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IWIMasada

Pistols · Israel · 2017
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IWIMasada

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
90
Concealability
60
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Israel
CategoryPistols
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators3 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Pistols MASS Rating
8/52
Modern Era
48/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
90
Concealability
60
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
IWI Masada
Category
Country
Production
2017–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2017
  • DesignerIsrael Weapon Industries
  • Weight (Empty)0.65 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.78 kg
  • Notable UsersIndia (MARCOS), Philippines (Philippine National Police)
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Bullet Weight7.5 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
  • Barrel Length104 mm
  • Sight TypeFixed 3-dot Tritium illuminated night sights
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length189 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
9
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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