Masada For The Win: IWI Pops One
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- IWI weighs in with a 26 oz pistol that makes a statement. At least here in TNP. It might look similar to some other guns but the Masada has its own personality and if it reminded us of any other guns (like the VP9) it was only a good thing.
Shot on multiple outings in the desert, we learned the Masada well. This included a snow storm as well. Important things like ergos, SAWC, accuracy, reliability, sighting and more are all covered in this feature length GRV. We take it back to the table top where an Israeli A4 Skyhawk and IWI Tavor (discussed) will keep us company. There are many outstanding GTW handguns covered here to this point, most are recommended. The Masada enters the fray and just may emerge as another go to option for good civilians and LE.
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"Joe Hardy I know it's a minor thing, but props to IWI for giving their firearms cool names, instead of alphanumeric designations. 2 3w The Nutnfancy Project AGREE! 3 3w Load 2 replies Powernoodle In an increasing crowded market - which is good news for the consumer - aesthetics and the overall vibe you get from a pistol can make the difference between success and failure. While 2nd cool is subjective, I think the Masada excels in the aesthetics and good vibes department. Well done Brother Nutn, and continued prayers for healing and full recovery. 3w The Nutnfancy Project All xlnt observations and thanks PN 1 3w J Ram Hey Nuttin, from an aesthetics perspective, I recall you and Gerdine talking about how the Ruger American, having an "ugly butt" and not being attractive. How does the Masada get a pass on an almost identical frame? Not looking for any vindication on the American (it is what it is, we like what we like), I'm just looking to understand the difference in your opinion (e.g. is there a 2C aspect to it in your opinion). Side note, nice upgrades to the swiss legends watch sir. Oh, and we don't mind long GRVs.....so keep them coming. 1 3w Doug Styles Very cool. I need to get my hands on one of these and would hedge my bets on it's long term track record potential. PPQ vid was my intro to TNP and is still a favorite polymer 9 (esp after adding Dawson Precision sights). 3w Pvt_Schmuckatelli Hey, Nutn'! Love you. Love your show. I woke up today and saw I had...not one...but two notifications on my Patreon app. Even while you're on light duty, you are still executing to the highest standards of excellence. Thanks for the GRV. Going to watch the WRV next. Take care and follow the doctor's advice so you recover quickly. Tango Yankee Victor Mike. 3w BRIAN J ANDERSON Holy cow! another pistol with almost all good qualities and features and price too!! So many choices makes a first time buyers decision difficult and those who already have pistols wish they had more!! 2nd cool and want vs. need in play! 3w JASON ARMSTRONG Want. Just need to fine one in California. Sellers, contact me. 3w Gary Boss The Masada is a bit ugly but I'm now thinking about getting one. I bought a Steyr and Canik so what's one more? Take care of yourself. 3w The Nutnfancy Project You are wise to have a collection of these fine guns, love both of the other ones you list as well! 3w Scout154 I just played with one at a local gun store last week! It feels really good in the hand. I would like to shoot one, but right now for me the next handgun I buy is going to be the Steyr Arms M9 A1. I have been lusting after one for years now. 3w Gary Boss I really like my Steyr M9 - probably my favorite handgun now. Just go get it... 1 3w Load 2 replies SURVIVOR Keep kicking ass my man throwing prayers your way 3w The Nutnfancy Project Thanks, I'll take 'em 3w Phill Super Nuttn, how about a comparison and recommendations video for value weapon lights including the TRL-1&2, TRL-7&8, and Protac 1L & HL-X? It was helpful for me when I did a side by side comparison of them them inside and outside to get a good feel for area illumination (SA and walking) and their reach. 3w The Nutnfancy Project I like the idea but I don't want to buy or loan them. What I'll do is mention them as competitive options. Most are really good these days. 3w Jerry Hall Always appreciate your hard work. Recover quickly. 3w The Nutnfancy Project Thank you! 3w HappyFrancisMacomber Canik TP9 SF had been my most impressive value 9mm to date. Will have to shoot the IWI. 1 3w The Nutnfancy Project TP9 is amazing 1 3w Load 1 reply Justin Carwile I’d be kinda interested in a long slide version of this pistol. 3w Joe This looks like a winner, if I weren't already set I'd look at these for sure. Great job reviewing with damaged shoulder 3w The Nutnfancy Project Thanks...show chugs onward. 3w Zak Orendorff Man that honey badger knife is amazing. I have it in 8cr and D2. Cant believe how cheap they are. Chinese knife companies are knocking it out of the park with stuff like this not to mention how amazing budget knives are now these days. 3w The Nutnfancy Project "Chinese knife companies are knocking it out of the park with stuff like this not to mention how amazing budget knives are now these days" Totally agree. The Honey Badger is one of my all time fave EDC blades...that's saying something. 1 3w Load 1 reply Dan Great GRV Nutn! Hope you are healing well! 3w Tacticaldoodle I wonder if people will take issue with the name again these days. I remember when the Magpul Masada came out there were whispers of all kinds of conspiracy and they had to put out a press release explaining their reasoning. It makes more sense coming from IWI at least. IIRC it was a seige where the defenders stood up to the romans and fought/starved to death over surrender. 3w Racing Psychosis Actually I think it was mass suicide rather than surrender, but then most of my studying of Roman history is related to England and Gaul. 3w Chris Marchi So what is the vest rig you have there? 3w Lon N Per usual - excellent review bypassing the usual YT tactical elite drek. Have you given any thought to a Polymer 80 glock build review, or even better a PF45 build? I must confess to having a "bit" of a 45 acp bias after growing up reading Col. Cooper. 3w Racing Psychosis The Polymer 80's in 9mm that I have shot function and yea they are Glocks. The grip angle is different which definitely fits with some people that dislike Glock. I don't dislike Glock, but the P80 Glock 19ish just points super well to me. But honestly, unless you like building, you can buy a factory made striker fire pistol for less.michael szymborski Thanks for the review, hope you are healing up! 3w Racing Psychosis Another, the Canik TP9SF, I've shot is super awesome for the price point. 3w Garrett Boone Wow do I love and miss table tops! Thanks nutn. Also, I don’t see why you like the form factor of the Masada but not the 19x? Same barrel to grip ratio 3w Harold Galen McPheron Great review.... 3w Andrey Shlyakt What do higher price point pistols like the VP9 and most CZs have over stuff like the Canik and Masada and that category? I'm curious because I've had my sights set on a VP9 but all this competition is making it difficult! 3w Pedro Track records, more accessories due to age, public perception. 3w Load 1 reply Arthur Krieger More value value value. Much love Nutn, this is what we're here for. 3w david rockwell The Masada like the Steyr A2 is a great choice for new shooters. More experienced shooters should be mentioning alternatives to Glock and S&W. There has been some incremental innovation and value offered by non-traditional firearms manufacturers. Thank you for the continued effort and dedication. 3w Kevin Sanderson The format of “full sized grip and compact frame” continues, and everyone loves it, but the 19X and G45 got tons of hate. The internet is full of amnesiacs. 2w Thomas Nemcek I absolutely LOVE my Masada. I mounted a Trijicon RMR and it is LETHAL. I also love my Jericho 941. The trigger on that is unbelievable. It IS heavier, but the tradeoff is less muzzle flip (especially with the CZ-75 slide design) and felt recoil. Thanks for the review Nutn. Praying for your speedy recovery! 2w Chris This was an excellent review nice to see there's some high value still out there!"
nutnfancy forcing people that created you to pay 5$ per video is disgusting...
Remember when nutnfancy was talking trash about chanels taking patreon money, saying they were basically begging? And stating he would never do that?
Guys it's not $5 per video it's whatever you want it to be. And yeah his sentiment was right before about not using p atreon because he got paid for views now he don't. This stuff is not cheap. Production and quality of vids are superior to most channels and he gives honest reviews. I'm a patreon member because of his watch reviews and if we don't support watch reviews then they may go away. So I choose to pay for what I want and enjoy. Hell just using his discount codes will pay for patreon. Why should it be free he does all the work spends all his money and you want to bitch because he gets people who want to support the project and ensure it continues.
@@Pozilla-xh8xv There are enough chanels that have paetreon without hiding content behind paywalls! If your content is good enough people will support you if they can on principle, even if all content remains free to see for all who can't afford to pay!
Also I would be less critical if he hadn't trashtalked people who ask for paetreon support before doing the same, and if he weren't continually whining about essentially only doing it for the money...
Let me know if you would like to borrow my Jericho 941 steel frame
Market may be saturated but more heated competition is good for us consumers.
It takes standard sig sights so there’s a ton of after market options for it.
399.99 in 2022 when other manufacturers are jacking up prices non stop. This gun punches up in every way, and modular like a 320. What a freaking win.
Competition is great for the consumer, forces everyone to up their game.
I EDC with the Jericho 941 full steel mid-sized and I love it personally! Glad to see the Masada is good, I really love the history of IWI and the quality of the weapons they make.
You carry that? You beast
Love my FS941
M1 Garand worked fine for my grandpa killing Nazis. Sorry Israel does not make snowflake edition weapons. I will bring that up with them.
@Cyclone Bravo My grandpa's M1 Garand didn't have a problem killing Nazis. Sorry IWI doesn't have snowflake editions.
@@sayNotoBrooklyn83 I have been since August. Down from a USP in 45.
No frills but great shooter and great value. I had no expectations but was pleasantly surprised with just how good this gun is.
I saw this in a local gun shop and it looked awesome. Great fit and finish. Good trigger. Great price point. And from what I know about iwi it's going to be good to go
Get the ice cooler with the pump before your surgery! Seriously. I got one for my torn labrum surgery and it was a godsend. Less painkillers and just filled it up with ice every six hours. Get well, dude and soon!
Dude that things was glorious. They sent me home with one from the PT I visited 3 days post surgery. Didn't want to give it back
I bought one when they first came out I gotta say its the best gun I've bought in a long time.
Damn that shoulder pain is real brother. Been there, still there. Glad you're still rocking man I love all of your videos. Been watching steadily since AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 1 by Nutnfancy [2009]. Much love, keep killing it. We the people are and will always be watching you!
Probably one of my favorite Nutnfancy review/videos. I love IWI, the Masada looks awesome. Just great content.
Mine comes tomorrow! Can’t wait! It’s ambidextrous great capacity and the reviews have been excellent! My son is a Lefty and has my MC2C another great pistol that I love! But this gun is a winner!
I'm actually glad to finally see a gun or two that us forcing the gun field to up it's game. But it's gotten to where companies were just rehashing stale ideas; not knocking the Masasda, but saying just in general.
I wanna see companies really push the conceptual boundaries. Examples like the rumored "alien gun" where the barrel is actually on the bottom on the slide that supposedly decreases recoil, or polymer infused tungsten frames, striker fires having already optic milled options, Glock's striker block/backplate feature to become something of a option for all striker fired.
The options need to expand so the already saturated market at least has some color to it.
Best reviews ever,completely honest.Love em.
My dad was an Airforce mechanic during Vietnam. Stationed at Tak Li base in Thailand. Worked on the A4 gatling gun and loaded the bomb racks too.
I have 2500 rounds through mine without a single issue.They take Sig sights and more grip modules are on the way.
Thanks for another informative video. I reviewed the Masada, loved it and it is a no-brainer! Cheers.
Currently 11/18/23 Masada is $399.99 and comes with a Olive Drab / Flat Dark Earth color frame.
Bonus is having a RMR option and chassis system.
I like you "oldschool" table top reviews! Thanks for you work and all the best for your surgery!Greetings from Switzerland
Me:(eyes closing time to plug phone in and sleep.)
NutNFancy: "Dang this is a great pistol."
Dude, exactly
I injured my left rotator area too. I thought I wouldn't be able to left my arm or be able to hold a load at certain angles. I thankfully rehabilitated it on my own.
I had rotator cuff surgery as well, combined with surgery to replace a ruptured bicep tendon. My advice is- HIT THAT REHAB BRO. It took almost a year for all the residual pain to be gone, but I got back 100% of the mobility and probably 95% of my strength. Do the rehab exercise you're prescribed and don't slack off. It's totally worth it in the end Nutn!
Right when i was binge watching all your shoots
I didn't realise until it was pointed out that wings on the A4 don't fold. I never gave it a thought. You just take it for granted that carrier jets wings fold as if its a given. So tiny. Came in under budget price per unit. Super plane.
Hello, great video but to answer your question. Yes acording to IWI any sight for the Sig 320 will fit the Masada.
+Nutnfancy the IWI Jericho is the sweetest pistol I've ever shot..n I've shot quite a few in my life...hands down the best balance n feel n accuracy...my buddy has a it in .40 n 9mm..the 9mm is my favorite...follow up shots are so easy to stack..
IWI made Masada with the goal to outlive all latest generation glocks you have.Not the most accurate with the most outstanding shooting abilities we have but for $450.00 it blows all glocks away with its durability and reliability.
I trust all your reviews :) I bought one and love it.
Night Fision and Mepro light make sights for it, stay strong with recovery 👍
That left eye dominant sight picture though! Woooooweeeiiiii!!!!
After a year of covid this pistol is selling for 485 at the local gunstore
Once they make a compact version, I’m probably going to get it on the spot
It’s out! I just bought one I’m so happy with it I cant wait to see some reviews.
I have a Kriss vector (pistol configuration with the gearhead works brace) in 10mm that I wouldn't mind loaning you guys for the desert 😊 I know it it will fail at SAWC but it would at the very least make for awesome gun porn LOL
Can you please review the Girsan MC28? I've heard some good things but it would be nice to hear your opinions, and real world testing with it.
I got a tlr8. Hate the laser adjustment and the battery drain in storage (due to the bezel mechanism). Everything else is awesome!
I bought 1, love it. Its eaten everything I've put through it.
Hey Nutn’, I noticed you’ve been talking about your shoulders a lot, I’ve been a massage therapist for awhile now and I came across a massage modality called “Trigger Point Therapy”. I think it would be very beneficial for your recovery with that double rotator cuff injury. Thanks for the many years of quality info-tainment, just looking to pass some good information back to you. Good luck with your recovery.
More competition is always good, especially given the price but given that I have already heavily invested in CZ's P10 series which I think edges this out especially for how cheap you can get Gen1 P10c's I think that still may be the better option
Another excellent video about an excellent pistol! Get well soon, Nut'in!!
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You should do a video on the tactical semi auto shotguns that are invading the US. I just picked up a Armscor vr60. Haven’t shot it yet but hey, life time warranty.
Snagged one based on your review. Thing rocks. Thanks for being keeping it real.
@nutnfancy Where did you find that Israeli A-4 model?!?!?
I have fired several Glocks, S&W and Ruger semi autos. Might try the Masada. Never liked the Glocks as much as the S&W. Like the Rugers more than the Smiths. Nice A4 by the way.
Congratulations! After being reluctant on shooting the g19x, you finally caved......
Right. Very similar and i love my 19x
I wondered when Ruger was going to do local versions of the Ruger American Pistol for other countries.
My Masada shoots accurately out of the box and love 124gr Ammunition better than 115gr Ammunition!
Lt Col please review the Masada Slim if you get the chance.
@Average GIJoe Outdoors I’ll watch your video I also purchased one and it’s my main carry I love the thing.
The ready availability of parts & accessories is a huge selling point that can’t be understated. That alone would steer me away from this pistol. IMO that’s the only reason to buy a Glock these days.
I’m switching over to CZ 75 variants personally. They’re just “right” for me (though I want to give a PPQ a try).
Nutn I love your vids they are imo the best on the net !! Cheers man !!
Nice review.. what best are you wearing in the beginning of the video( also throughout the video)?
Masada 9mm vz CZ10c with one would you pick to own???? If could only pick one in between two out standing handguns????
I really enjoy your reviews. I've been a subscriber for a long time and I would love to see you collaborate with a gun manufacture to make a New lightweight gun with both 1st and 2nd kind of cool features! I would definitely buy one!
Good shooter. I will change the sites,it shoots low because the front site is high. The trigger is very smooth 0 grit.
I bought mine 3 months ago....AWESOME ACCURATE pistol. I just need a Holster for one with a OLIGHT baldr pro 1350....NO ONE has a holster for this gun with a light on it....still tryin...too bad this pistol is freaking awesome....
Anr designs has them for lights. I have one from them. Excellent product.
You need to review Canik TP9 elite sc, some have found difficulties with this gun. People are moving away from full size guns and toward compacts and sub compacts!
I'm very interested, I cannot deny it.
I have the bell clicked and a year later I had never seen this video nor had I gotten a notification!!! I only saw this video because I had looked up iwi Masada reviews specifically
Would you say its Better than a canik ? They are around the same price point
Curious if you will review the shield EZ since you are having trouble with your rotator cuff. Might make for a honest-review since it is designed for ez operation.
I have a few IDF buddies in Israel and they were telling me that this was a great pistol. I haven't shot one yet, but after this TNP review I'd like to try one.
The idf dont use the masada
Shavuah tov, Nutnfancy! I'm glad the latest handgun from Israel is really good! Since I love my 1st gen full-size Smith and Wesson M&P45, I will love to see IWI make a compact or sub-compact version of this Masada. A good way to patronize the Jewish state of Israel!
Speaking of compact, I said this before, but please PLEASE review the Honor Defense Honor Guard! They fixed the P320-like drop safety issue, so that Honor Guard is back as a great competitor to the M&P Shield, which lack the ambidextrous controls the other M&P handguns have. The Honor Guard looks like a Shield for Lefties, but I love to get some good, thorough datapoints from you about it! :D
Does the slide get too hot after a couple hundred shots? As another reviewer mentioned....
Hey Nut, would you rather buy this or VP9?
You are the best guns and gear reviewer there is imo. That being said, you drive me crazy when you say that the 3-5 ounces difference in a polymer pistol is a big deal for things like backpacking or anything really. Here is why I do not think it is (this only applies to pistols, not long guns, bull pups, etc):people generally only carry one pistol. Ounces would matter if they were carrying like 5-10 pistols. But I’m sorry, nobody is gonna be like “ok, time out! Whew! Damn, I should have bought a Glock 19 because this Sig P320 is just kicking my ass!”(do not own either of these guns). Ounces matter when they are added together, but for one piece of equipment, I don’t see a few ounces mattering AT ALL.
For EDC, it might mean the difference between being able to carry iwb with workout shorts/pants on. I’m talking standard 4” barrel Glock 19 sized pistols.
Also, the older I get, the more I realize how not unique/not original I am. People can be very different but people are definitely way more similar than they are different. I feel like if I made out some elaborate plan for a WROL/economic collapse situation, it would be sabotaged by other people who had the same exact idea I did. Trust me, no matter how unique I think a plan is, someone else has thought of it.
Looks like the Canik. The first review I ever watched from TNP. And my first purchase.
Hickok just reviewed this same gun. Coincidence? I'll wait for Sooch's review. Something isn't kosher.
nutnfancy, are you in the Wenatchee area? That brush looks like Washington Wenatchee area. Love your content!
I love anr design holsters since they will mold for weaponlights.
Will holsters from any of the other common striker fired pistols fit this gun safely?
Nutn, are you left eye dominant? Looked like it when seeing you shoot that pistol.
The VP9 height was always the same as the glock 17, but it held 15 rounds not 17 as the glock 17 did. Now it holds 17 will you be reviewing that again for 2020 or at least a table top review of the upgrade.
Vp9 is much bigger
@@TheXOoftheRO When you watch RUclips or gun channels, they always do a size comparison the vp 9 is shorter barrel wise, but the height of the gun it's always the same mass glock 17. U thick it bigger🤔
@@jiheemvohor9720 the HK Vp9 is the heaviest of the 3. It also has a slightly taller slide and slightly higher bore axis. Im getting the Masada because its the end of all the trial and errors of this European design. I'll probably never use the modular or sight system. But it certainly doesn't hurt the resume'.
"Funner" ... Your Alabama is showing. Love it!!
Oh yeah. The correct way to say it would be "more funner" huh? English is tough. -Doodle
I would recommend to review the Steyr A2 MF any of their pistols are outstanding.....
I can’t imagine buying any other 9 then this. Ticks all the boxes
Isnt the tall sight necessary for "witness" on a red dot since it is made out of the box to accommodate a red dot?
Love that old school A-4 in full Israeli Air Force Livery!
Sights have been told it takes P series Sig sights like the P320
Shoulder surgery can be life changing in a very good way. Good luck man!
Nutn POU for red Dot on pistols would be people with vision issues. My dad is far sighted and I've been looking for a reasonably priced pistol that is optics ready.
Looks nice
I like the looks of this gun. I also like the Ruger American pistol. I almost want to buy one just to spite you. 🤣 keep up the good work gentlemen.
Mine shot 5 in low consistently. I had to buy a optic to adjust. No holster works now.....
I have a Masada and it has been problematic with 115gr ammo. After 600 rounds, I’ve had 7 failures to extract. Has anyone else had these issues?
Wild Boar I’ve ran every ammo you could possibly put through mine from surplus garbage to plus P, I’m around 2500 rounds and not a single malfunction, haven’t even cleaned it or oiled it , I’m actually trying to get it to fail and it won’t, maybe call up iwi and they’ll take a look for you
I'd contact them, that's unacceptable and based on other people's experiences, outside the norm. Qa issue, should be covered.
I’ve had that with other pistols where the ammunition had not been stored correctly and therefore was defective. Also I’ve heard that some under powered American made ammunition does not cycle in some foreign made pistols 100% . that said I think they probably accounted for that when you listen to the American market
I love guns but it's hard when you are already so invested in other platforms.
big visk yup I totally agree! Rather spend money on more mags and Ammo than buy more guns.
Dude, I never noticed before, are you cross eye dominant?
Nutn- try the 18.5in x-95, add the IDF thin but pad...GAME CHANGER !! shortens LOL, brings weight closer in, improved pointablility over SAR TAVOR
I saw HIkok45's sample was shooting like 8" low at 10 yards.....; was yours ok, I assume?
@Rav June Gerngross no need....; perhaps you should instead ? ruclips.net/video/s0JzYiSenm8/видео.html
stay healthy boss
Is it true this gun is sighted for 25 yards from the factory? Does it shoot low for you? Is there a way to sight it for 10 yards?
the masada comes "combat sighted" not what american gun owners are used to just aim that front dot where you want the bullet to go and shoot
Ruger super redhawk alaskan in .454 casull next? Just saying. Love all of the content 👍🏻
Would you take the Steyr M9A1 over the Masada?
NEVER REGISTER, no law or lack of law, NEVER REGISTER
Also takes sig mag extensions, 2 min of Dremel work on the frame and good to go , same Italian mags as sig best in the market
Really??? Anywhere to go to see it done on RUclips?
Canik or this? I'm 2 minutes in you will probably bring it up if not which
I've shot a few caniks. Love em. I've only held the masada. I would add grip tape to it, other than that they probably shoot similar enough not even to matter. Definitely go and hold them side by side.
Cannik all day
I love love love this pistol,
Will we ever see a review of the Bersa BP9cc? Great review btw, seems like a neat gun, but too big for my philosophy of use
I have one and it’s a good pistol. The trigger is great but you really need to shoot it a lot to get used to it and mine will failure to feed if you limp wrist it.
I had one, after 3k rounds it started to have more and more problems
Luis Castillo thats a lot of rounds for a carry gun
You should check out the bersa tpr9c, it's one very nice gun.
Ray Ray yeah i heard its pretty cool. Too thick for me though
WS at my gun store and found one of these on the bottom shelf hidden from view as son as I saw it I head to have the clerk pull it out sight ready plates modular frame nice trigger ambi for 449? Sold!!!!
Nutn, how did you tear your rotator cuff? Were you also in a motorcycle accident too like your son was?
Just a lil' hopoff with a buddy ride. There's some footage of it he posted a while back. -doodle
@@nutnfancy Thanks for the response Doodle. Hope Nutnfancy is recovering well. Being able to shoot a pistol again, even with pain and with one hand, is a promising sign.
Feature length GRV 😎