Jacob Grey Precision just dropped jaws at SHOT Show with their latest billet masterpieces: the Nox 9 and Hex Pro, both double-stack 9mm 1911s slated for a 2026 market debut. These aren’t your grandpa’s single-stack relics; we’re talking all-billet construction from slide to frame, blending the timeless 1911 ergonomics with modern high-capacity muscle—think 17+1 rounds in a package that still fits like a glove. Jacob Grey’s team spilled the details on aggressive slide serrations, optics-ready cuts, and modular grip options that scream customization without sacrificing that buttery 1911 trigger feel. In a sea of polymer striker-fired clones, this is a love letter to purists who demand precision machining over mass-produced mediocrity.

What makes this a game-changer for the 2A community? Double-stack 1911s have been bubbling up as the hybrid kings—marrying John Browning’s genius with today’s defensive demands—but Grey’s all-billet approach elevates it to heirloom status. No castings or MIM parts here; every component is CNC’d from 7075-T6 aluminum and 416 stainless for durability that laughs at holster wear and high-round counts. Implications? Expect a ripple effect: as ammo costs stabilize and carry laws expand, these pistols could lure back lapsed 1911 fans tired of Glock angles, while giving competition shooters an edge in USPSA Production division. Priced competitively (rumored under $3K), they’re poised to democratize premium builds, challenging big names like Staccato and Atlas Gunworks without the sticker shock.

For the pro-2A faithful, this is vindication—innovation thrives when free markets flex. Grey’s move signals 2026 as the year 1911s reclaim the throne, proving that tradition evolves or dies. Keep an eye on Jacob Grey; if SHOT buzz holds, these could be the next must-haves for your safe. Who’s pre-ordering?