THE MACBROZ BLOG

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

The 2011 platform is one of the most refined, performance-driven pistols on the market. It’s fast, accurate, and built for shooters who care about consistency. But one component still sparks debate: the grip safety. Some shooters swear by it. Others pin it immediately. After running the Protocol 001 Grip Safety Pin from Mad Science Tactical, it’s worth breaking down why people choose to pin a 2011 grip safety, the pros and cons, and how this specific product stacks up in exec

SHOT Show is right around the corner, and once again the firearms industry is gearing up for its biggest week of the year. For those unfamiliar, SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is a massive, trade-only event hosted annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. It brings together manufacturers, retailers, law enforcement, media, and industry professionals from across the firearms, shooting sports, and outdoor world. This year’s show takes place January 20–23, spread across

The Derya TM22 Standard Rifle is one of those rimfire rifles that quietly does a lot of things right. It may not be plastered all over social media or dominating headlines, but after spending real range time with it, I came away impressed with how well thought out and enjoyable this platform is. This rifle was sent to me by Derya Arms for review, and after running it through a solid range session, it earned its place as a dependable, modern .22 LR option. If you want to see t

Sitting down to reflect on 2025, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t a specific episode, build, or moment — it’s the feeling that this year finally showed us who MacBroz really is. Not who we’re trying to be. Not who we think we should be. But who we actually are when we keep showing up. This year wasn’t loud. It wasn’t flashy. It didn’t always feel dramatic in the moment. But looking back, it was full — full of reps, conversations, lessons, and small wins that only stac

Every now and then a piece of gear comes along that reminds you why value still matters in this industry. Not everything needs to cost four figures to perform well, and the Guardian 1-6x24 SFP LPVO from Gideon Optics is a really solid example of that mindset done right. I’ve been spending time behind the Guardian on a couple of .22 LR rifles, using them as training and fundamentals platforms, and the optic has honestly been a pleasure to run. It’s simple, clean, intuitive, an

Let’s be honest—most of us don’t wake up thinking, “How can I optimize my branding today?”We’re just trying to organize ammo, clean up the bench, or film something without everything looking like chaos. But here’s the thing: your everyday gear is already doing branding for you.You might as well make it intentional. That mindset is exactly why I’ve been leaning into branded, functional items, and why I was excited to add two new 3D-printed pieces to the MacBroz setup: A 3D-pri