Description
The IWI Masada 9mm FDE Optics Ready combines a tan polymer frame with a black slide on the full-size Masada pistol. It is mechanically the same as the black model, with the same optics cut and two 17-round magazines.
IWI Masada 9mm FDE 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 M9ORP17FD, uses a Flat Dark Earth frame.
The store listing calls it the 3-dot model, which is correct; colour is the main difference.
Why Choose FDE
A tan frame looks right next to a matching rifle and stands out in a range bag or on a dark nightstand. It also hides dust and scuffs better than black. The colour is moulded into the polymer, so it does not chip or wear like paint. Some buyers also find that a lighter frame is easier to spot when they set the pistol down on a dark bench or in a cluttered safe.
Same Proven Design
Under the colour it is a standard Masada: striker-fired action, cold hammer forged barrel and a polymer frame designed with military users in mind. The grip has a deep beavertail and low bore axis, which helps keep recoil manageable, and three backstraps let you adjust the fit.
Optics Ready
IWI mills the slide for a red dot and includes four plates for common footprints. Mount the optic carefully, use thread locker and recheck zero. Factory 3-dot sights remain as a backup and work well in daylight.
Shooting and Care
Run a few hundred rounds of ball and your defensive load before relying on it. Keep the rails lubricated and inspect the striker channel occasionally. The two-tone pistol is just as durable as the black one; clean the frame with mild soap and water if it gets dirty.
Things to Consider
FDE holsters and accessories are easy to find, but specific Masada holsters with optic clearance take more searching than for common pistols. Seventeen-round magazines are not legal in every state.
State Laws and Ownership
States such as New Jersey, New York, California and Colorado ban or limit seventeen-round magazines, and some keep handgun rosters. Pennsylvania transfers include a PICS check. Confirm your local rules before ordering.
Specifications
- Model: Masada FDE (M9ORP17FD)
- UPC: 818004021026
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 17+1, two 17-round magazines
- Barrel: 4.1 in., cold hammer forged, 1-in-10 twist
- Action: striker fired
- Sights: 3-dot; optics-ready slide with four plates
- Frame: tan fiberglass-reinforced polymer, black slide
- 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 FDE Optics Ready is a great fit for shooters who want the full-size Masada in a tan and black colour scheme with red dot readiness.
Buy the IWI Masada 9mm FDE Optics Ready at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the IWI Masada 9mm FDE 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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