The IWI Mafteah is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge with a 14-inch smooth-bore barrel; this is a short-barreled configuration and transfer requires additional federal paperwork. It holds 5+1 rounds with a 3-inch chamber and ships in an all-black configuration. The platform includes M-LOK handguards and a drilled-and-tapped receiver with an MOS optics plate. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: IWI 
• Model: Mafteah 
• Caliber: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 14 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 14-inch smooth-bore barrel with vent rib (short-barreled shotgun; additional federal transfer paperwork required) 
• M-LOK handguards for accessory mounting 
• Drilled and tapped receiver 
• MOS optics plate included 
• 3-inch chamber

Owners of the Mafteah point to its compact layout as the main draw. The 14-inch barrel keeps overall length down without requiring a pistol-grip-only configuration, which many buyers prefer for retention and control. The M-LOK rail section gets consistent use for lights and foregrips.

The MOS optics plate is a standout detail for a factory shotgun at this tier. Most owners fit a red-dot immediately and report the mount holds zero reliably. The drilled and tapped receiver is appreciated as a backup option. Gas cycling reliability draws some split feedback, with a minority of buyers reporting sensitivity to lighter loads.

The short-barreled transfer process is a known friction point for first-time buyers of the Mafteah. Those who have gone through it before consider it a non-issue. Once in hand, the platform is viewed as a purpose-built compact that does its job without unnecessary bulk.