IWI MASADA polymer framed striker-fired pistol was developed in order to provide an advanced solution to the modern battlefield requirements. It features a low profile barrel for reduced perceived recoil. Fully ambidextrous controls and enhanced ergonomics which provide a natural and instinctive pointing grip angle. Three interchangeable wrap around back-straps coupled with the deep beavertail enabling the MASADA pistol to fit a wide variety of hand sizes. MASADA utilizes a modular serialized high grade steel trigger mechanism housing that can be easily removed allowing simple and easy disassembly and maintenance.