The original NERO singlestack set a new standard. The NERO MAX raises it. New for 2027, this is the ultimate performance doublestack 9mm 1911—fully designed and built in the USA from U.S.-sourced 416 stainless billet steel. Cabot’s proprietary doublestack stainless grip and frame deliver real mass and unyielding strength where others rely on less rigid polymer or aluminum. The result is a platform markedly more controllable, with capacity of 17+1 using flush-fit magazines and 20+1 with extended magazines—serious firepower without compromise.
Yet steel alone does not define this pistol. The entire surface is bathed in a black plasma DLC coating—NERO means “black” in Italian, and this is the only finish available—creating a deep, durable finish that is both striking and exceptionally hard-wearing. Precision-machined on Cabot’s CNC equipment, every component is then hand-fit and finished with more than twenty hours of skilled gunsmithing: the perfect fusion of modern machine accuracy and master craftsmanship. The result is a pistol whose fit and finish are as flawless as customers have come to expect from Cabot, with clean lines and a commanding presence that feels as luxurious as it is purposeful.
Beneath that black DLC lies an operating system engineered for the 9mm cartridge. The Cabot Advantage internal extractor advances our proprietary design, delivering consistent, reliable extraction over a long service life while maintaining a sleek, uninterrupted slide profile. The 5-inch hand-fit premium stainless steel barrel offers better than 1.5-inch accuracy at 25 yards; optional barrel porting further reduces felt recoil and accelerates follow-up shot tracking. A crisp, smooth 3.5-pound flat serrated trigger provides exceptional control, while the ambidextrous thumb safety supports both left- and right-handed operation without hesitation.
In the hand, the NERO MAX is equally distinguished. All-steel construction places weight exactly where it matters, taming muzzle rise and producing a flatter, more controllable shooting experience. An optional Cabot Red Dot Mount seats Trijicon RMR-footprint optics as low and far back as possible on a 1911 slide while still accommodating backup iron sights—preserving both modern capability and classic sight picture. Every element serves a purpose without giving up the refined feel of a finely crafted 1911. The NERO MAX stands as the definitive expression of high-capacity 1911 performance—uncompromising, unmistakably Cabot.
Specifications
We are producing a limited number of NERO MAXs for 2027
To order your 2027 NERO MAX, select your options from the list below and place your non-refundable deposit. Once we receive the order we will confirm the options and give you an estimated delivery date. Final Payment and FFL shipping info aren’t required until the pistol is complete. Capacity Restricted States will receive 10-round magazines with their Midnight NERO Max.
Cabot Guns are not Available in CA or MA
Base Price: $6,495
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