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Jacob Grey at SHOT Show 2026: what caught my attention on the show floor
SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas (Jan 20–23 at the Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum) was packed with the usual chaos: bright lights, big promises, and enough “industry-leading” buzzwords to make your eyes roll into the back of your skull. So I did what I always do — I went booth to booth looking for the stuff that still matters after the marketing foam settles.
Jacob Grey was absolutely one of those stops.
They were posted up at Venetian Level 2, Booth 13838, and they came to SHOT with a clear message for 2026: the lineup is evolving beyond the earlier models, and they’re going all-in on premium manufacturing, consistency, and “built like we mean it” execution. (Jacob Grey Firearms Website)
What I focused on at the booth
I’m not interested in reading a spec sheet to you. If you want that, the internet has plenty of copy-and-paste heroes.
On the show floor I’m looking at:
Fit and finish: slide-to-frame feel, consistency in machining, and whether the gun looks like it was built with intention or assembled with hope.
Controls and ergonomics: grip shape, texture, and how the controls fall under the hand without having to think about it.
Trigger feel: not a pull-weight contest, but clean take-up, a defined wall, and a reset that doesn’t feel like it needs a permission slip.
Practical setup choices: optic mounting approach, plate system, and whether the “out of the box” configuration actually makes sense for the role it’s being pitched for.
The 2026 headline: Nox 9 and the new Hex Pro
Jacob Grey’s own SHOT Show 2026 recap centered on two big introductions: the flagship Nox 9 and the all-new Hex Pro. (Jacob Grey Firearms Website)
The theme here wasn’t “new for the sake of new.” It was refinement and vertical integration — the kind of stuff that matters if you care about consistency gun-to-gun instead of getting a “Friday afternoon special.”
Nox 9: premium, purpose-built, and not pretending to be cheap
The Nox 9 is being positioned as a top-end statement piece, and coverage from the show specifically called out a shift to all in-house billet components for internals with “no more MIM parts” as part of the 2026 story. That’s not something every buyer cares about, but it’s a very loud signal about how they want to position the gun in the market. (Action Gunner)
Fair warning: the price point being reported for the Nox 9 is firmly in “snobby snacks” territory (coverage cited a $5,800 MSRP). If you’re shopping in that lane, you already know what you’re doing. If you’re not, this isn’t the one you accidentally add to cart. (Action Gunner)
Hex Pro: an evolution built for control and durability
The Hex Pro is the other big 2026 push, and SHOT coverage described it as a steel-framed build with a 4.6" barrel, chunk porting, a low optic cut, and an adjustable trigger (reported around 2.5 lb). It’s being framed as a refinement of the Hex/Nox concept rather than a total reinvention — basically: more control, more durability, and a more “serious use” execution. (GunsAmerica)
That same coverage cited an MSRP around $4,800 for the Hex Pro configuration they handled. (GunsAmerica)
Build quality that’s easy to feel
Jacob Grey leans heavily on aerospace-style manufacturing language, including AS9100-driven processes and billet machining, and the exhibitor profile echoes that positioning: precision manufacturing, consistency, and repeatable accuracy as the goal. (GoExpo)
Now, I’m always a little skeptical when companies sprinkle “aerospace” on everything like it’s magic fairy dust. But what matters is whether the execution looks consistent and deliberate — and from a show-floor perspective, Jacob Grey’s presentation matched the premium positioning they’re claiming.
A quick note for people who remember the earlier Jacob Grey pistols
If you’ve been following Jacob Grey for a while, it’s worth noting the company now lists the TWC 9 as a legacy model and no longer in production — essentially the “where it all started” chapter. (Jacob Grey Firearms Website)
That matters because it tells you the lineup is moving forward and consolidating around the newer platforms.
No “how-to,” no hype — just an overview
Quick housekeeping: this was a show-floor overview. Everything I’m sharing is observational and educational. I’m not providing instructions on building, modifying, or manufacturing anything. If you handle firearms, follow all safety rules and manufacturer guidance — always.
What’s next
If you’ve followed my content for any length of time, you know the show-floor visit is step one. The real story comes with time on the range: reliability, recoil behavior, accuracy consistency, and how the gun performs when you’re not carefully posing it for a camera.
So here’s what I’m doing next:
I’ll be keeping a close eye on Jacob Grey’s Nox 9 and Hex Pro as they hit real-world availability in 2026. (Jacob Grey Firearms Website)
If I get proper range time with either platform, I’ll break it down the way I always do — the good, the bad, and the stuff you only notice after real trigger time.
If you want me to prioritize a specific Jacob Grey model for a deeper dive, tell me exactly which one and why. “Because it looks cool” is still a valid answer. We’re allowed to enjoy things.
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