Israel launches 'masterpiece' pistol

Famed for its reputation as a defense industry, Israel has recently launched a new pistol to meet the four ultimate goals of "effective, safe, easy to use, and easy to fix."

Israeli Armed Forces (IWI) is currently busy with orders after launching its newest guns, the MASADA . This pistol is designed for the military, security forces and the civilian market.

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Israeli MASADA.

IWI's new gun is 16.7 cm long, the gun is 10.4 cm long and weighs 650 g (excluding ice). The frame is made of glass fiberglass polymer frame, cold forged polygon with 1: 10RH ratio. Both front and rear guns are improved with the IWI's own grip when combined with a low-profile axle that reduces jerking, significantly increasing combat effectiveness.

MASADA can easily be disassembled, equipped with some advanced safety mechanisms such as fire safety lock, trigger lock. In addition, the gun can also be equipped with manual safety lock. The gun is designed to be both hands-free and has a 3 point reflective reflector for night vision.

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Improved MASADA's rifle.

'We are proud to announce the launch of a new gun series called MASADA . This is the result of a lot of development based on customer requirements , "said Sholomi Sabag, CEO of IWI. "This gun line emphasizes safety, ease of use, high efficiency and simplicity of maintenance."

The first 9mm MASADA gun will be on display at the Thailand Defense and Security Exhibition, Milipol Exhibition in Paris (France) and Expodefensa in Colombia.

Israeli weapons firms have yet to announce prices for their new line. However, the company revealed that customers will have four color choices: gray, olive green, black and brown.


The first images of the MASADA pistol.