IWI Masada Tabletop Review and Field Strip

Published on August 5, 2019
Duration: 16:14

This video provides a comprehensive tabletop review and field strip of the IWI Masada pistol. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the pistol's features, including its optics-ready capability, ambidextrous controls, and interchangeable backstraps. The review covers the disassembly process, internal components like the steel chassis and captured spring, and an assessment of the trigger pull and ergonomics. The presenter also discusses the pistol's potential value proposition in the market.

Quick Summary

The IWI Masada is an affordable polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, often retailing around $400. It comes with interchangeable backstraps for grip customization, multiple optics plates for red dot sights, and ambidextrous controls. Field stripping is straightforward, involving a takedown lever and trigger pull, revealing a steel chassis and captured spring assembly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:26Unboxing and Included Items
  3. 01:57Pistol Overview
  4. 02:11Magazine Ejection and Grip Texture
  5. 02:35Witness Windows and Front Sight
  6. 03:04Bore Axis Discussion
  7. 03:39Slide and Frame Play
  8. 04:04Sights and Front Serrations
  9. 04:21Accessory Rail and Trigger Guard
  10. 04:36Controls and Trigger
  11. 04:53Trigger Safety ('Dingus')
  12. 05:11Trigger Guard Relief and Mag Release
  13. 05:44Front Strap Texture
  14. 06:07Backstrap System
  15. 06:18Frame Fitment
  16. 06:28Right Side Controls
  17. 06:55Field Stripping
  18. 07:13Frame Internals and Chassis
  19. 07:18Trigger Feel Comparison
  20. 07:55Slide Internals
  21. 08:30Barrel and Chamber Support
  22. 09:23Barrel Crown
  23. 09:56Reassembling and Trigger Pull Test
  24. 10:30Backstrap Fitment Test
  25. 10:35Medium Backstrap Fit
  26. 12:03Swapping Backstraps
  27. 12:32Small Backstrap Fit
  28. 13:47Large Backstrap Fit
  29. 14:36Backstrap Preference
  30. 14:57Conclusion and Range Preview
  31. 15:19Recoil Spring Stiffness
  32. 15:39Range Test Expectations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IWI Masada pistol?

The IWI Masada is a polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun designed for the Israeli and international markets, now available in the US. It's known for being an affordable option, typically retailing around $400, and comes with features like optics readiness and interchangeable backstraps.

What accessories come with the IWI Masada?

The IWI Masada typically includes two additional interchangeable backstraps (small and large), multiple optics plates for red dot sight mounting, two magazines, an IWI-branded trigger lock, and a keychain fob with a decal, all presented in a cut foam-lined box.

How do you field strip the IWI Masada?

Field stripping the IWI Masada involves locking the slide to the rear, rotating the takedown lever downwards, releasing the slide, and then pulling the trigger to remove the slide from the frame. This process is described as familiar to users of other common striker-fired pistols.

What are the key ergonomic features of the IWI Masada?

The IWI Masada offers interchangeable backstraps (small, medium, large) to adjust grip size and trigger reach. It also features a textured front strap, a trigger guard with relief cuts for larger hands, and ambidextrous controls, including a magazine release.

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