THE MACBROZ BLOG

Every now and then, a pistol comes along that feels like it was built to give you a little bit of everything right out of the box. That’s exactly how I feel about the Canik TTI Combat in Smoke. I picked mine up from Brownells.com – Canik TTI Combat, and if this one has been on your radar, Brownells is a solid place to grab it along with plenty of other great Canik options. What makes this pistol especially interesting is that it is not just “another Canik.” The TTI Combat cam

There are gun events… and then there’s GunCon. If you’ve never been, GunCon is one of those events that stands in a lane of its own. It’s more than just a place to walk around and check out products. It’s a collision of industry, media, education, and community that brings together some of the biggest brands, creators, and voices in the firearm space. For content creators, it’s a place to connect, collaborate, and create. For the everyday gun owner or enthusiast, it’s a chanc

This is something I think about a lot, and honestly, I think more shooters should ask themselves this question: How long do you use a pistol before you decide it’s actually good to go? Not just “good on the range.”Not just “felt nice in the hand.”Not just “I shot one good group with it.” I mean good to go in the real sense — ready for carry, ready for repetition, ready for pressure, ready to earn a place in the rotation. For me, most of my pistols end up overlapping in purpos

Some range days are about serious testing. Others are about drills, data, and pushing performance. And then there are the days that remind you why we all love shooting in the first place — good gear, good people, and steel ringing nonstop. This latest range day was exactly that. Getting Back to the Basics — But Having Fun I headed out for a relaxed but productive day at the range with the crew from Bash Target Supply, and the goal was simple: run gear, test setups, and just e

If you’ve been following the channel or the podcast, you already know I’ve been slowly diving deeper into the suppressor world. I’m still fairly new to it compared to some long-time shooters, but after running a few different cans, I’m starting to understand what matters most: reliability, real noise reduction, and value. This week we’re talking about the YHM KR B suppressor, which I picked up for my 5.56/.223 AR-15 setup — and honestly, it’s been a great experience so far. F

This week I finally got some trigger time behind my newest rimfire suppressor: the Anechoic PipSqueak 22(sometimes stylized by the brand as “PipSqueak 22”). Anechoic sent this one over, and the first thing you notice is how ridiculously light it is. We’re talking about 1.5 oz with a 3.5-inch overall length — basically the “throw it in your pocket and forget it’s there” type of rimfire can. Quick specs (the stuff you actually care about) According to the published product list

Every once in a while a firearm lands on the bench that genuinely surprises you—not because of hype, but because of value. The Derya DY9Z is one of those pistols. Derya was kind enough to send this over for review, and after spending time handling it, dry firing it, and prepping for range testing, I can already tell this is going to be a strong contender in the budget-friendly EDC space. First Impressions The DY9Z sits in that sweet spot between ultra-compact concealability a

If you’ve been following MacBroz/JAYWETH for a while, you already know I don’t buy gear just to let it sit in a safe. Everything here has a purpose. Training. Competition. Growth.So this week’s blog is about the newest addition to that journey: the Staccato P. And yeah… I still can’t quite believe I now own two Staccatos in less than a year. A Quick Look at the Staccato P’s Roots The Staccato P has a serious lineage. Originally born from STI’s duty and competition DNA, the pl

Alright, alright… here it is. The first build breakdown. This is the gun exactly how it lives right now. No fantasy parts list, no “coming soon” upgrades. Just what’s on it, why it’s there, and what’s survived real range time. Everything below is stuff we actually run. If there’s a link or a discount code, we dropped it to make your life easier. Copy the whole build, steal a couple ideas, or just window-shop. Scroll at your own risk. Builds are addictive. ECM Precision R11 Gr