THE MACBROZ BLOG

Another pistol is officialy on the way. This one is not a newly released firearm, but it is completely new to me: the Stealth Arms Platypus. The Platypus has been on my radar for a while because it takes two things I already enjoy and combines them in a way that very few pistols do. It delivers the controls, trigger and familiar grip angle of a double-stack 1911-style platform while feeding from magazines originally designed for one of the most common pistols in the country.

In my last blog post, I talked about the end of the Staccato P project. Not because the Staccato P is bad. Not because it is not iconic. Not because it is not a great pistol. But because after competing with my C2, doing dry fire with the P, and really thinking through what makes sense for my hand size, lifestyle, and actual use case, I realized the P just was not the direction I wanted to go. The P project is done. The Staccato CS project is officially underway. But I also t

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

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,

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

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

From March through November, I wrapped up my very first full competition series with the US Concealed Carry League (USCCL), hosted by Ramos Action Shooting at Guncraft in Ruskin, Florida. What started as “let me try this out once” turned into four events, countless new friendships, a deeper understanding of my skill set, and a huge appreciation for what concealed carry competition can actually teach you about yourself. Across all four events I ran my Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 ro