Jacob Grey Firearms’ new Hex Pro, unveiled ahead of SHOT Show 2026, the South Carolina outfit proves once again that evolution beats revolution, especially when you’ve already built a good pistol.
The Hex Pro is the next step in the brand’s award-winning Hex lineage, and no, this isn’t a cosmetic refresh with a fancy name. This is what happens when a company learns hard lessons from real-world manufacturing, the successful launch of the Nox 9, and then applies that knowledge with precision and restraint.
Hex Pro — Built Strong
At the heart of the Hex Pro is a fully CNC-machined billet 4140 pre-hardened steel frame, finished in a Black DLC coating that does more than just look mean. It improves slide-to-frame fit, enhances durability, and shrugs off long-term wear, advantages aluminum-framed pistols simply can’t fake.
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Jacob Grey paired that steel foundation with an all-new slide and improved barrel design, manufactured using refined processes developed during the Nox 9 program. Translation: tighter tolerances, better consistency, and performance that doesn’t fall apart after hard use.
Ported With Purpose
The Hex Pro runs a 4.6-inch slide and barrel featuring a chunk ported barrel design. The porting is intentional, functional, and tasteful. It reduces muzzle rise and keeps the gun flatter under recoil without turning the pistol into a science fair project.
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Ergonomics That Actually Matter
One of the most noticeable upgrades comes in the grip module. Machined from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum and hard-coat anodized, the Hex Pro grip now mirrors the ergonomics of the Nox 9. The result is a more contoured, natural-feeling grip that locks into the hand without forcing shooters into a one-size-fits-none geometry.
Whether your hands are gloved, sweaty, or just coming off a long range session, the Hex Pro feels planted and predictable, exactly how a serious pistol should behave.
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Inside the Machine
Internally, Jacob Grey continues its obsession with precision:
- Armored Billet ignition components, CNC-machined from tool steel and PVD coated
- 2.5-pound Controlled Radius Trigger with over-travel adjustment
- Optic-ready slide with an RMR footprint positioned rearward of the ejection port
- Patented ejector design unique to the Jacob Grey platform
Everything here exists for a reason. Nothing is decorative. Nothing is accidental.
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Not New…Better
The Hex Pro isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s making the wheel stronger, smoother, and more reliable at speed. This pistol represents a company that has matured. One that understands how to scale production without sacrificing quality, while still pushing innovation where it counts.
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