New IWI Masada Slim ORP : 13+1 Micro 9 

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

IWI manufacturers high quality firearms. I have a Zion and Masada and never had an issue. Would love you have this in my collection

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.

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.

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.

on my short list ! over 1000 assorted thru my masada , zero malfunctions

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!!

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 thank you, Sootch, for MANY informative reviews over quite a few years now. Have learned a lot from you. Thanks again & Cheers!

IWI for life! From the UZI to Galil to the DE. They have never disappointed

Hoping that IWI will make the Masads available in 45 ACP, 10mm, and 40S&W

Thanks Sootch. Just bought the Slim model. Love it already!

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.

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've always said that the IWI MASADA is a Underated Pistol & I'm SERIOUSLY THINKING about getting one of these SLIM Models

This is great. Though it’s small it gives you a 13+1 ammo. Seems like you had a great experience

Masada Slim is great. Tough to find though and currently not many holster companies are supporting it right now

That is one awesome gun. Thank you for the great review. Always appreciate what you do.

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!

I like "Capable vs concealable"

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

Good looking pistol! Looks like better option than 43x too.

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.

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

Very cool edition to the IWI masada line of pistols !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting firearm Don! The Masada line of pistols are excellent and makes me want to shoot one and try this model out!

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.

It reminds me of the Taurus GX4. Thanks Don. 👍

Complimenti per il servizio!!!! Arma molto ben concepita e realizzata!!! Bravissimi!!

Would really like to see this gun in person or better yet shoot a couple mags. Really good looking handgun!!

I have climed masada a few times. Including once before sunrise to watch the sun come up. I wanna check this sucker out.

Been curious about this pistol for a while. Great review! 🙂

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

when it comes to gun reviews you are the best 👌 , keep up the good work 👏.

Dollar to Donuts that IWI will be releasing a Masada Slim TACTICAL version with front under rail, and threaded barrel in the near future.

Israel has an excellent gun industry, long live to the State of Israel, they have the right to exist.

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...

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

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 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

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

I like this pistol, definitely going to strongly consider

I own 2 Masada s and now looking to get the Masada slim. love iwi

Going to give the Springfield Armory Hell Cat and Sig P365 a run for the money.

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'm buying one this week!!!! Can't wait

Thank you sootch00!!

I'm definitely going to pick up one of those! Outstanding job sootch00!!!

I’ve passed on the b43x (capcity), sig (grip to small), hellcat (grip), hoping to get my hands on one of these.

Israel is Forever, I want one, pow pow!!!

Awesome gun review there sootch00 thanks for sharing

As always man,thanks for great review.

Got mine for $360 new - great tool

I come to this channel when I want a great review…great job

Update .Muddy River Tactical makes a holster for the Slim

You do awesome reviews. I like this gun. Great price and performance. IWI good job .

I asked IWI about higher capacity magazines and this was their answer: "Jericho Enhanced 2 mags and the CZ75B mags in Masada Slim."

Great review! God bless all here.

I'm not particularly interested in striker fired guns but this and the upcoming H&K both sound like great options.

Very nice pistol. Great job

Sweetheart of a pistol 🔫

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.

A lever type takedown plus accessory rail would be nice.

On my wishlist. I hope i can get 1 for less than $400. Hope there's holster support too.

🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🔥🔥🔥 Am Yisrael Chai !!!!❤️ Masada to everything IWI are phenomenal!!!

My wife looking at this video: "I love the trigger! Buy it!". And I did it :)

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.

The best carry gun

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.

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?

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.

Great review and will buy one as soon as it hits my gun store

Seems like a decent weapon but that breakdown pin is a real no-go. Way too easy to lose and catastrophic if you do.

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.

Another great review

Parabéns e obrigado pelas informações dessa linda arma 🇺🇸🇧🇷👍

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?

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.

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.

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

Absolutely love it, great review

This firearm is actually close in size to the M&P Shield.

Thank you for a great review.

IWI or IMI guns or rifles are battle proven !!! My service rifle was a galil back in the jungle of colombia and those rifles will not fail ever even with the humid rainy weather we had all day long for months I’ve seen AKs failing more than galils same goes for their pistols I got a new Masada just for the sake of old times and I put 2k rounds out of the box mixed dirty range ammo and ate it all like nothing !!!! I’m my opinion it’s a Glock killer same like the galil is a AK killer !!!

Excellent!!!

Thank you👍🙋‍♂️

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With so many micro lights available this should have a rail

hank you-This looks great.