The IWI Masada Optic Ready is a full-size, striker-fired 9mm pistol engineered by Israel Weapon Industries — a manufacturer with decades of experience producing combat-proven firearms. Built on a polymer frame with an optic-ready slide, the Masada OR is purpose-designed for EDC, home defense, and duty use where reliability and modularity are non-negotiable. The FDE finish gives it a distinctive field-ready aesthetic without sacrificing function.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in 9mm, a proven round for self-defense and high-volume range use.
- The barrel measures 4.1 inches for a balance of control and concealability in a full-size platform.
- Ships with two 17-round magazines, giving you a full spare right out of the box.
- The slide is optic ready and serrated, accepting direct-mount red dot optics without additional machining.
- Features a striker-fired action for a consistent trigger pull on every shot.
- Sights are a 3-dot configuration, providing a familiar and fast sight picture.
- Rate of twist is 1-in-10 inches, optimized for standard 9mm projectile weights.
- Trigger safety is the sole manual safety, keeping the draw-to-fire sequence fast and intuitive.
- The frame is finished in FDE (Flat Dark Earth) polymer for a durable, lightweight build.
- Overall length is 7.3 inches with a shipping weight of 2.65 lbs.
The Masada OR earns its place in a crowded striker-fired market by combining IWI’s military-grade engineering with modern shooter demands — an optic-ready slide, a natural grip angle, and generous magazine capacity in a package that’s equally at home in a duty holster or a nightstand. If you’re looking for a 9mm pistol that punches above its price class in fit, finish, and reliability, the Masada OR deserves a hard look.






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