THE MACBROZ BLOG

When it comes to rifle bags and range gear, I’m always looking for something that makes range days easier without being overly complicated. I want solid protection, useful storage, comfortable carry options, and a design that does not scream “tactical” everywhere I go. That is exactly why I’ve been enjoying the Savior Equipment Specialist Covert Single Rifle Case, which you can find at Brownells. For the title, I’m calling it the Savior Covert Bag because that is honestly how

The Canik METE MC9 Prime is one of those pistols that makes you stop and ask a pretty simple question: How much performance can you realistically pack into a carry-sized gun? After spending time with it, my answer is pretty straightforward: a lot. The METE MC9 Prime brings together a strong trigger, good ergonomics, solid capacity, night sights, an optic-ready setup, and a ported barrel/slide system in a package that feels very capable for concealed carry. It is not perfect,

Darius and I recently represented MacBroz at the All American Gun Slinger League Night, and this match gave me a lot to think about. The night started strong. I felt good, I was moving well, and overall, things were trending in the right direction. But then came the final stage. And that one stage had me questioning everything. My performance. My mindset. My consistency. My stage execution. And yes, even whether I should keep running the Staccato or go back to the M&P platfor

There are some things you buy because you are curious. There are other things you buy because you know there is probably a lesson hiding inside the bad decision. This Temu “SRO” was a little bit of both. I bought an optic from Temu that was advertised as an SRO. It looked like an SRO. It felt like an SRO. At first glance, you could see why someone might think they found a crazy deal. But once I got hands on with it, the quality just was not there. And during a range session,

For years, the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 has been one of my most trusted do-it-all handgun platforms. It has filled a lot of roles for me well, and for a long time it was the option I kept coming back to. But over the last six months, I have spent a lot more time in the 2011 ecosystem, especially with my Staccato C2, and that has definitely started to shift my attention. This post is really about that question. Has my recent time with the Staccato C2 changed how I look at the M&

There is a lot of gear in this space that looks good on a product page but does not stay in the rotation once range days get long. The Savior Equipment Apollo Electronic Sound Suppressors are not that. These have become my go-to over-the-ear option, and the biggest reason is simple: the gel ear pads. Between the comfort, the seal, and the all-day wearability, these are the earmuffs I keep reaching for when it is time to load up and head to the range. What the Apollo ear pro b

When it comes to pistol dots for performance shooting, the Trijicon SRO and the Holosun 507 Comp are two of the biggest names in the conversation right now. Both have earned serious attention because both work. Both are fast. Both are popular with shooters who want a larger window and a dot that helps them run a handgun harder. But they get there in very different ways, and that is exactly why this comparison matters. One optic carries premium status, legacy, and the pull of

There are good aftermarket upgrades, and then there are upgrades that completely change how you feel about a pistol. For the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, the Apex trigger lives firmly in that second category. If you’ve spent any real time around the M&P platform, you already kno w the story. The gun has always had a lot going for it: strong ergonomics, solid reliability, good texture, and a great overall shooting experience. But for a long time, the trigger was the one area where

Over the past year, Fusion Firearms has become a much more visible name in the handgun space, especially with the growth of its XP and XF lines, ongoing product updates, and expansion efforts tied to the Ermox manufacturing side of the business. Fusion has publicly highlighted major XP/XF updates, a coming compensated model, and increased production capacity, while Brownells now carries multiple Fusion pistols and parts. That matters because being available through Brownells.