IWI Jericho

[giggitygiggity]

Does anyone have experience with the IWI Jericho. I own a Tavor and it is solid. I don't know why, but for whatever reason, I'm rather intrigued by the IWI Jericho and am interested in how it performs and how it stacks up against other pistols.

 

[M1key]

Which model, polymer or steel? I've held the steel version for about 10 seconds. It would make a good boat anchor. Polymer has more promise, IMO. Take a look at the new CZ P07 gen2 9mm.

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[Delford]

It is large, steel, low recoil and heavy.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/iwis-pistol-the-jericho-941-9mm-overkill/

I've seen the Magnum Research MR9 which has a polymer lower and steel slide. It's a version of the same design at $379.

 

[barnbwt]

I own a Tavor and it is solid. I don't know why, but for whatever reason, I'm rather intrigued by the IWI Jericho

You a fan of Bebop, or something?

TCB

 

[Devonai]

I've owned the all-steel versions in both .40 and .45. They were boringly reliable with factory mags, and no fun to carry concealed on my hip for eight hours. I wouldn't buy another one unless I planned on open carry in the woods with a Bianchi M12 or similar holster and a sturdy belt.

If you are highly motivated you should be able to conceal one like I did, but it might get real old real fast for you.

 

[MIL-DOT]

I had a couple earlier ones from IMI, both all steel. One was a full-sized .40 Jericho, that I bought used from a freind for $250 several years back,
the other was a .45 compact, labeled "Baby Eagle", also purchased used from a freind. Both definitely had the "cool factor" going, and I never had a cycling issue with either.
But, they were both big honkin' hunks o' steel, more than I was willing to tote,and I never could hit anything with the .45 (though that was surely me rather than the pistol).
From what I dug up on them at the time, the Jericho and Baby Eagle are the same pistol, they are CZ75 clones, that are made in Italy by Tangfoglio, and hand-finished in Israel. The fit and finish on mine were impecable.
They were a deal a while back, but I see a lot of them priced pretty high on the used market, high enough that I'd just go with a CZ75 instead (though I did recently see a Jericho in .45 for $475.)

 

[tcj]

Don't own one but have handled others in 9 & 45 (both steel) at the range and I do like them.

Only reason that I didn't go with them or the CZ was that I decided to keep "most" of my steel guns in the 1911 line instead.

 

[RovinOn]

I have the IMI steel version in 9mm and I like it!
Never had any issues with it and it shoots very well and have no regrets purchasing it!

 

[sawdeanz]

My buddy has the Baby Desert Eagle version. It's his favorite handgun and has been reliable and very easy to shoot, not to mention it looks cool. His only complaint was that the finish wasn't very durable, I think it's just a painted finish however the new IWI ones might be different. I personally was never a fan of the slide mounted safeties however they do help with racking the slide which has very little gripping surface. But for the cool factor and shootability I would recommend, not to mention being a good companion for your tavor.

 

[stchman]

From everything I have read, the Jericho 941 is simply a CZ-75 clone. The Tristar T-120(made by Canik) from what I have read is a VERY good Jericho 941 lookalike.

 

[Delford]

Those Turks make some impressive CZ 75 clones at much lower prices. Canik and Sarsilmaz both have some nice guns in 9mm and .45 ACP. I think the new gen Jericho falls in between.

 

[MAKster]

Look for the new models with the frame mounted safety. Some of the older ones have a slide mounted safety. The one negative about the Jericho is that it is heavy. Like 36 ounces.

 

[ifit]

The newer polymer framed Jerichos looks to be well made. Emailed IWI and got a response that it can shoot +P ammo, also has Polygonal barrel.

 

[hemiram]

I don't like the polymer ones much at all, but a full sized steel 9mm is on my wish list. I don't need another all steel 9mm, but I want a couple more, and the Jericho is at the top of the list.

 

[ifit]

If the OP is interests on the new Polymer versions with frame safety here's a great review by MAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib5j8meJKao

 

[MIL-DOT]

I've long been dismissing the poly-framed Israeli CZ clones (and even the poly CZ's), but all of a sudden, I'm really digging that earth-tone poly-framed Jericho posted above !!

 

[giggitygiggity]

I'm normally a black gun guy, but that FDE model looks excellent!

 

[MIL-DOT]

What's the street price on these things? And does anyone know what is the finish on the slide is? (not to start that range war all over again !! )

 

[SeanSw]

I owned a 9mm "Baby Eagle" with a slide safety for a decade. It was extremely accurate but had a really bad DA trigger and so-so SA after a lot of work. My ccw course was taken with it. Every example I've handled had inferior triggers to a box stock CZ. Mine was reliable for a long time but once it started to malfunction nothing would set it straight again. Factory service is very expensive. The bluing on the slide did not match the frame, and I have seen this on a few examples. They may be CZ clones but all the go fast parts won't fit and the custom guys won't touch them.

I thought it was a really cool gun. It was very heavy with an excellent feeling grip and recoil was so low that you could shoot it endlessly.

 

[ratt_finkel]

Not sure why all the hate. Most full size service pistols in all metal are not light. I have a newer all metal Baby Eagle in 9MM. Never felt it too heavy for anything. But I also don't carry full size weaponry.

For sporting competitions, with the right belt and holster. It works just fine for my 150lb frame. The gun is a superb shooter. It's not quite as silky smooth as a beretta in recoil. But it has a far better trigger in DA/SA compared to 92FS variants. It's also extremely accurate.

It is a CZ clone. But based off the Tanfoglio design. So some CZ parts (like mags) will not fit. Otherwise, there is a plethora of options.

I'm not a huge fan of poly guns. So this is one I had been waiting to add to my stable for a long time.

 

[ATLDave]

Saying a handgun is heavy is like saying a car has a stiff suspension. It may be slightly less comfortable just tooling around town, but when it comes time to really make it perform, it's a benefit, not a problem.