Jacob Grey NOX-9 2011 Review: Is The Hype Real?

James Reeves
by James Reeves

Jacob Grey’s NOX-9 is a five-inch, steel frame, double-stack 1911 in 9mm with ports, a compensator, an RMR plate behind the ejection port, a very light single-action trigger, and all tool steel internals with no MIM.

Jacob Grey is an AS9100 certified aerospace manufacturer that machines slides and frames to tight tolerances and even compensates for coating thickness for repeatable fit. The production pistol uses a one-piece comp; this sample is an early unit. On the range, it feels flat, fast, and extremely well made, with a slick slide, comfortable grip, easy reloads from the integrated magwell, and a trigger that invites speed. This video is about how it feels to shoot, perceived recoil and return, ejection behavior on the line, control feel, reloads with the integrated magwell, and overall build quality. I talk about the price and where it sits among other high-end double-stack 1911-style pistols, and maybe why MSRP is $5,800.


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James Reeves
James Reeves

Owner, Neutral Ground Gun Co. NRA/Louisiana State Police certified concealed weapons instructor, 2012-present Maxim Magazine's MAXIMum Warrior, 2011 TFBTV Executive Producer Champion, Key West Cinco De Mayo Taco Eating Competition Lawyer Instagram: gunshorts Twitter: @jjreeves

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  • FrancisJ FrancisJ on Oct 14, 2025

    Is Jacob Grey a sponsor of TFB or something, because they get ridiculous amounts of coverage for such a niche player in the industry.

  • The85113199 The85113199 on Oct 29, 2025

    When you think about competition guns keep in mind: Something like an Anschutz 2213 Olympic small bore match rifle complete is almost $8K, and that a .22lr. Those crazy trap & skeet guys drop $15K on a shot gun, (Those made know sense to me). The barrel alone on my Service Rifle for the President's 100 cost 2-3 times more than most spend on an entire AR. Want to win the race, the race car got to have the best engine. Want the purest sound, the audiophile is dropping mad cash. God bless capitalism! Or another way to think about it: A transferable Sten Mk II is $10K right now and that's just a muffler pipe with sheet metal part tac welded on...🤔🧐😮

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