeks and ended up getting a brand new Vp9 for $420! Yes it's not the updated 2020 version, but I couldn't pass up that deal. Absolutely love the Vp9.

[@texasstararsenal1840]

Sootch00's reviews never disappoint. Thanks for the comparison.

[@fumastertoo]

The VP series is still one of my favorites, but I do like the Masada. I didn't know that HK was upgrading the VP series. Good news for my collection, not so much for the checkbook. LOL Great review as usual, have a great weekend brother!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Fu! Yeah, I had the video already made when I heard about the 2020 VP9 and had to make a lot of changes. I'm excited about getting one of the new models.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

@Fumasteroo It took HK long enough ... 17 rounds and optic ready.

[@Martin.Krischik]

@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 The optic cut has been available for years. Shops didn't stock them so you had to custom order them. Considering that H&Ks delivery times for custom orders are legendary (still waiting for my long slide with optic cut) it's good that the optic cut now default.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

@@Martin.Krischik Really? Wow it seemed like they didn't market it. I have the longslide but it doesn't have the optic cut. Thanks for the info!👍

[@Martin.Krischik]

@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 It's well hidden on the H&K website: www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/sport/full-size-compact/sfp9-2/sfp9-l-or/product-overview.html Also hidden on the website: Manual thumb safety. Never ever seen one in real live but apparently you can order one.

[@chiliprepper7678]

I was at the range today with my VP9 and P30S. VP9 out shoots my P30S. I own 3 VP9. 👍😁

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Chili Prepper i own 2, currently looking for a sweetheart deal on a p30l and hk45

[@chiliprepper7678]

@@HardHeadMilitary HK45C is next on HK list.

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Chili Prepper i think im gonna trade my fnx for a p2000sk

[@HardHeadMilitary]

With upgrades

[@HardHeadMilitary]

What do you think

[@axlsane427]

I think comparisons of two or more guns are better than single reviews. Thank you a lot for the infos provided.

[@bigalfrombrewster1842]

I like the lock on the shed it keeps unlocking itself,and then locking back up nice !!

[@chubbethsthunder]

Thank you very much. You and your family have a blessed weekend. GOD Bless and GOD Bless The Republic!!!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

When breaking the Masada down pull slide back hold pull trigger and let slide down manually. Less hick ups that way.

[@douggraham5082]

Would go with IWI for sure

[@TimHPop776]

My HKvp9 is awesome 😎 I have 7,000 + round on mine! Great review!

[@Douglas-Ops]

Great review! I find the IWI Masada feels better w/ the “large” grip the gun handles better, fills the hand more like a Glock. I’ve got a VP as well and that’s like driving a Cadillac. Thanks for posting 👍🏼

[@jimrodriguez8047]

Nice review as usual...thanks Sootch00

[@pitbullgamer8116]

I love my IWI masada and my x95

[@SquatSimp]

Just got my the new HK2020 for $650. Good review man. Thanks for the upload.

[@InTheWasteland101]

Absolutely love my VP9.

[@maximus1234ification]

Can't go wrong with either. LOVE my MASADA and its much cheaper - especially if you have the optics ready version of MASADA.

[@steveo85]

The Masada is rdo ready, reliable, affordable, shot a tighter group in this video, has an excellent trigger (subjective, but most youtube reviewers agree just like this video), has a removable chassis, polygonal rifling (vp9 does too), nice low bore axis, and so on... VP9 has finger grooves, has HK stamped on the side, is heavier, has HK stamped on the side, had a bit of trouble with the gauntlet stress test, has HK stamped on the side, has aftermarket magazines available (maybe I’m odd but I have always stuck with factory mags), has HK stamped on the side, and has cocking ears. I feel like the Masada dominated. Both excellent guns but damn, the Masada is a hell of a gun for half the price. When I was younger I saved for a long time to buy a usp40. It was fine but not the religious experience I thought it would be for the price. So I can definitely see the young man’s attraction to the HK mystique, but damn it was disappointing when I shot and liked my friend’s g21 much better. Bottom line, rent and try as many as you can to figure out what works for YOU and forget about price/brand when you are dealing with top tier manufacturers like IWI, Beretta, Glock, Sig, FN, HK, Smith, Q, (:

[@ballsack8937]

The trigger is very nice

[@davidgutierrez1729]

Would love to see a video comparing the TP9SF and the VP9. Just got the TP9SF elite and it’s a wonderful fun, but it’s hard to beat the HK. Great video 👍🏻

[@johndolla1752]

How can you compare the two?? Cheap American Shit with the finest German engineering

[@rik4369]

The TP9 is like a Walther P99 and HK VP had a baby. Love all three and would carry either. The Masada Slim is nice too. Great Review!

[@tomollie]

I keep hearing carne asada now I’m hungry

[@RubiconV]

The Guacamole Edition will be the best!

[@shawnbane585]

I heard Carne Picada. I am now going to get spme salsa

[@politicallyunreliable4985]

That's not kosher!

[@georgemartinez9084]

Un CARNEZASO!!!

[@khamzatchimaev1009]

🤣🤣🤣lol

[@ChrisB-zz8dh]

VP9 is my bed stand gun. Trust it with my life! Great gun!

[@pedroleonargentina]

Excellent video!!! VP 9 winner!!!

[@khalilabukabeer815]

H&K all the way, price deference is justified to me, Great presentation man 👌

[@campodedemolicion]

👍👍👍

[@kevinpratt7484]

I have shot both. Liked the vp9 but loved the masada. I own a masada and carry it everyday.

[@1AFVeteran]

Sootch, love your videos! Thanks for making them!

[@351L]

I love the VP9. It shoots very nice for me.

[@visi7754]

Interesting ~ Food for thought with making my decision. Cheers

[@sootch00]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Another awesome versus video , Sootch00. In my opinion , i would choose the IWI Masada for the price point. As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Jerry! Yes, the price is a major factor for the IWI. LLTR!

[@mauricecohen3830]

The Masada can be found for less than $400. The problem is that they are on back order at most places. My next gun nonetheless.

[@badkarma2202]

You just can’t beat HK German engineering! I still have and will never sell it my trusted HK P7-M8. As for IWI, they are in the same ball park with quality an reliability.

[@4deuce31]

I had both of these side by side in the store. Along with G19, s&w m&p 9c 2.0, and Walther. All tested vs each other. I bought the Masada. The price was just the bonus.

[@jpcp48]

The large grips for the MASADA do a LOT more than Sootch00 gives it credit for as I have one and it is very close to the PPQ grip than not. Also if you put the Arachnigrip on the Masada it gives it a really good grip to be able to pull it with. I have a Red Dot on mine and love it once it is zeroed. Don't have a problem with it shooting low. Was out with it today. I LOVE my Masada!!

[@spacejaime]

yep, saw the HK VP9 at my nearest dealer @$699 last week... great grip, sights and overall quality...but hey, the G3 @$249 got my money.

[@cliffleath7983]

Great comparison of these two great guns! Thanks

[@jamesdees6166]

3:00 The first polymer striker-fired gun ever was actually an HK. The HK vp70...

[@OnkelBumms69]

if I had to choose I would take the VP9 because I used a P8 in my military time. had always good experiences with my service pistol and was never let down by H&K pistols. Thank you for the Video Sootch, greetings from Germany :)

[@sootch00]

Thanks for watching Dennis! Hard to beat HK quality.

[@mayhemkennelsarklacombinek4021]

IWI ANY DAY 👍🏿🏆

[@hotrodjcc]

VP9 shoots so good at distance it feels like cheating

[@maverick_edc4014]

The VP9 is such an amazing handgun

[@hermansmith6843]

I own a vp 9 love 💘 it its my ccw carry also

[@Calisnr]

VP9 all the way. Have a sigP320 and about to get rid of it for another HK. Just top shelf quality compared to anything else!

[@v.german11b]

Another enlightening review. Thank you!

[@eclectikperspective7232]

My brother has a VP9 ($580-700) after shooting it, went to the gun store to buy it. Saw the Masada ($420 out the door). Both shoot THE SAME. MASADA for the WIN. With the $ saved added a Vortex Viper $200.

[@johnleon2594]

That's the 🎟

[@ballsack8937]

Update on your Masada please and the vortex venom

[@kobkfighter3203]

I believe a better match up would be the Canik tp9sf elite vs. the Masada. Closer in price and function.

[@aspenair8988]

What I love about these over glocks, no brass to the face.

[@reachblowsdick7222]

Over 100K rounds through 4 different Glocks and I've never had brass thrown at my face. Maybe you're holding them wrong?

[@aspenair8988]

@@reachblowsdick7222 yeah, I tried three different grips/stance and gave up, lol. Never happened on any other gen glock or any other pistol I've ever owned until I bought a glock 19 gen 5 and 19X.

[@EGGMANNoriginal]

ReachBlows Dick Why are you lying? Lol

[@warmothgmc]

I picked a used VP9LE last year (from 2014 with a “DE” German manufacture date code). Just love that thing. My only other striker-fired pistol I have is a Sig P365.

[@mrtdiver]

DE is not the date code. It is the international country code Deutschland.

[@clarkrp1960]

SOOTCH! Would you mind adopting a 59 year old retired Air Force guy who geeks out over all your videos! You guys look like you have too much fun doing these.

[@docgillygun9531]

I guess perhaps I am a bit Promiscuous when it comes to firearms. My first love was a Walther P99. But that opened my eyes to the common cliché that variety is the spice of life. I'm no hippy, nor a war monger. But I now have a firearm harem and it just feels right. Firearms are useful tools on so many levels. I wish more people could open their minds to that and stop being afraid.

[@lennartgosman3640]

idiot, more guns = more misery. just facts

[@dmitriyk.7461]

I love Walter, HK VP9 and my IWI Masada.

[@jamr3116]

Great video. I'm happy as hell I just got a VP9 for only $500.

[@rustymaples6986]

Definitely the vp9

[@kevinedge2676]

I love that you did a better comparison than the weak go to comparison to a glock.

[@eltenda]

I love my vp9...I might go for a masada. Did you try the xtech mags for the vp9

[@jvz1448]

Here 2 years later because iwi is about to release the Masada slim and am wondering how it would compare to the VP9SK

[@jimmysmith3255]

Vp9 is the total package. From the take down, trigger, harsh environment finish, barrel, grip, large trigger gaurd, pic rail, not to mention extremely high round counts in testing, and paddle release for the mag. Hard to find a firearm with all these qualities.

[@dahdahbeautiful5150]

Masada baby hell yeah good video like always

[@edgarwall2840]

I added Talon grips on my Masada, perfect solution to the way it feels in your hand. A truly fine piece of equipment.

[@BelovedChatter]

“Shooting em side by side”. Hilarious.

[@johnkauffman6347]

Have the vp 9 and really enjoy shooting it

[@puckerbutton7025]

i bought 2 FDE masada today :)

[@frankfulmer3483]

I would own either one of them and be proud about it.

[@mikegurv1818]

Wonderful review.

[@mpwmu9041]

Best review ever

[@efibendor1]

Thanks for video ! Keep up the good work

[@sootch00]

Thanks Ben!

[@ericgeorge3313]

I have both of these. Love em!

[@13noman1]

If I were in the market today, I"d give a lot of thought to the Masada due to cost/ value difference but I already have (and love!) both a standard VP9 and the SK variant. Where I live, it's been an absolute buyers market for a few years now such that trades are not fiscally wise. Bottom line is that I really like my VP9 and it's already paid for so I'll stick with what I've got.

[@harrycordell7769]

Your still around GREAT

[@dondobbs7722]

I have both and the 2022 VP9 Tactical feels better in my hand however, the 2019 Masada with the upgraded recoil spring now have less recoil. Sent the VP9 to Lazy Wolf for tuning and F2 trigger. Both are great shooters. I also have a 2019 VP9SK that is flawless.

[@כלכלכתכתכל]

You have pistols for shooting, and We have MASADA for fighting. 🇮🇱❤

[@montecristo1812]

You should add Jericho..;-)

[@frankiegunnz8066]

You have masada for fighting, and we have HK417 to finish the fight early! 🇺🇸

[@SypherSeven]

Those abiding in יהוה, never lose. He fights the battles for those who serve Him. He gave His son יהושע to redeem us. He leads us by His רוח הקודש in all manner of Truth. Abide and win. Endure till the end. Jericho 941 Masada Zion 15 May be forced to Maccabees here soon. ^^

[@mac76239]

@@frankiegunnz8066 HK is overrated, you pay a ridiculous amount for a name..........., that’s it. Jericho, Masada, Glock are more reliable than any HK pistol for a way lower price.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

@@mac76239 Very wrong there buddy. You pay for the name and the trust of @ss kicking firearms that have a proven track record. Go check out MAC's gauntlet test on the HK USP45, It even beat the great Glock 17.

[@sayNotoBrooklyn83]

I have a vp9 - Is it true that you guide rod blows out after 3000 rounds? I have a 2015 model

[@mattdg1981]

I'm gonna say no. I have thousands of rounds through mine with no failures of any kind. Bought mine new for 600. Only drawback to them is the price of magazines.

[@FirstLast.....]

Never understood why the VP9 hasn't received more love. IMO it is the best shooting striker fired weapon on the market.

[@johnutpatel4982]

CZ P10

[@FirstLast.....]

@@johnutpatel4982 That's my 2nd choice.

[@sootch00]

The VP9 is one of my favorite handguns. They are excellent.

[@babyblue8214]

because of MACs testing..

[@ThatMagaLife]

I never understood taking your finger completely off the trigger between shots.

[@davidschleifman1588]

yeah I think he squeezes the trigger way too aggressively and releases too aggressively as well. I think it makes him less accurate as well as take longer to line up the target.

[@bozscaggzz7475]

Jewish vs German. Hmm...

[@crawdadlando4053]

Germans! The IWI when it first came out gave me terrible trigger slap.

[@jaym7692]

I LIKE HK BUT KNOWING ME I'm buy both.

[@sootch00]

Best plan : ) Thanks Jay

[@thisguygotgame4710]

I need a .40 im leaning VP40 but i keep looking at USP 40 and MP 2.0 40 😫 which is best in your opinions?

[@michaelprosser3466]

Great review just ordered a Masada. Where do I get a different color grip frame? How’d you get the name Sootch?

[@aandc2005]

Hk rules...even the name instantly demands respect!

[@Rorschach__NoCompromise]

That’s the thing with us in America, spoiled by “names” and get screwed when. The product is crap

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Also love to see comparison some of these SAR 9X vs Canik TP9, Masada vs Girsan MC28

[@douggraham5082]

It’s not really a fair comparison as in a lot of stores the Masada is literally half the price of the HK. That having been said, I think the Masada overall wins out given what you get for your money. Otherwise they are very similar.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

With the vp9 will the new version's mag fit the old model and visa versa.

[@Cake_Enthusiast]

Yes they will Jimmie.

[@pssita]

Just went back and watched the VP9-L B vid. I wish my notification button was on. I'm noping the optic ready cutout is available now... gonna go check..

[@Martin.Krischik]

The optic cut was available for more than 2 years. You just had to factory order them. H&K made a previously optional feature the default for all. A good decision. Streamlines production.

[@eoj5683]

Don you be a machine gun great shooting i watch all your videos i learn alot thx bro 🔫👀🔫🇺🇸