Description
The IWI Masada Slim Commander Elite pairs the Masada Slim slide and steel trigger chassis with a Mischief Machine grip frame machined from aluminum and fitted with G10 panels. It is a factory-built premium carry pistol that keeps the 3.4 inch barrel and optics cut of the polymer Elite.
IWI Masada Slim Commander Elite Overview
Mischief Machine designed the Commander frame together with IWI US, starting from the polymer Elite frame. It keeps the Elite features that matter, such as the accessory rail and high undercut, and adds the extra weight and rigidity of metal. Because the chassis is serialized and the frame is just a grip, IWI could offer this upgrade without changing the parts that wear. It ships with one 13-round and one 17-round magazine.
Aluminum Frame and G10 Grips
The frame is machined from 7075 aluminum, an alloy common in rifle receivers, and wears textured G10 grip panels. Metal adds weight: IWI lists 24.4 oz empty against 20.3 oz for the polymer Elite. For carry that is a cost, but on the range the extra mass soaks up recoil and muzzle flip, and many shooters find a metal grip steadier on follow-up shots.
Holster Compatibility
A key design goal was to keep holster fit the same as the polymer Masada Slim Elite, so kydex built for the Elite should fit this pistol. That is worth confirming with your holster maker, since the G10 panels can change thickness slightly. The accessory rail accepts compact lights such as the Streamlight TLR-7 Sub or TLR-8 Sub, which also have wide holster support.
Optics Cut and Sights
The slide is cut for the RMSc Shield footprint, which also fits optics such as the Holosun 507K and Sig Romeo Zero. The factory sights are a white front dot over a blacked-out rear. They are quick in daylight, but they are not tritium, so a dot or night sights are worth considering for a defensive pistol.
Capacity and Magazines
One 13-round flush magazine and one 17-round extended magazine come in the box, so you can carry the short mag and stage the long one as a spare. The magazines are steel and also fit the standard Masada Slim and Slim Elite. Spare magazines are less common in stores than mainstream brands, so buy extras when you see them.
What to Expect
IWI built the Elite from owner feedback on the original Masada Slim. It adds a barrel with a longer feed ramp for better feeding across bullet shapes, a reshaped trigger safety blade, a more aggressive grip texture, interchangeable small, medium and large backstraps, an accessory rail, a higher trigger-guard undercut and a flared magazine well that still lets you strip a stuck magazine. The Commander keeps all of these, so the real decision is metal versus polymer, and the heavier aluminum frame is the trade you make for a flatter-shooting carry gun.
State Laws and Ownership
Several states limit magazines to ten rounds, so the included 13 and 17-round magazines may be illegal to possess there, and IWI also sells 10-round versions. Pennsylvania has no magazine-capacity limit. Some states also require a pistol to appear on an approved roster, and the Masada Slim line is not on every list. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and confirm with the dealer who will receive the gun.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: IWI US (Israel Weapon Industries)
- Model: Masada Slim Commander Elite, model M9SLIM13CE
- UPC: 818004025307
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-fired semi-auto
- Barrel: 3.4 in. per IWI
- Capacity: 13+1 and 17+1 (one magazine of each)
- Frame: Mischief Machine aluminum with G10 grips
- Color: Black
- Slide: Black, cut for RMSc Shield footprint optics
- Sights: White front dot, blacked-out rear
- Rail: Accessory rail sized for TLR-7 Sub and TLR-8 Sub
- Weight: 24.4 oz empty per IWI (Lipsey lists 3.3 in. barrel, IWI lists 3.4 in.)
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer, and the transfer goes through an FFL with a Form 4473 and background check. Plan for a holster cut for the Slim Elite, a compact optic if you want to use the cut, and spare magazines. Consider a quality belt, since a metal-framed gun rides heavier.
Who It Is For
The IWI Masada Slim Commander Elite is a great fit for concealed carriers who want a metal-framed compact with optic and light options, and shooters who like the steadier feel of a heavier grip.
Buy the IWI Masada Slim Commander Elite at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the IWI Masada Slim Commander Elite 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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