Hi HumbleMarksman, I recently bought the IWI Masada and shot 100 rounds and it does not shoot low. I read the manual and spoke with IWI and they confirmed the Masada uses SIG sights front 8 and rear 8. Per the manual gun is zeroed for 25 meters and the sights are combat style with 3 dots, where the point of impact occurs when you align all 3 dots ( not the top of the front sight). You can swap out the front sight for a SIG 6 if you prefer to change the point of impact to the top front. Great pistol especially if you are a "south paw" like myself. I enjoy all your videos!
“Easiest plastic gun I ever shot” Extremely underrated statement for an extremely underrated pistol. It really is just easier to shoot than other guns.
Dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest movies on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown :)
I’m seriously considering this as my next purchase. I like that it’s set up for a red dot and as a lefty I really like the idea of a ambi mag release, and the price is right.
Thanks for the complete review! I love my Masada the sites do suck but it’s not a big issue. I have noticed that it youpull up on the front of the pistol and cut the front dot in half with the rear site it’s right on the money.
@@TheHumbleMarksman What dawson sites would you put on? I don't own anything but glocks and I guess if you keep it, you wouldn't use it competition? I am in learning mode and appreciate maybe your 2 top picks and why? Thanks, Scott from Dallas. ps: Great video and appreciate you taking the time to make them.
David, thank you so much for the Safariland holster info. I bought one from Amazon & it works perfectly with my Masada & all the other full sized guns I have! I bought my Masada 2 years ago & couldn't find a paddle holster for it! You have solved that question for that. Love watching your videos for just that reason. Keep making these awesome videos & I'll keep watching!
I just bought a Masada a few hours ago and took some first shots. I love it. I did read on a forum that using a Holosun 407 or 507 may require shorter screws than what comes with it. Is that really the case or should I try the RMR screws anyway?
Sights are definitely made for the European market, not the American way of using them. Every review complains about the low impact point, and I can back it up. I am waiting for someone to put out which combination of front/rear sights bring it to a center-hold sight picture in a fiber-optic or fiber/tritium setup. Other than that, I really like the gun. The trigger gets a lot cleaner after a hundred pulls or so, originally a bit rough. You got a T&E gun so it likely had some pulls on it. The slide didn't want to come off the frame until I shot it a bit as well; both of those issues go away fast; so if anyone got a new one and noticed them, don't worry. I fully expect the "Gen 2" of this pistol to address the sight issue, maybe increase the aggressiveness of the grip. Other than that it's a good gun.. Then they need to put out a match version with an Apex trigger and other go-fast parts.
A year and a half later I would like to say that the gun just keeps going. Very nice, smooth and reliable. Other than changing the front sight for a fiberoptic that fixes the POI issue for $39 I have done nothing to it, and really there is nothing to fix.
Agin you have done a very complete review! You get a lot with this pistol for the money . Israeli people know the weapon business . But yes it needs Talon grips . Shot one this week and I conclude with you findings Humble . Agin great job Humble! K
Nice Video Brother, I thought the gun shot pretty well but I wasn’t able to try it with an optic. I Agree, I don’t care for the stock sights either! Carry on
Great vid, thanks. Question: many videos on the Masada declare it shoots low at closer defensive ranges, did you notice this? Is it true that it is zeroed at 25 yds?
The irons are zeroed to hit on the dot of the front sight - not the top of the post. The shift in zero is more than if it had a 25M zero. The sights are pretty bad- I would replace them immediately if I were an irons shooter
'Would like to see a complete dissemble of the slide particularly how to remove and reinstall the extractor and extractor spring. Is a video available?? To the best of my knowledge there are no complete dissemble videos of the Masada on UA-cam. Owners need. Would you consider doing? Many thanks.
That's a Deltapoint Pro I'm using in the video. I'd just as soon recommend a Holosun over the DPP. The window is nice on the DPP but the dot is pretty small. If you can wait -the V2 version of the HOlosun dots will be exceptional - supposed to be available in April.
What are the best optics that will fit this? I'm new to guns and just bought my first ever pistol, the Masada. Do you have maintenance tutorials, by the way? Thanks.
A good one to start with is the Holosun 407A or 407C. If you want it to be more bulletproof then maybe a Holosun 508T or Trijicon RMR06 Type 1. This is a pretty good one : amzn.to/2sAJvCz
I just got my masada, and while reassembling, the spring with the trigger control group 7:15 became dislocated and fell through the grip. I now can’t get the slide back off because the pistol won’t cycle a shot in order to disassemble. Any suggestions?
This gun needs zero mods whatsoever. The iron sights aren't bad at all, very accurate out of the box. I've had a glock 17 and the masada is way better.
It's a really nice pistol taken by itself. Easily the match for a P10F** as it sits. Add in the price, optic cut and included plates and it is a great pistol. **And I am a little bit of a CZ fanboi.
I never bought sights for it - there are sig suppressor height sights floating around out there - so I'm sure you could - I just didn't spend the cash to figure it out.
Thanks for the reply! Do you think the suppressor sights will be high enough? Also, what is the exact optic you're using? I bought the Masada after your review, I'm trying to figure out if I can get a proper red dot setup. Cheers
Does anyone else have trouble swapping backstraps? The pin on mine is super tight and I can't seem to get it out easy. And I don't wanna try to force it if there's maybe a trick to getting it out. Heatgun maybe?
Hard to reload due to base plate and grip design- people used P320s for a long time and still use Walther- so you could - it’s just really hard to load
Hi HumbleMarksman, I recently bought the IWI Masada and shot 100 rounds and it does not shoot low. I read the manual and spoke with IWI and they confirmed the Masada uses SIG sights front 8 and rear 8. Per the manual gun is zeroed for 25 meters and the sights are combat style with 3 dots, where the point of impact occurs when you align all 3 dots ( not the top of the front sight). You can swap out the front sight for a SIG 6 if you prefer to change the point of impact to the top front. Great pistol especially if you are a "south paw" like myself. I enjoy all your videos!
All iwi's are this way...
Don't bother explaining to turds how plumbing works.
“Easiest plastic gun I ever shot” Extremely underrated statement for an extremely underrated pistol. It really is just easier to shoot than other guns.
Nice review as always Humble. I really like my Masada and I agree that the features/values vs. cost is hard to beat. Thanks for sharing.
They are good guns.
Dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest movies on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown :)
@Joziah Kamdyn Yea, I have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself =)
I’m seriously considering this as my next purchase. I like that it’s set up for a red dot and as a lefty I really like the idea of a ambi mag release, and the price is right.
I got this for my first firearm and I’m in love with it so far
Thanks for the complete review! I love my Masada the sites do suck but it’s not a big issue. I have noticed that it youpull up on the front of the pistol and cut the front dot in half with the rear site it’s right on the money.
Yeah if I end up keeping the pistol I'm going to get some sig sights for it from dawson precision and call it a day.
@@TheHumbleMarksman What dawson sites would you put on? I don't own anything but glocks and I guess if you keep it, you wouldn't use it competition? I am in learning mode and appreciate maybe your 2 top picks and why? Thanks, Scott from Dallas. ps: Great video and appreciate you taking the time to make them.
Awesome review of the optic an disassembly of this IWI Masada. Very Cool IWI firearm !!!!!!
Yeah they are really decent fire arms - if it had a flared magwell it’d really turn some heads
That's a deal for an optics ready gun. I like the long screws for the optic !
It’s got a lot of value going for it for sure
David, thank you so much for the Safariland holster info. I bought one from Amazon & it works perfectly with my Masada & all the other full sized guns I have! I bought my Masada 2 years ago & couldn't find a paddle holster for it! You have solved that question for that. Love watching your videos for just that reason. Keep making these awesome videos & I'll keep watching!
Holy cow a real gun review that doesn't assume everyone needs to be told to make sure their gun is unloaded before you take it apart. Awesome.
Been a minute since I jumped into your comments section. Honestly, this is the firearm my girlfriend carries and I honestly want one myself.
Thanks for your opinion and info as seems like a winner.....Good stuff....
I like it for sure. Cheers scott
I just bought a Masada a few hours ago and took some first shots. I love it. I did read on a forum that using a Holosun 407 or 507 may require shorter screws than what comes with it. Is that really the case or should I try the RMR screws anyway?
Sights are definitely made for the European market, not the American way of using them. Every review complains about the low impact point, and I can back it up. I am waiting for someone to put out which combination of front/rear sights bring it to a center-hold sight picture in a fiber-optic or fiber/tritium setup.
Other than that, I really like the gun. The trigger gets a lot cleaner after a hundred pulls or so, originally a bit rough. You got a T&E gun so it likely had some pulls on it. The slide didn't want to come off the frame until I shot it a bit as well; both of those issues go away fast; so if anyone got a new one and noticed them, don't worry.
I fully expect the "Gen 2" of this pistol to address the sight issue, maybe increase the aggressiveness of the grip. Other than that it's a good gun.. Then they need to put out a match version with an Apex trigger and other go-fast parts.
It’s a great pistol still. Sights are a minor gripe for sure
A year and a half later I would like to say that the gun just keeps going. Very nice, smooth and reliable. Other than changing the front sight for a fiberoptic that fixes the POI issue for $39 I have done nothing to it, and really there is nothing to fix.
@@OhioCruffler what size fiber optic front sight did you use because I'm considering a change for the front sight myself?
Agin you have done a very complete review! You get a lot with this pistol for the money . Israeli people know the weapon business . But yes it needs Talon grips . Shot one this week and I conclude with you findings Humble . Agin great job Humble! K
Cheers Keith’s. I like the Masada a lot.
Nice Video Brother, I thought the gun shot pretty well but I wasn’t able to try it with an optic. I Agree, I don’t care for the stock sights either! Carry on
Yeah those sights are bad! Cheers
I love mine, have a trijicon sro mounted on it.
The SRO is brilliant.
I’m guessing a Holosun will fit the RMR plate?
Great vid, thanks. Question: many videos on the Masada declare it shoots low at closer defensive ranges, did you notice this? Is it true that it is zeroed at 25 yds?
The irons are zeroed to hit on the dot of the front sight - not the top of the post. The shift in zero is more than if it had a 25M zero. The sights are pretty bad- I would replace them immediately if I were an irons shooter
@@TheHumbleMarksman that's a very important observation, one overlooked by many. Appreciated
'Would like to see a complete dissemble of the slide particularly how to remove and reinstall the extractor and extractor spring. Is a video available?? To the best of my knowledge there are no complete dissemble videos of the Masada on UA-cam. Owners need. Would you consider doing? Many thanks.
The price point makes this pistol really interesting for me. Thanks for the review.
I really like that pistol.
I have this pistol, great firearm, what is the optic you're using?
That's a Deltapoint Pro I'm using in the video. I'd just as soon recommend a Holosun over the DPP. The window is nice on the DPP but the dot is pretty small. If you can wait -the V2 version of the HOlosun dots will be exceptional - supposed to be available in April.
Good video, thanks.
The music in this one feels like a makeup tutorial... Lol.
I figure you are probably the authority on make up tutorials 🤣🤣
@@TheHumbleMarksman Hey, how do you think I keep this ugly mug lookin' so good?
Sweet pistol they are probably 3D printing the plates which should make them affordable for the public and profitable for them
That’s immediately what I guessed too- or someone enterprising could print plates if the holes line up
I wonder what tolerance are the screws for the optic are tourqed? I just ordered that wheeler wrench.
I use 15# and Blue loctite in absence of specified torque
What are the best optics that will fit this? I'm new to guns and just bought my first ever pistol, the Masada. Do you have maintenance tutorials, by the way?
Thanks.
A good one to start with is the Holosun 407A or 407C. If you want it to be more bulletproof then maybe a Holosun 508T or Trijicon RMR06 Type 1. This is a pretty good one : amzn.to/2sAJvCz
Well done
Would you recommend this as a first handgun/gun?
Enthusiastically. The sights are a weak link but worth changing
TheHumbleMarksman Good to know. You’ve given me something to really think about
I just got my masada, and while reassembling, the spring with the trigger control group 7:15 became dislocated and fell through the grip. I now can’t get the slide back off because the pistol won’t cycle a shot in order to disassemble. Any suggestions?
yikes. I'd get in touch with them on that one.
Y'all reckon fastfire iii fits the venom footprint?
One thing that bothers me is why sig sauer designed the p320 with such a high bore axis when the Masada have the modularity and have a low bore axis.
Yeah they were committing to the P250 which needed a high bore axis I heard rather than starting fresh- seems like a bad play
@@TheHumbleMarksman indeed man it would had been so much better if they made the p320 from the ground up. But what can I say.
This gun needs zero mods whatsoever. The iron sights aren't bad at all, very accurate out of the box. I've had a glock 17 and the masada is way better.
Where can I get a different color grip modules
I am interested in this
It's a really nice pistol taken by itself. Easily the match for a P10F** as it sits. Add in the price, optic cut and included plates and it is a great pistol.
**And I am a little bit of a CZ fanboi.
I don’t think you would regret it
Good review. Drop the music in the intro.
The UA-cam Music Library isn't very deep sadly :(
Were you able to get it to co-witness?
I never bought sights for it - there are sig suppressor height sights floating around out there - so I'm sure you could - I just didn't spend the cash to figure it out.
Thanks for the reply! Do you think the suppressor sights will be high enough? Also, what is the exact optic you're using?
I bought the Masada after your review, I'm trying to figure out if I can get a proper red dot setup. Cheers
I shot it with a Deltapoint Pro on it - I would probably look at a Holosun or RMR if I didn't have a spare DPP on hand.
Does anyone else have trouble swapping backstraps? The pin on mine is super tight and I can't seem to get it out easy. And I don't wanna try to force it if there's maybe a trick to getting it out. Heatgun maybe?
Can you change the iron sights
Yes for any Sig sights
Duty only? Not good for carry optics?
Hard to reload due to base plate and grip design- people used P320s for a long time and still use Walther- so you could - it’s just really hard to load
@@TheHumbleMarksman Thank you
I get the impression they put on cheap sights because iwi knew this was going to be a highly encouraged OSP gun.
Does the Israeli military use the Masada?
I thought it was a fly swatter ...
I could see how you got that.