I've been in love with these for years having watched Cowboy Bebop as kid and that's what got me into guns in the first place, but the steel models have been pretty hard to find as of late. I definitely consider this the best CZ 75 clone, and possibly even better than the original.
If you didn’t know, Spike’s was a full-size 941RS. The safety on his was on the slide. Now Batou from Ghost in the Shell, his gun is based off this. In the files his was a Jericho 942FS in 50 cal lol which doesn’t actually exist lol nerd stuff am I right?
@k0p Who was this comment meant for?? I have has guns all my life. Started shooting at age 5, hunting at age 8 and hunting by myself at age 13. I worked for a gunsmith for 4 years. I am now 57. So if your comment was meant for me,. I have no idea why.
@k0p Why was that pretty obvious? No user name attached to the reply, and I see nothing in her post either that makes me assume she has never shot a gun before. Thats what baffled me.
Really well built, like a CZ or a Witness, steel which I bought mine in 9mm. I prefer it over the Glock for rapid fire, no problems with it, easy to clean and use.
There are reasons, all personal but if it's justified to them at least it means something. My military buddy says he doesn't like european saftey's, something that small can make a difference.
I humbly believe it's due to marketing, advertising and word of mouth recommendations. Moreover, all-steel offerings aren't that usual these days. Cheers.
@@phuse99 I agree. Personal preference and beliefs plays a huge role in determining whatever gun someone chooses. Plenty of people love the Beretta 92, but I personally don't like it as much after using it during my tours in Afghanistan. There's nothing wrong with it at all but it's just not as fun to shoot as it used to be for me after using it for so long. I know a couple of older guys when I was a kid who would never touch a Walther or HK due to their former ties to the Nazis regardless of how great or iconic some of those guns were. A lot of their products are used by the US Military or police officers all around the US, but those guys still refuse to give those guns a chance.
Very informative and no BS review, thanks! I saw Jericho in my friend's shooting range in Estonia, picked it up and loaded it with 10 rounds and took shots at a standard paper target 15 meters away. Couldn't see any holes on paper and thought I was terrible with it and returned it to the armory. When the range was cold I went and checked the target and all ten rounds were in the black circle. For the reference I'm not good with 9mm semi auto pistols.
Great guns. I have the steel versions in both 9mm and 40sw. Nice weight, super reliable, great shooter, easy to strip and clean, and very affordable. My favorite hand guns!
@@bmankelly409 I paid just about $500 Canadian dollars for the gun with range kit which includes a threaded barrel, holster mag pouch, and 3 mags. Best deal on a steel framed gun out there I think.
Nick ah from aim? I bought mine from AIM surplus, was dirt cheap. Very neat and I’ve never seen them. I have 4 old original jerichos so it’s cool to add to the collection.
Just bought my first one and shot it this past weekend… amazing how accurate it is from 100 yards at least! Also the take apart and cleaning was very easy. I’m going to baby this gun like it was my child 🙂love it
I always wanted a Steel Jerico and ended up finding a deal a couple of years ago. And you are right these are some very well made guns. I love the fit, finish and reliability, and if you ask me its one of the better looking guns out there.
I bought one back 30years ago when it was IMI. Same great gun but i had some failure to feed issues. When the Dremel tool came out I bought one, put a polishing wheel on it and used toothpaste as a polishing compound to polish the feed ramp to a mirror finish. Never had another failure to feed again. Great gun!
I just ordered the .45 version of this steel pistol. I'll get my hands on it on Wednesday. I can't wait to see it and shoot it. Nice walk through the of pistol.
One of my favorite handguns , I've never owned. Seems the CZ's are a little cheaper and I've had good luck with the older CZ's. I agree with you 100's on Bore Axis issue. Especially on a 9mm. The weapon looks nice and IWI has a great reputation. Great Video!
I just got mine today! My first pistol. Actually mine is the 941 R and my lock is actually on the slide, so it make charging it a snap, seriously. Thank you for the review
Great fun. I’ve had mine (Baby Eagle) for well over 15 years. Shoots smooth and easy. Never had any malfunctions or misfires. Eats any ammo. I don’t have an accessory rail on mine since it’s an earlier model. Not too many accessories available for it too. Still a great piece.
@@jxinx6812 I was about to say this. There are plenty of companies who have made mags for the CZ75 that might not work 100% of the time with the Jericho. I don't know if this is still an issue with the newer guns, but my father's Jericho from the 90s fails to feed sometimes depending on which companies' CZ mags I use. The mags that came with my father's CZ75 works perfectly, but some 3rd parties don't work as well in the Jericho as they do in the CZ75.
I’ve had the 4.4” all steel model for about 4 years now. Excellent pistol! It’s been polished inside and out including all internals. Frame and slide where brushed nickel plated. Hand polished barrel, Lok Grips, DPM recoil kit, a flat faced trigger and night sights. I love this gun 🥳 the only thing I would change from the original design is the beaver tail, make it point straight back like a newer Tanfoflio, not angled down into the meat of your hand.
The 90s Jericho was my favorite gun of all time. That was my favorite gun to shoot out of all the ones my father owns and I spent a large chunk of my childhood shooting it. I still find myself shooting the best with the Jericho regardless of how many newer and "better" guns are out there. Always wanted one of my own and decided to buy the surplus 941 since they're less than half the price of the newer ones in production, but it's in terrible condition. It still shoots exceptionally well, but there's rust and some pitting. I would just buy the newer models or a used (non surplus) Jericho 941. They're much more expensive than the surplus, but it's worth it.
Thanks, man. Just bought my first pistol and went with a Jericho 941 R9. Slightly different than this one in the video but the disassemble finally helped me get that pin through! I was too terrified to push hard on it until you mentioned using the bottom of the clip.
That looks like a fantastic pistol, I have been wanting to get one of these for a while. What a nice touch by adding in the holster, double magazine pouch, brass brush and an Uplula loader! Look forward to seeing how it shoots for you guys. Have a safe and awesome weekend!
The Jericho 941 is the identical twin to the Baby Desert Eagle, i bought mine in 2000 and it is a super reliable gun, easy to disassemble and clean and because of the simple design it makes it that much more reliable. I have fired probably 1000 rounds over the years and after 20 years of ownership cleaned it a few days ago and found very little if any wear. For the price this pistol will rival all other similar priced guns in it's class.
I have the previous version, no rail all metal, surplus import. I have had it cerakoted and added nite sights, it's an amazing pistol. The action is buttery smooth, DA and SA both are amazing, I wouldn't trade it for anything else and I'm not kidding.
I've owned the 941 F for about 4 months now and I absolutely love this pistol. It's my carry gun. The only thing I'm not super in love with are the factory grips. They work for pinking but as soon as your hands get wet it's almost like holding a bar of soap. Minor issue that's a relatively easy fix. Just wish more companies would make accessories for this.
DrSmirnoff I just purchased mine yesterday and I too was also wondering about the grips. What kind did you go for because I was thinking of replacing mine with these wood grips: www.hogueinc.com/baby-eagle-40-9mm-jericho-uzi-eagle-coco-bolo
Stefon Those do look really nice. But I like rough G10 style grips so I went with www.hogueinc.com/baby-eagle-40-9mm-jericho-uzi-eagle-piranha-grip-g10-g-mascus-black-gray. They have helped for me.
One of the things I love about most any 75 variant pistol is the slide is narrow and rides high above where the web of your thumb rests.....no slide or hammer bite. And I've got big hands, but I've never been bitten by one of these pistols. The Jericho is excellent.....and has to be.....Israel can't afford to fool around with half-assed shoddy equipment. They like precision.
I started my CZ-75 clone lust fest with the EAA Witness(Tanfoglio) and I have carried it for over a year. 3000 rds through it with zero issues. I recently purchased the polymer framed version of IWI Jericho because of how much I love shooting the Tanfoglio, and I like the Jericho even MORE! The mags from both weapons are interchangeable, so I can go with the 16 rounds in the IWI or the 17 rounder that comes with the Tanfoglio. They both shoot beautifully and offer more control over the firearm than I ever felt I had with a Glock or Sig(not there's anything wrong with either, settle down). There seems to be no difference in accuracy between the polymer and steel versions. I have fired both and the only thing I notice is the reduced weight offered by the polymer frame. I would assume the steel frames may last longer, but I'll deal with it for less weight to carry. These weapons are meant to be fired, easily serviced and offer excellent performance(especially for the price!) if you haven't fired one of these, find someone with one and beg them to go to the range. You won't be disappointed.
I had the Baby Eagle version 9mm with the 41AE kit. I traded a first generation Glock 22 for it. Showing my age cause that was almost 30 years ago. Hated the Glock but loved the Baby Eagle/Jericho. If I'm not mistaken I think mine had a safety/decocker. I wish I had both of them now when I see how much they go for these days.
Just read this. I did the same thing. Hated the first gen Glock 22 I had and traded it during the ban for the baby eagle kit 9mm. At least I got my money back because of the high capacity. Yes it had the slide mounted safety/decocker. Yes we're getting old.
My Jericho ruined me to all other handguns. I haven't bought another handgun in over two years because why bother? It fits my hand perfectly. The weight eats up recoil and muzzle flip so it's accurate as all get out. It's aesthetically beautiful without the pomposity of a Desert Eagle. The gun is perfect. In fact the only downside I can think of about it is the appalling lack of aftermarket parts and customization options. Unless you like wood or rubber it's very hard to find good custom grips for it.
i have experience with the baby eagle in the steel frame but i have the polymer version of this gun, so far because of the layout i have never had problems with grabbing the slide to chamber or clear (note these guns i've never had a problem with ever, very reliable and accurate guns) every pistol is made that way.
Videos of 941s are almost the same. What is really desired is to have a video about it's accuracy on different weights of cartridges on a bench clamp at different distances.
There's a company called LOK grips that makes grips that are replicated to be exactly like the ones on Spike's pistol. They're a tad pricey at almost $100, but you can order them in various colors and they're very high quality.
I wish that the Jericho would begin to be made with ambidextrous controls. Magazine release ambidextrous and slide ambidextrous. This gun seems to be very nice except for limiting controls to the right handed user.
There are alternative parts for this pistol but the info is hard to come by. It took me a lot of time to figure some of these out so I'll list a few. Meprolight makes two types of night sights, one pair like the ones that come stock and one pair with a shelf for single hand use. Hogue makes several pairs of grips from checkered wood to g10. CZ 75 mags do work, they might not lock open at first but after roughly 100 rounds they won't have problems. Dawson has a fiber optic front sight marked as desert eagle and maybe baby eagle (I don't remember) there's not much indication but the .120x.115 inch sight is the one for the current production Jericho. EAA carries Tanfoglio parts some of which are compatible, all I know for sure is the witness hammers work.
Great video. I own an IMI Jericho, doesn't come with a rail, but did come with tru-glo sights, despite being an oldie of sorts. This new version with the rail and amazing kit looks like something Imma be recommending left and right to fellows who don't collect and only want a handgun or two. Remember it also has polygonal rifling, something I was going to ask about, until you showed the barrel :-) Regarding the all-steel construction... well, given this video is 2 years old, I'm sure you already noticed the amazing benefits :-) Last but not least, mags should be compatible with CZ/Tanfoglio, and I think (could check before typing but kinda lazy haha) Mec-Gar makes them, which is peace of mind regarding quality - and price! right there. Cheers!
The IWI steel frame Jericho definitely are machined well and can't find many imperfections. Biggest conplaints would be the factory grips being cheap look/feel, the latest production guns not including accessories (cleaning brushes), and discontinuing the range kit that had mag loader/holster. Jericho's are excellent, accurate, starting to get aftermarket support (Cajun Gun Works, Patriot Defense), run CZ mags, and always cheaper than competitive brands.
Allen mcdowell I’m reassembling, my slide will not go all the way back. It keeps hitting about 1/2 cm before the dots lineup. I cannot figure out why!!! Does anyone have any ideas??
I love my Jericho 941! Metal frame keeps the kick down and it gets back on target quickly! I like it! Mine is an older one, it doesnt have the rail mount on the front! IWI MAGNUM RESEARCH! I want a newer one chambered in 40cal.
I just bought a surplus IMI Jericho 941 chrome plated. I'm hoping the trigger is light or can find some springs from a Tanfoglio that work. Good video. Thanks!
@@anvilhammer9026 In case this helps you fellows, regarding 9, 40 or 45, terminal ballistics depend on barrel lenght and ammo combination. There're other calibers, like .357 Sig, 10mm and of course, magnum revolver rounds, that ensure an outstanding performance without regard of how much math you did before choosing the barrel lenght and ammo. But they come at a cost: They're expensive ammo-wise, or carry less rounds (revolvers), and they do take a little extra time to get acquainted with, unless you're like Arnold in his 20's :-) Cheers!
I bought the polymer frame full-size.. I didn't choose the polymer for the weight savings (30 plus oz it's still a tank!) but several reviews made claims...as strange or as little sense as it maybe..that the polymer actually had a better trigger.. more crisp, and felt lighter... I do kind of regret not going steel frame because the steel seems to have a better fit and finish to it not to mention the additional weight likely sucks up recoil but in a 9mm it's not much anyway. I prefer the fit of the polymer and it is a favorite of mine..I just bought a P10C.. nice pistol but the Jericho feels more like military artillery than the CZ P10.. ITS A SOLID GO TO WAR BEAST! Too big to conceal, too wide to want to. Love the Jericho..8 on a 1-10..
I own the 45 cal version of this Jericho. I also own two 40 cal Walthers( P99 and PPS) but swear up and down by my IWI Jericho 45 cal. It just shoots soo much smoother..
Just got the scaled down version of the steel Jericho with the shorter barrel 3.8" and none of the goodies or night sights but I didn't pay a lot for it neither. The kit is nice and probably would have saved some money, Oh well maybe when I get the 45 cal. All and all it is one great gun very well made for the money and mine was cleaner than any american gun I've ever bought. The only thing I found on my gun was packing grease no shooting dirt at all.
I own a CZ P01 which of course has the same slide design and I would have to say of all the guns I own or have shoot I like it the most. I will say I don't think it has anything to do with bore axis. I have fixed barrel guns that have a low bore axis that are not as nice to shoot. As always another good video. Thanks
They are hard to get right now, but they have been imported since the late 80's. Kahr owns the rights to it now. But Desert Eagle and Mossberg Imported them at one time among others...
I have an early all steel IMI Jericho that is probably 25 yrs old and is identical to yours except for the sights and the rail. The trigger is a bit better too as it's seen more use. Also, my slide and barrel are tight, no slop what so ever.
I have 2 of the Jericho 941's. I have a steel frame in the now defunct 41 AE and a polymer 40. Great guns, but I'm glad they did away with the slide mounted safety!
Love mine. Unfortunately mine didn't have the tritium and holster package so I'll have to aftermarket those. Guess they are cutting back on the extras in 2021
i have owned 4 jerichos, 1 being polymer and i sold it. I prefer all steel one much more. This gun is go to for home defense and for travel. Not the best for conceal carry but always have one close by. Its my favorite to shoot out of all the pistols i own. the only downside to the gun for me is the factory grip and have changed out all of the ones i have with different intensities of grip. Lok grips make excellent grips for the jericho.
I own and shoot several CZ 75's. I did not realize that the CZ and Jericho were that similar. Am cleaning my brother in law's baby eagle and foud your video. Ell done and Thanks...john Ps; I shoot both of them...Steel and Polymer.
I have this gun for about 6 months now. I have put probably 2000 rounds through it. I love it. To answer your question in the video, they are all made that well. Mine is a little different in the fact that it has a single slide spring. (I dont know when they changed that.) Functions reliably. Only gave me a feed issue when I left too much oil after cleaning g and it began to gum up. I've shot a lot of guns but this is my first gun purchase and I really enjoy shooting it. I did replace the grips with the rubber Hogue grips but haven't tried it out since the switch. I find that the sights are generally a bit low from what I've seen on shooting reviews and was true with mine as well. Any mildly experienced shooter can easily adjust to it. Once I did I found it to be scary accurate with very tight groupings. The fact that mine has the combat reload feature of the slide releasing from lock and loading a round when you aggressively slap the magazine in was a nice feature. I dont know if they are all that way. All in all good shooting, reliably functioning, and amazingly comfortable in the hand (my hand).
What's sorta funny about that reload "feature" of the slide chambering a new round when the mag is slapped in is that the manual calls this out as a safety issue and to not put the magazine in too hard or it will chamber a round. I'm not sure if this is an intentional design or by mistake
The internals are very similar to my SARB6C with the 80 series block. I certainly would like the .45 version versus 9mm. Unfortunately no FFLs in my area to hold one b4 buying.
owned them for years. i'm thinking the reason for the reverse slid is most likely to keep sand out and accomodate other israeli environmental concerns. this is definitely a fighting weapon through and through. mission critical mindset is applied to ever feature. love these guns and their compatability with other tanfoglio barrels/hardware is quite nice.
I've been in love with these for years having watched Cowboy Bebop as kid and that's what got me into guns in the first place, but the steel models have been pretty hard to find as of late. I definitely consider this the best CZ 75 clone, and possibly even better than the original.
If you didn’t know, Spike’s was a full-size 941RS. The safety on his was on the slide. Now Batou from Ghost in the Shell, his gun is based off this. In the files his was a Jericho 942FS in 50 cal lol which doesn’t actually exist lol nerd stuff am I right?
I'm binge watching all your hammer fired content. Love the fact that you give a clean view under the hood for each review. Extremely helpful!
Thank you
STEEL!!!!! :) As a CZ 75 fangirl, I'm a fan of the slide in the frame.
-Jen
Hard to beat a full rail on both the slide and the frame.
@k0p Who was this comment meant for?? I have has guns all my life. Started shooting at age 5, hunting at age 8 and hunting by myself at age 13. I worked for a gunsmith for 4 years. I am now 57. So if your comment was meant for me,. I have no idea why.
@k0p Why was that pretty obvious? No user name attached to the reply, and I see nothing in her post either that makes me assume she has never shot a gun before. Thats what baffled me.
@flim you don't know that. In my local club there are plenty of girly girls that shoot.
Really well built, like a CZ or a Witness, steel which I bought mine in 9mm. I prefer it over the Glock for rapid fire, no problems with it, easy to clean and use.
It's a beautiful gun! Why people tend to gravitate towards a S&W or Glock and something like this is beyond me.
There are reasons, all personal but if it's justified to them at least it means something. My military buddy says he doesn't like european saftey's, something that small can make a difference.
Because it's heavier and harder to daily carry than a m&p or a glock 17 plus .40 s&w bullets a bit more expensive than 9mm
@@josepht6670 Yeah but...Spike Speigal.
I humbly believe it's due to marketing, advertising and word of mouth recommendations. Moreover, all-steel offerings aren't that usual these days. Cheers.
@@phuse99 I agree. Personal preference and beliefs plays a huge role in determining whatever gun someone chooses. Plenty of people love the Beretta 92, but I personally don't like it as much after using it during my tours in Afghanistan. There's nothing wrong with it at all but it's just not as fun to shoot as it used to be for me after using it for so long. I know a couple of older guys when I was a kid who would never touch a Walther or HK due to their former ties to the Nazis regardless of how great or iconic some of those guns were. A lot of their products are used by the US Military or police officers all around the US, but those guys still refuse to give those guns a chance.
Beautiful gun, they need more publicity
Very informative and no BS review, thanks!
I saw Jericho in my friend's shooting range in Estonia, picked it up and loaded it with 10 rounds and took shots at a standard paper target 15 meters away.
Couldn't see any holes on paper and thought I was terrible with it and returned it to the armory.
When the range was cold I went and checked the target and all ten rounds were in the black circle.
For the reference I'm not good with 9mm semi auto pistols.
Great guns. I have the steel versions in both 9mm and 40sw. Nice weight, super reliable, great shooter, easy to strip and clean, and very affordable. My favorite hand guns!
How much was your 9mm?
@@bmankelly409 I paid just about $500 Canadian dollars for the gun with range kit which includes a threaded barrel, holster mag pouch, and 3 mags. Best deal on a steel framed gun out there I think.
All steel sweet!!
Like a model
Oh yea!
IWI doesn't make junk !
Moe in Florida
I just picked up a Israeli Police surplus 941F and this was the only video I could find to tell me how to field strip the damn thing. Thanks, lol.
Nick ah from aim? I bought mine from AIM surplus, was dirt cheap. Very neat and I’ve never seen them. I have 4 old original jerichos so it’s cool to add to the collection.
@@JoshuaDomoslai yep from aim
Basically, this is an Israeli made CZ 75, but with a great rail set up, for a laser!
Thanks again for a great review Graham.
I said the same thing, when I look at it I cant not see a cz75
Just bought my first one and shot it this past weekend… amazing how accurate it is from 100 yards at least! Also the take apart and cleaning was very easy. I’m going to baby this gun like it was my child 🙂love it
that is one attractive firearm
I always wanted a Steel Jerico and ended up finding a deal a couple of years ago. And you are right these are some very well made guns. I love the fit, finish and reliability, and if you ask me its one of the better looking guns out there.
I’ve recently purchased a Jericho 941 and I’m very impressed. It’s my first 9mm and I love it
I bought one back 30years ago when it was IMI. Same great gun but i had some failure to feed issues. When the Dremel tool came out I bought one, put a polishing wheel on it and used toothpaste as a polishing compound to polish the feed ramp to a mirror finish. Never had another failure to feed again. Great gun!
This is by far the best looking gun.
I owned both jericho 941f, and cz75b since 1997 as a production shooter since then they never brought me up a problem in the range
Reminds me of my brother's first handgun back in the 90's. They truly are reliable and good shooting pistols. Great review!
+Walter O thank you
I just ordered the .45 version of this steel pistol. I'll get my hands on it on Wednesday. I can't wait to see it and shoot it. Nice walk through the of pistol.
One of my favorite handguns , I've never owned. Seems the CZ's are a little cheaper and I've had good luck with the older CZ's.
I agree with you 100's on Bore Axis issue. Especially on a 9mm.
The weapon looks nice and IWI has a great reputation.
Great Video!
I just got mine today! My first pistol. Actually mine is the 941 R and my lock is actually on the slide, so it make charging it a snap, seriously. Thank you for the review
Thank You for showing how to Field Strip it. I got a 941R version and I love it. No Finger pinch with the internal slide!
Great fun. I’ve had mine (Baby Eagle) for well over 15 years. Shoots smooth and easy. Never had any malfunctions or misfires. Eats any ammo. I don’t have an accessory rail on mine since it’s an earlier model. Not too many accessories available for it too. Still a great piece.
Cz 75 mags do fit , in case anyone ever asked .
I have an older import and use CZ75 mags but have to trim the catch notch a very little bit for it to lock in.
@@jxinx6812 I was about to say this. There are plenty of companies who have made mags for the CZ75 that might not work 100% of the time with the Jericho. I don't know if this is still an issue with the newer guns, but my father's Jericho from the 90s fails to feed sometimes depending on which companies' CZ mags I use. The mags that came with my father's CZ75 works perfectly, but some 3rd parties don't work as well in the Jericho as they do in the CZ75.
I’ve had the 4.4” all steel model for about 4 years now. Excellent pistol! It’s been polished inside and out including all internals. Frame and slide where brushed nickel plated. Hand polished barrel, Lok Grips, DPM recoil kit, a flat faced trigger and night sights. I love this gun 🥳 the only thing I would change from the original design is the beaver tail, make it point straight back like a newer Tanfoflio, not angled down into the meat of your hand.
Sounds beautiful!
The 90s Jericho was my favorite gun of all time. That was my favorite gun to shoot out of all the ones my father owns and I spent a large chunk of my childhood shooting it. I still find myself shooting the best with the Jericho regardless of how many newer and "better" guns are out there. Always wanted one of my own and decided to buy the surplus 941 since they're less than half the price of the newer ones in production, but it's in terrible condition. It still shoots exceptionally well, but there's rust and some pitting. I would just buy the newer models or a used (non surplus) Jericho 941. They're much more expensive than the surplus, but it's worth it.
How to order a jericho 941 still 40mm. And how much. Philippines
Thanks, man. Just bought my first pistol and went with a Jericho 941 R9. Slightly different than this one in the video but the disassemble finally helped me get that pin through! I was too terrified to push hard on it until you mentioned using the bottom of the clip.
Best-lit set I have seen. Even the black areas inside the slide were clear. Nice job.
That looks like a fantastic pistol, I have been wanting to get one of these for a while. What a nice touch by adding in the holster, double magazine pouch, brass brush and an Uplula loader! Look forward to seeing how it shoots for you guys. Have a safe and awesome weekend!
Ladies and gentleman this is an amazing machine! I put 200 day wreckers through it and it is smooth as silk. I am a huge fan!
This mid-size (J941FS9) has the shorter barrel than my preferred 9mm full-size steel (J941F9). Best shooting gun. Love them!
Just purchase one today 550$ very well built. Have not taking it to the range yet but will soon. So far Worth every penny.
The Jericho 941 is the identical twin to the Baby Desert Eagle, i bought mine in 2000 and it is a super reliable gun, easy to disassemble and clean and because of the simple design it makes it that much more reliable. I have fired probably 1000 rounds over the years and after 20 years of ownership cleaned it a few days ago and found very little if any wear. For the price this pistol will rival all other similar priced guns in it's class.
I own both steel 40 and 45 and I absolutely love both of them
Awesome gun and country that built it,go Jericho and good job.
I have the previous version, no rail all metal, surplus import. I have had it cerakoted and added nite sights, it's an amazing pistol. The action is buttery smooth, DA and SA both are amazing, I wouldn't trade it for anything else and I'm not kidding.
Yes, have shot these (for me, well used models not that never used before) and they are accurate, trouble free and great to shoot. Cheers!!
I'm definitely a fan of the cz75. I truly believe this Jericho deserves it's own recognition for being a beautiful and solid built gun.
I have an early Jericho in 9x19. My model you can hardly see the markings. You need to put it to the light to see it! I love em!
I've owned the 941 F for about 4 months now and I absolutely love this pistol. It's my carry gun. The only thing I'm not super in love with are the factory grips. They work for pinking but as soon as your hands get wet it's almost like holding a bar of soap. Minor issue that's a relatively easy fix. Just wish more companies would make accessories for this.
DrSmirnoff I just purchased mine yesterday and I too was also wondering about the grips. What kind did you go for because I was thinking of replacing mine with these wood grips: www.hogueinc.com/baby-eagle-40-9mm-jericho-uzi-eagle-coco-bolo
Stefon Those do look really nice. But I like rough G10 style grips so I went with www.hogueinc.com/baby-eagle-40-9mm-jericho-uzi-eagle-piranha-grip-g10-g-mascus-black-gray. They have helped for me.
I replaced them with Hogue rubber grips and it fits perfect for me.
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One of the things I love about most any 75 variant pistol is the slide is narrow and rides high above where the web of your thumb rests.....no slide or hammer bite. And I've got big hands, but I've never been bitten by one of these pistols. The Jericho is excellent.....and has to be.....Israel can't afford to fool around with half-assed shoddy equipment. They like precision.
I have a Jericho R and its very nicely designed and built
I just bought the exact same make/model….very good gun….thanks for the tutorial
I've got a factory refurbished show model and its STILL built that nicely.
I started my CZ-75 clone lust fest with the EAA Witness(Tanfoglio) and I have carried it for over a year. 3000 rds through it with zero issues. I recently purchased the polymer framed version of IWI Jericho because of how much I love shooting the Tanfoglio, and I like the Jericho even MORE! The mags from both weapons are interchangeable, so I can go with the 16 rounds in the IWI or the 17 rounder that comes with the Tanfoglio. They both shoot beautifully and offer more control over the firearm than I ever felt I had with a Glock or Sig(not there's anything wrong with either, settle down). There seems to be no difference in accuracy between the polymer and steel versions. I have fired both and the only thing I notice is the reduced weight offered by the polymer frame. I would assume the steel frames may last longer, but I'll deal with it for less weight to carry. These weapons are meant to be fired, easily serviced and offer excellent performance(especially for the price!) if you haven't fired one of these, find someone with one and beg them to go to the range. You won't be disappointed.
just another high quality tabletop video again. Thanks GB
+Aaron Burela thank you!
I had the Baby Eagle version 9mm with the 41AE kit. I traded a first generation Glock 22 for it. Showing my age cause that was almost 30 years ago. Hated the Glock but loved the Baby Eagle/Jericho. If I'm not mistaken I think mine had a safety/decocker. I wish I had both of them now when I see how much they go for these days.
Just read this. I did the same thing. Hated the first gen Glock 22 I had and traded it during the ban for the baby eagle kit 9mm. At least I got my money back because of the high capacity. Yes it had the slide mounted safety/decocker. Yes we're getting old.
My Jericho ruined me to all other handguns. I haven't bought another handgun in over two years because why bother? It fits my hand perfectly. The weight eats up recoil and muzzle flip so it's accurate as all get out. It's aesthetically beautiful without the pomposity of a Desert Eagle. The gun is perfect. In fact the only downside I can think of about it is the appalling lack of aftermarket parts and customization options. Unless you like wood or rubber it's very hard to find good custom grips for it.
i have experience with the baby eagle in the steel frame but i have the polymer version of this gun, so far because of the layout i have never had problems with grabbing the slide to chamber or clear (note these guns i've never had a problem with ever, very reliable and accurate guns) every pistol is made that way.
Videos of 941s are almost the same. What is really desired is to have a video about it's accuracy on different weights of cartridges on a bench clamp at different distances.
Good luck
Tnx for the vid! Theres not any vid like this in youtube!
Cowboy Bepop!!! This is Spike Spiegels' gun!!!
3...2....1....Let's jam.
See you Space Cowboy.
This is the short version.
There's a company called LOK grips that makes grips that are replicated to be exactly like the ones on Spike's pistol. They're a tad pricey at almost $100, but you can order them in various colors and they're very high quality.
I absolutely love this gun. Steel all the way! Accurate as hell!!!
I wish that the Jericho would begin to be made with ambidextrous controls. Magazine release ambidextrous and slide ambidextrous. This gun seems to be very nice except for limiting controls to the right handed user.
There are alternative parts for this pistol but the info is hard to come by. It took me a lot of time to figure some of these out so I'll list a few. Meprolight makes two types of night sights, one pair like the ones that come stock and one pair with a shelf for single hand use. Hogue makes several pairs of grips from checkered wood to g10. CZ 75 mags do work, they might not lock open at first but after roughly 100 rounds they won't have problems. Dawson has a fiber optic front sight marked as desert eagle and maybe baby eagle (I don't remember) there's not much indication but the .120x.115 inch sight is the one for the current production Jericho. EAA carries Tanfoglio parts some of which are compatible, all I know for sure is the witness hammers work.
Thank you for this information.
Great video. I own an IMI Jericho, doesn't come with a rail, but did come with tru-glo sights, despite being an oldie of sorts. This new version with the rail and amazing kit looks like something Imma be recommending left and right to fellows who don't collect and only want a handgun or two. Remember it also has polygonal rifling, something I was going to ask about, until you showed the barrel :-)
Regarding the all-steel construction... well, given this video is 2 years old, I'm sure you already noticed the amazing benefits :-)
Last but not least, mags should be compatible with CZ/Tanfoglio, and I think (could check before typing but kinda lazy haha) Mec-Gar makes them, which is peace of mind regarding quality - and price! right there. Cheers!
Got me one of these a month ago. Spectacular gun!!!
Love this gun I really want one now
The IWI steel frame Jericho definitely are machined well and can't find many imperfections. Biggest conplaints would be the factory grips being cheap look/feel, the latest production guns not including accessories (cleaning brushes), and discontinuing the range kit that had mag loader/holster. Jericho's are excellent, accurate, starting to get aftermarket support (Cajun Gun Works, Patriot Defense), run CZ mags, and always cheaper than competitive brands.
I just brought mine today from buds gun. I shot it and fell in love with it
Allen mcdowell how many died?...hahaha
rhoel uriarte ha ha ha a couple of them
Allen mcdowell btw i purchased one too.will be delivered to me by 5th of september . how's the recoil of this gun since it is semi compact.
Allen mcdowell I’m reassembling, my slide will not go all the way back. It keeps hitting about 1/2 cm before the dots lineup. I cannot figure out why!!! Does anyone have any ideas??
bylerb1 Make sure your recoil spring is lined up correctly
OG one from the 9Os is superb. Shoots exquisitely.
Also the OG one came with two barrels. One in .41ae and the springs and cleaning kit for both calibers.
I love my Jericho 941! Metal frame keeps the kick down and it gets back on target quickly! I like it! Mine is an older one, it doesnt have the rail mount on the front! IWI MAGNUM RESEARCH! I want a newer one chambered in 40cal.
I have one of the early one and love,
Feels like a eaa witness
I own a 40 and love it sold my colt 45 after i bought my Jericho
I just bought a surplus IMI Jericho 941 chrome plated. I'm hoping the trigger is light or can find some springs from a Tanfoglio that work. Good video. Thanks!
Enjoy your gun reviews.
As soon as I save up my coins and they are available again I'm buying one.
Mine came out just as nice. Had one stove pipe, pretty sure it's just breakin though, put 200 rounds through it and it happened around 50 rounds once.
All steel, YES! I'd like it in 45.
454pakr Unfortunately the9mm and the40 have more penetration than the 45.
454pakr These do come in 45 all so.
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It depends, there's .45s that can be better penetrators than 9mm & 40S&W, I have seen it.
@@anvilhammer9026 In case this helps you fellows, regarding 9, 40 or 45, terminal ballistics depend on barrel lenght and ammo combination. There're other calibers, like .357 Sig, 10mm and of course, magnum revolver rounds, that ensure an outstanding performance without regard of how much math you did before choosing the barrel lenght and ammo. But they come at a cost: They're expensive ammo-wise, or carry less rounds (revolvers), and they do take a little extra time to get acquainted with, unless you're like Arnold in his 20's :-) Cheers!
I have a G19g4 and a CZ75 in 40s&w. I would love to add one of these to my collection. In 40 or even 45
loved this gun
I bought the polymer frame full-size.. I didn't choose the polymer for the weight savings (30 plus oz it's still a tank!) but several reviews made claims...as strange or as little sense as it maybe..that the polymer actually had a better trigger.. more crisp, and felt lighter... I do kind of regret not going steel frame because the steel seems to have a better fit and finish to it not to mention the additional weight likely sucks up recoil but in a 9mm it's not much anyway. I prefer the fit of the polymer and it is a favorite of mine..I just bought a P10C.. nice pistol but the Jericho feels more like military artillery than the CZ P10.. ITS A SOLID GO TO WAR BEAST! Too big to conceal, too wide to want to. Love the Jericho..8 on a 1-10..
Perfect gun I Love it !
Your review was fantastic my friend, I hope to buy one as soon as possible.
Best regards from Brazil.
Milton.
I own the 45 cal version of this Jericho. I also own two 40 cal Walthers( P99 and PPS) but swear up and down by my IWI Jericho 45 cal. It just shoots soo much smoother..
45 ACP is generally smoother than 40 S&W in any gun.
It is really smooth
Just got the scaled down version of the steel Jericho with the shorter barrel 3.8" and none of the goodies or night sights but I didn't pay a lot for it neither. The kit is nice and probably would have saved some money, Oh well maybe when I get the 45 cal. All and all it is one great gun very well made for the money and mine was cleaner than any american gun I've ever bought. The only thing I found on my gun was packing grease no shooting dirt at all.
The Jericho is a well.made gun. I love it especially. In Steel. Shoots great. It's a Buget gun which make it even greater
I'm on my 2nd one so it's safe to say that I love em'!!!!
I own a CZ P01 which of course has the same slide design and I would have to say of all the guns I own or have shoot I like it the most. I will say I don't think it has anything to do with bore axis. I have fixed barrel guns that have a low bore axis that are not as nice to shoot. As always another good video. Thanks
oruwatching I've got a CZ 75 BD and it shoots super great. Totally agree.
First I've heard/seen these guns. They seem awesome! Definitely going to pick one up. Thanks for the info!
They are hard to get right now, but they have been imported since the late 80's. Kahr owns the rights to it now. But Desert Eagle and Mossberg Imported them at one time among others...
I have an early all steel IMI Jericho that is probably 25 yrs old and is identical to yours except for the sights and the rail. The trigger is a bit better too as it's seen more use. Also, my slide and barrel are tight, no slop what so ever.
Just bought mine and it’s awesome
I have 2 of the Jericho 941's. I have a steel frame in the now defunct 41 AE and a polymer 40. Great guns, but I'm glad they did away with the slide mounted safety!
Obviously nobody wants ANY firearm pointed at them, but this is quite possibly the most intimidating looking handgun ever produced.
Love mine. Unfortunately mine didn't have the tritium and holster package so I'll have to aftermarket those. Guess they are cutting back on the extras in 2021
I love this gun. I have a Baby Desert Eagle and love the inside the frame slide.
i have owned 4 jerichos, 1 being polymer and i sold it. I prefer all steel one much more. This gun is go to for home defense and for travel. Not the best for conceal carry but always have one close by. Its my favorite to shoot out of all the pistols i own. the only downside to the gun for me is the factory grip and have changed out all of the ones i have with different intensities of grip. Lok grips make excellent grips for the jericho.
I own and shoot several CZ 75's. I did not realize that the CZ and Jericho were that similar. Am cleaning my brother in law's baby eagle and foud your video. Ell done and Thanks...john Ps; I shoot both of them...Steel and Polymer.
I have this gun for about 6 months now. I have put probably 2000 rounds through it. I love it. To answer your question in the video, they are all made that well. Mine is a little different in the fact that it has a single slide spring. (I dont know when they changed that.) Functions reliably. Only gave me a feed issue when I left too much oil after cleaning g and it began to gum up. I've shot a lot of guns but this is my first gun purchase and I really enjoy shooting it. I did replace the grips with the rubber Hogue grips but haven't tried it out since the switch. I find that the sights are generally a bit low from what I've seen on shooting reviews and was true with mine as well. Any mildly experienced shooter can easily adjust to it. Once I did I found it to be scary accurate with very tight groupings. The fact that mine has the combat reload feature of the slide releasing from lock and loading a round when you aggressively slap the magazine in was a nice feature. I dont know if they are all that way. All in all good shooting, reliably functioning, and amazingly comfortable in the hand (my hand).
What's sorta funny about that reload "feature" of the slide chambering a new round when the mag is slapped in is that the manual calls this out as a safety issue and to not put the magazine in too hard or it will chamber a round. I'm not sure if this is an intentional design or by mistake
Sorry to see they discontinued the FS 45 iteration.
They really are the more stylish of the bunch .
The internals are very similar to my SARB6C with the 80 series block. I certainly would like the .45 version versus 9mm. Unfortunately no FFLs in my area to hold one b4 buying.
Nicely made, a de-cocker would be my preference.
I own one and it’s excellent.
owned them for years. i'm thinking the reason for the reverse slid is most likely to keep sand out and accomodate other israeli environmental concerns. this is definitely a fighting weapon through and through. mission critical mindset is applied to ever feature. love these guns and their compatability with other tanfoglio barrels/hardware is quite nice.
Field Strip just reminds me of the USP.
Man I Love to see that made in America Stamp!
If you're referring to the Jericho in the video, it's clearly stamped "Made in Israel." XD
I have the 9sf as well it's my edc. I love it.
l like this pistol. IWI oozes quality.
All built nicely
I seen one at Academy some time back and now regret not getting it.
i keep moving my head to the side instinctively when it flags past the POV cam.
also i kinda want that pull tab thats dope
Awesome firearm, I have steel and poly.love mine