Description
The IWI Masada 9mm 10 Round Optics Ready is the full-size Masada pistol shipped with two ten-round magazines, built for buyers who live under magazine limits or just want a compliant setup without hunting for different mags.
IWI Masada 9mm 10 Round Optics Ready Overview
IWI US imports the Masada from Israel Weapon Industries. 1-inch cold hammer forged barrel with a 1-in-10 twist and an optics-ready slide. 35 inches and a weight of about 23 ounces. The kit includes interchangeable backstraps and mounting plates for common red dots. IWI developed the pistol with Israeli military and police users in mind before bringing it to the American market, and owners generally report that it runs well with a broad range of ammunition, from inexpensive range ball to premium hollow points.
This version, part M9ORP10, comes with two 10-round magazines in place of the standard 17-round ones.
Why a 10-Round Version
Several states cap handgun magazines at ten rounds, and in those places a full-size pistol shipped with 17-round mags has to be sold with different magazines or modified. This model leaves the factory with compliant 10-round magazines. If you move to a state without capacity limits later, standard Masada magazines fit the same frame. A ten-round magazine in a full-size grip also loads quickly and leaves plenty of room for your pinky, which makes it pleasant at the range.
Grip and Controls
The grip angle points naturally for most shooters, and three backstraps let you tune the fit. The slide stop and magazine release are ambidextrous, a real benefit for left-handed shooters. The trigger has a blade safety and a fairly short reset for a factory striker gun.
Optics Ready
The slide is cut for a red dot, and IWI supplies plates for common footprints. A dot makes fast, accurate shots easier, especially for older eyes. Until you add one, the 3-dot sights work well in daylight; they are not tritium, so add a light for low-light use.
Shooting Impressions
The low bore axis helps keep muzzle flip down, and the pistol tends to be soft-shooting for its size. Like all striker guns, it rewards a straight trigger press. Run a few hundred rounds of ball and your chosen defensive load before carrying it, and check that the optic stays zeroed.
Trade-offs
The Masada costs less than many big-name competitors, but holster and accessory support is thinner than for Glock or Sig, so confirm the holster you want exists before you buy. Resale value is moderate.
State Laws and Ownership
This model suits states with ten-round handgun magazine limits, but some of those states also maintain handgun rosters, and the Masada may not be on every list. Pennsylvania transfers include a PICS check. Confirm your local rules before ordering.
Specifications
- Model: Masada (M9ORP10)
- UPC: 818004020401
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10+1, two 10-round magazines
- Barrel: 4.1 in., cold hammer forged, 1-in-10 twist
- Action: striker fired
- Sights: 3-dot; optics-ready slide with mounting plates
- Frame: fiberglass-reinforced polymer, three backstraps
- Overall length: 7.35 in.; weight about 23 oz
- Controls: ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this handgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check, and a dealer may only sell a handgun to a buyer who is 21 or older. Have the gun shipped to an FFL near you, check it over before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules on carry and magazines first.
Who It Is For
The IWI Masada 9mm 10 Round Optics Ready is a great fit for shooters in magazine-limited states, or anyone who wants a full-size, optics-ready 9mm with compliant magazines.
Buy the IWI Masada 9mm 10 Round Optics Ready at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the IWI Masada 9mm 10 Round Optics Ready online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit IWI US.
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