New IWI Masada Slim ORP : 13+1 Micro 9
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- The new IWI Masada Slim is a Micro 9 that has just been introduced. It has a 13+1 mag capacity, Optics Ready, flat faced trigger, modular chassis and super thin. Thanks to IWI US for supplying the pistol for the review. Big thanks to Fiocchi USA for Supplying our ammunition! #MasadaSlim #Masada #SigP365XL
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Nice Job @sootch00 @IWI US @IWI Int'l I would love to get my hands on it to T&E and then also compare to different MicroCompacts in various realistic drills. I am a Krav/BJJ/MMA/Combatives Instructor & Armed Guard w SWAT Training
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Hi Sootch I'm from Israel. I shot the original Masada in Israel two weeks after it came out and I like it a lot, and this seems right at my ally. Glad you liked it. Also, you told the story of Masada spot on, I've been there a lot of times you should too if you come to Israel. Love from Israel.
I've been only to Israel once on birthright and man I would love to go back. We climbed Mount Masada, rather trekked it actually. It was beautiful And actually quite a few members of our group had not bar or bat mitzvahed at 13 so they got to have short bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies atop Masada is something epic to brag about for the rest of your life. The Israelis are resilient and they also know how to build great weapons. Hope one day to own a galil.
@@beardedslavbrew615 Thanks bro appreciate the kind comment
Yet we have dual Israeli citizens writing ALL our anti-2nd Amendment legislature in congress FOR YEARS!!
ברכות לבביות מגואטמלה, ארץ אחות ישראל.
How is the gun law in Israel? Where I can find that information?
Sootch,
First off, as a rabbi I really appreciate your sharing with folks the story of Masada and why the name is so important to Jews. Second, your first review of the Masada full size first let me know about the gun and convinced me to buy one. It's now my bedside go-to. Third, this was the best review of the 9s I've seen and I've been waiting for months for them to be available. I'm told that they've been held up because Biden's folks are holding up imports of foreign made pistols. IWI says they'll be available by the end of this month. this is going to be a nice addition to helping keep my congregation safe.
Also, the pin disassembly is reminiscent of the way Ruger Security 9s are disassembled. Thanks again and God bless.
Biden will take your guns away then you'll be vulnerable like you were in 1938.
Shalom Rabbi! It's good to find more Jews who are pro gun and pro self defense!
Shavua Tov !
Yeah, I’m all about getting “us” to be more proficient
The Masada is phenomenally accurate and one of my favorite, on par with Walther PDP. I can’t wait to add the Slim to my collection.
As a SW fan , geek for years, I purchased Masada and I love it. I'm afraid my s&w shield and my shield plus will soon be replaced with the Masada S for EDC. I hope I enjoy it as much as I like the Masada. By the way, I had an issue with the mag release on the Masada, sent it back, and it was repaired in a week. Great customer service!
Interested in the reasons you're now leaning into the Masada S vs the Shield Plus. Can you elaborate?
@@stevenmills8269 I have both guns, Masada, Slim and MP 2.0, for one the trigger on the slim is as good as walther, soooooooo easy to ride the wall, especially on follow ups. But for me, it is the recoil impulse, its very hard to describe, but they are my favorite guns to actually shoot very very hand friendly.. And despite all guns 'quirks' for me, the sight picture, the trigger, the recoil, under pressure lord forbid i actually have to use the thing. I feel the most comfortable on how the gun actually behaves in operation.
One thing that wasn't touched upon is that the Masada S takes Jericho 941 Mags, which means it takes CZ75 mags. SCORE for cheap mags!
Good point. Thanks for the comment!
Double score for cheap RELIABLE mags.
if only the Regular Masada took CZ75 mags :(
@@Tracer-Roundthe regular Masada takes proprietary mags. The Slim takes Jericho mags, as per IWi. The masada slim doesn't have the ambi mag release, but it is switchable.
@@DarkPhoenixTSi Jericho 941F magazine is compatible also with tanfoglio mags
I replaced the 365XL with a Hellcat Pro. The latter with sights I could see and no rusting on mags and controls. The Slim has bounced the Pro from the first outing. Fantastic recoil control and excellent trigger. It prints low with the OEM sights, but they are compatible with Sig sights. So, choices abound.
Hickock noticed the same thing ... prints low.
I have both the XL and the Hellcat Pro. How does the IWI compare in size to these two pistols? Thanks
If you read the manual iwi explains where the sites are zeroed in to which is much further than most guns.
For optics, the Vortex Defender fits perfectly on the slim. The sights are high enough and the optic sits low enough for a perfect co-witness sight picture. I have a Vortex Venom on order for my full size Masada as I have been told that should also be a perfect fit. NO mounting plates necessary. Great review as usual Sootch.
Finally got this. A GREAT pistol...perfect for EDC. I put a couple of Talon Grips on it (trimmed the ones for Mossberg MC2c) for a fuller grip, with a Holosun 407K optic.
I’ve owned several IMI / IWI firearms over 30 years (including the Masada Full Size) and each was great. I’m looking to owning the Masada Slim.
Yes, it really IS about the size of a P365XL, and with slightly better capacity and good reliability, this is a viable alternative for those looking for something OTHER than a Sig or Springfield.
Get the extended mag for the P365XL, 15+1...
Question: is the inner barrel polygonal or lands and grooves? As you know, a quick peak with a flashlight down the barrel will quickly tell you.
@@mrmd4734 Sig does lands and grooves.
@@armsdirectory Are you implying the Masada Slim has polygonal barrel?
@@mrmd4734 no.
IWI manufacturers high quality firearms. I have a Zion and Masada and never had an issue. Would love you have this in my collection
I thank you, Sootch, for MANY informative reviews over quite a few years now. Have learned a lot from you. Thanks again & Cheers!
on my short list !
over 1000 assorted thru my masada , zero malfunctions
Thanks for the great review. This is one of those guns that I can't wait to get my hands on. I already have a Masada and a Jericho Enhanced and am a big IWI fan.
Jericho 17 rd mags are compatible with Masada S as well as CZ mags - you can go to 20 rounds with CZ.
I talked to IWI - they are working on base plate for Jericho mags.
I was curious about that. ty.
Hey Sootch, I was messaging with IWI -US today, asked them if CZ75 mags work with the Masada Slim. This is their response:, directly from IWI:
"It will run with those mags. 17rd and 19rd we have tested a ton
You sent: that is great to hear, I just happen to have "a couple" CZ75's, lol!
and you are referring to the Masada Slim with CZ mags?
IWI US; Yes"
So direct from IWI, the Slim will run 17 and 19 round CZ mags, how about that!!
It may not have a mag extension yet but it takes the CZ-75 mags so there are MANY options. Even the 50round CZ75 mag.
I'm just conjecturing here, but I think they've let out a rail, much less a Picatini, bcs it would be counter intuitive for the objective of a lighter, slimmer tact gun; to then, carry reddots, lights, bells and whistles...I love that humongous guard. Good for when you're wearing gloves. It's a beautiful gun ! T vm for the great review.
P.s.: Taurus, specially now that they've moved to US, are making awesome subcomp 9 mils too.
Taurus is and always will be crap, any company that will not warranty a gun past 500 rounds is nothing I'd ever rely on. Most guns "break in" period is what the Taurus' full "functional life" is, and Taurus also will not sell replacement parts for their guns because they are not intended to be repaired. If you absolutely MUST get a cheap gun, go for it, but don't expect to get quality.
Thank you for a great review! I was dead set on the P365 XL for a micro 9mm but with the additional +1 capacity in the magazine, almost $150 cheaper, and IWI pedigree I think you've settled my decision.
I also already own a Tavor 7 and Jericho 941S and can confirm great quality and reliability from IWI products.
More like 300 dollars cheaper than the Sig
365 macro
I like it but I have already
Two P365 XL's
Four Hellcat Pro's
Six XDs's.
Hello Sootch, Thank you for this video, I just want to add that according to the Manuel there is a Chamber Indicator on the right side, when the chamber is unloaded the indicator is flushed against the slide. When the chamber is loaded with a round the indicator protrudes out of the slide - and exposes red color. The indicator can be both visually and physically identified either by sight or feel.
Thanks Sootch.
Just bought the Slim model. Love it already!
IWI for life! From the UZI to Galil to the DE. They have never disappointed
Masada Slim is great. Tough to find though and currently not many holster companies are supporting it right now
This looks like a great compliment to my Masada. I will definitely be checking out the Masada Slim. Thanks for a good in depth video.
Very cool edition to the IWI masada line of pistols !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have climed masada a few times. Including once before sunrise to watch the sun come up. I wanna check this sucker out.
Best review on the IWI Masada slim so far. I can’t seem to find any in stock I hope it becomes available soon in the US but IWI seem to have done a great job in the correct dimensions for a small but great feeling shooting handgun
This is great. Though it’s small it gives you a 13+1 ammo. Seems like you had a great experience
Hoping that IWI will make the Masads available in 45 ACP, 10mm, and 40S&W
Seems like some companies are moving away from 40 and 45 which is disappointing.
@@hugostiglitz9864 and also unfortunate for 45 fans like me
@@hugostiglitz9864 those damned wonder nines are killing other pistol calibers like my all time favorite 45 ACP
@@blitzzkrieg1400 I feel you bruh. I'm a 45 guy myself. It's kinda like 9mm, but for men. :)
Yeah isn't it ironic that the USA adopted the 1908 German round over any other caliber over our calibers.
Not a fan of sig so I have passed on the P365 series. But this pistol might be my next carry. Wow, this is a nice pistol!
What? The SIG P320 X-Compact is awesome. Literally one of the best edc/concealed carry guns I want one...iwi is trash to me besides the Tavor rifles🤷♂️
Idk I just don't trust their firearms IWI seems low "quality " compared to the popular brands SIG, Glock, HK..S&W etc...🤷♂️
Nobody ever sued IWI for shooting themselves without pulling the trigger. IWI is not known for firing pins breaking. Sig let's their customers test their guns. IWI is known for making guns that work from the start. IWI is closer to H&K than Sig.
@@blackticalmayhem8461Low quality? How do you figure that?
Thanks for another great review ... I'm impatiently waiting for this to be released in the US! A little carry brother to my Masada Tactical that replaced my first G19! Great value from IWI.
That is one awesome gun.
Thank you for the great review. Always appreciate what you do.
I love IWI. I have the Zion in 556. The galil ace gen 2 in 762 and the Jericho in 9 mm. Looking for a tavor in 308 and would love the Masada tactical. But now loving the new Masada Slim
I own 2 Masada s and now looking to get the Masada slim. love iwi
Hell yeah! Totally getting this. Glad i waited and didnt get the full size. Will add this to my collection of: m&p, p10 c, hk vp9sk, pdp c
Interesting firearm Don! The Masada line of pistols are excellent and makes me want to shoot one and try this model out!
Complimenti per il servizio!!!!
Arma molto ben concepita e realizzata!!!
Bravissimi!!
I've always said that the IWI MASADA is a Underated Pistol & I'm SERIOUSLY THINKING about getting one of these SLIM Models
I have the full size version, first pistol I ever purchased excellent firearm in my book and optic ready 😮
You won’t be disappointed. It went above my expectations and I like it better than the full size Masada. Trigger is better as well.
Would really like to see this gun in person or better yet shoot a couple mags. Really good looking handgun!!
This pistol looks awesome. It appears they were able to do something pretty remarkable. This pistol is not a slimmed down IWI Masada, it’s a completely different design. The standard Masada has a cruciform sear engagement at the end of trigger bar aka IWI’s version of Glock. The Masada Slim’s trigger bar is not the Glock cruciform, instead it has a trigger return spring like a…..Walther P99/PPQ/PDP or Canik!! To figure out a way to incorporate this design into a slim framed pistol is very impressive. The cruciform trigger bar design is inferior to trigger return spring because with cruciform, while you are pulling the trigger, you are also cocking the striker springs from partially cocked to fully cocked before sear releases. With Walther’s trigger return spring design, the striker is already fully cocked, so all you’re doing while pulling the trigger is releasing the sear. This is why Walther and Canik (Walther clone) are known for having great triggers. There are some differences but it appears IWI is doing their version of the Walther, Canik, VP9 trigger.
You may be right, but Glocks have a better reset than any of the guns mentioned in my opinion. Every glock trigger operates like it has a return spring, even though it doesn’t. It’s a superior design. It’s Glock Perfection.
Question: is the inner barrel polygonal or lands and grooves? As you know, a quick peak with a flashlight down the barrel will quickly tell you.
@@mrmd4734 been asking myself the same question. The answer probably would be that it isn't polygonal, otherwise the press package would have mentioned it - until now, no one reported as much.
Question: is the inner barrel polygonal or lands and grooves?
Thanks for the update.
Sorry, I almost never read replies to my comments. From what I just looked up, one review says it’s polygonal.
I'm definitely going to pick up one of those! Outstanding job sootch00!!!
when it comes to gun reviews you are the best 👌 , keep up the good work 👏.
It reminds me of the Taurus GX4. Thanks Don. 👍
Thanks for watching Joseph!
@@sootch00 You're Welcome Sir.
Good looking pistol! Looks like better option than 43x too.
The Glock 43 is just a tiny tiny bit smaller, but I prefer the Mesada.
I like "Capable vs concealable"
Thanks for this review I’ve been waiting to by hoping I would see something different and I just did and knowing your reviews I trust them I’m going to pick one up for sure awesome thanks sootch
Awesome gun review there sootch00 thanks for sharing
Going to give the Springfield Armory Hell Cat and Sig P365 a run for the money.
You do awesome reviews. I like this gun. Great price and performance. IWI good job .
I’ve passed on the b43x (capcity), sig (grip to small), hellcat (grip), hoping to get my hands on one of these.
Sig Macro
Get the masada slim , optic and ammo vs the macro price.. some people dont want an 800 sig...
Great review as always 👍 I have the service model that I picked up recently and really like it shoots very nice decent trigger and optics ready.im not crazy about the sights though need something better for my older eyeballs have heard sig style sights will work so going to be trying that. Again great review as always like watching your videos
I come to this channel when I want a great review…great job
Been curious about this pistol for a while. Great review! 🙂
Thanks Jason!
Dollar to Donuts that IWI will be releasing a Masada Slim TACTICAL version with front under rail, and threaded barrel in the near future.
I like this pistol, definitely going to strongly consider
Highly recommend it. I’m switching from the 43X to this. Shoots fantastic.
@@G234Carry Do you still like it over the 43x
@@sebring4444 We will see in the coming summer months. It is heavier than the 43X, and those ounces do make a difference to me.
Great review w niche comparisons - I did follow the guidance & bought one.
I hope all manufacturers begin doing this type of trend. Basically taking the thinness of these micro 9s, but stretch them out to compact and full sizes. The hellcat pro, the 365 macro, and this are all the starters rn. Kind of glock 48 if you got the 15 rd mags lol
It will take the IWI Jericho 17 rd mags if you want more capacity. The Larger Masada mags don't fit as they are thicker.
I couldn't find one of these so I ended up with the Hellcat Pro which I really like. Got 3 extra mags with the Springfield promo and added Springer Precision +4 mag extensions to a couple of them. I'm happy with the set up but down the road (knowing me) I will likely get one of these too.
The standard Masada compares more to the Glock 17 than the 19 due to size and number of rounds.
It's a sweet shooter.
I'm sure this slim version is good too.
EDIT: Just went to handgun hero, and the standard Masada is actually in between the Glock 19 and 17.
The Masada Slim is a pretty good size match to the P365xl as you can also see on handgun hero...
Another good video, Sootch always does a great job! I like this Masada S, it's a modular gun which is a important issue for me since I'm a Sig guy with 7 365'S and 320's, all which I've custom built.
The Masada is another gun I'm interested in because I can easily customize it, like my Sig's, The only issue I see is if IWI supports this gun with the parts to customize them. The price point is very good and the gun looks to, shoot and handle good also. Resale is always a issue with me because if there is anything I don't like I will sell it off and if there's not a bunch of buyers out there for the gun now you'll lose money fast. My Sig, I don't have to worry about reselling, plenty of buyers. Anyway I'm going to take a chance and get the Masada S and see how I like it and what I can do with it.
As always man,thanks for great review.
I'm not particularly interested in striker fired guns but this and the upcoming H&K both sound like great options.
Man, excellent pistol and an underrated one at that but I wish they should've put a picatinny rail on the Masada Slim ORP. All ya need is 1 rail slot on it and you're good.
Great review!
God bless all here.
Would be amazing if it was 380 or even 32 with 15-17 rnds +1. I love these smaller guns but they're even better with minimal recoil
Maybe they'll make a model in 30soup for y'all high cap guys 😂
@@thereindeertherabbitthebat592 🤣🤣🤣
You should check out the .30 supercarry.
If you think 9 recoils too much you need to train more. 380 sucks now that they released these micro 9s
Very nice pistol. Great job
I asked IWI about higher capacity magazines and this was their answer: "Jericho Enhanced 2 mags and the CZ75B mags in Masada Slim."
Thanks for the video I have the masada and the Jericho I want the slim and your take down of the slim was much appreciated definitely different
Nice slim pistol. Though Sportsman's Guide is a different company than what I recall from the time when Gary Olen ran that company. During the uncertain times of 2020 I ordered good amount of ammo through the current Sportman's Guide. They sent me an e-mail letting me know there would be a delay in shipping. I was fine with an extra few months wait since I noticed the cost of ammunition was going up. I'd prefer to lock in the price of my order. Though Sportman's Guide then sent an e-mail every few months letting me know there was a delay. Each time I had to confirm that I still wanted my original order. Otherwise they would cancel. This game of theirs went on for over a year and eventually they just reneged on the deal.
I had the same experience with SG. Really disappointing.
On my wishlist. I hope i can get 1 for less than $400. Hope there's holster support too.
Bull Dog holsters
Hope they release it soon can't wait to get one love my Masada 9 but will deffinately like the slim design.
Looks like a nice pistol. Agree the odd takedown pin is a little inconvenient, but not a deal breaker. If only I didn’t already own a P365, G43X, Hellcat and FN 509C, I would be all over this Masada Slim. Thanks for your excellent video review as usual.
Great review and will buy one as soon as it hits my gun store
Thank you sootch00!!
Parabéns e obrigado pelas informações dessa linda arma 🇺🇸🇧🇷👍
Israel is Forever, I want one, pow pow!!!
Got mine for $360 new - great tool
A lever type takedown plus accessory rail would be nice.
The masada slim has replaced my sig and glock sold those. Only thing the slim doesnt have is a good light mounting which is fine , as i dont want more weight on ccw, A light is for a duty gun.
My larger duty gun is cz p07 which can share larger cz75 mags with the masada, then my pocket gun is kahr cm9.
Love my full sized... wishing the slim had a pic rail/mounting options for a light..take down pin is less the ideal but obviously done for the slimest profile as possible
Thank you for a great review.
Thank you👍🙋♂️
Great video! I’m glad to see it compared up next to the hellcat pro. I’ve been really researching and riding the fence between the iwi masada slim and the hellcat pro. As far as the way they shoot, can you recommend one over the other. I know masada is a solid company that builds some of the best weapons in the world and I like that. The price of it being almost $200 cheaper than the hellcat pro concerns me but heck, if I can save money that’s a win!
Great review appreciate you Don thanks
I like the chassis system. If it had a pic rail, I’d consider carrying this over the 43X MOS. When you carry every day, you want to be able to have a light when your out at night.
You walk around in the dark?
@@DinoNucci lots of people have lives and go places at nighttime too.
@@2aTommy where there's no electricity huh??
@@DinoNucci You never know. I might be outside my house at night. I might be walking to my car in a dark parking lot. I backpack in the woods. I might be on a dark road… who knows? Be prepared, I say.
@@frostriver4547 so, for all those examples, your thought is: to walk around with a handgun out with a light on it??
Fairly consistent ejection pattern.
It doesn't need a rail.
It's like a higher capacity Walther PPS M2.
Do you know if the barrel has polygonal rifling?
Israel has an excellent gun industry, long live to the State of Israel, they have the right to exist.
Amen
@@sootch00 God bless you Don! Amen!!!
Joao Pedro Baggio you are pretty right bro you will get blessed because your love to Israel 🇮🇱
@@yosefmartinez9318 Jesus Christ was born in Israel, that's the main reason why i support this land.
Fuckin A bubba
Having owned and shot several IMI/IWI firearms in my lifetime, I have to say that I have yet to shoot a Masada. I have been to several rental ranges and they are always sold out which indicates to me that these are equally as good as every other pistol they have ever produced. I simply cannot bring myself to order one in without having handled it and put a few rounds down range so I will have to keep a better eye on this one especially as I am in the market for a "micro". Thanks Sootch for bringing this to us.
Sweetheart of a pistol 🔫
Absolutely love it, great review
Seems like you really enjoyed it
awesome vid I'm def interested in getting this gun and if I like it enough which I'm sure I will it will def be in my rotation
My wife looking at this video: "I love the trigger! Buy it!". And I did it :)
I bought that ammo loader you use and got one for my friend I am going to mail to him. Can you demonstrate its use sometime for a you-tube short?
I have a short video on Instagram. I'll see if I can do a short vid for YT. Thanks Jeffery
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Also Israeli patent
I'm not jewish (nobody is perfect) but i love iwi pistols
Thank you 🙏🏽
Another great review
The best carry gun