Cabot Guns has spent years on the 1911—how light it can be, how fast it can cycle and how far its mechanics can be refined before the platform stops feeling like itself. The Rebellion MAX is the company’s latest answer, and it tackles the one indulgence the original Rebellion avoided: capacity.
The Rebellion MAX is a double-stack 1911 chambered in 9 mm Luger designed for everyday carry, yet it lands at the same 28-ounce unloaded weight as Cabot’s earlier single-stack Rebellion. That parity comes from the exclusive use of 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum for both the grip and frame modules. Despite accepting full-size double-stack magazines, the grip is actually slightly narrower than the single-stack Rebellion, a choice Cabot says improves control and reach.
The pistol is built around an all-new single-lug bull barrel rather than a traditional multi-lug setup. The 4.25-inch match-grade stainless steel barrel is hand-fit and paired with Cabot’s full-cycle Commander-length operating system. The goal is faster, smoother cycling, with recoil described as comparable to a five-inch Government model despite the reduced mass.
Internally, the Rebellion MAX uses Cabot’s Advantage internal extractor and ships with a flat 3.5-pound trigger. Externally, each pistol is hand-blended and finished, with a standard two-tone look and an optional full black DLC treatment. Sighting is handled by a Cabot stainless steel ledge rear sight and a red fiber-optic front sight, with an optional red-dot mount cut for the Trijicon RMR footprint.
Magazine capacity is 17 rounds, with two magazines included. Twenty-round magazines are available, while buyers in capacity-restricted states will receive 10-round versions. The magazines are compatible with STI/2011 patterns. Every Rebellion MAX is made in Cabot, Pennsylvania.
The Rebellion MAX carries a base price of $6,295. Cabot plans to build just 60 units in 2026, with initial deliveries scheduled for the second quarter of next year.
Go to cabotguns.com to learn more.
