BDGS: #029 - Brandon Elias - Staccato's and Custom 2011s

Welcome back to The Brown Duke Gun Show! In this episode, hosts JP Garcia and Brandon Elias dive deep into the world of Staccato pistols and custom 2011s. Whether you're a competitive shooter or just curious about these iconic handguns, you'll learn what makes them so popular among shooters. They break down the history of brands like STI, discuss pros and cons, and compare these precision firearms to other popular pistols on the market. 🔥 Episode Highlights 🔥 The rise of Staccato: Why they’re dominating the competitive scene 2011 Pistols: How the custom world of high-performance guns evolved Competition vs. Duty Guns: Which platform fits your needs? Deep dive into custom builders: Who are the names behind these precision machines? Staccato for concealed carry: Is it worth it? If you're considering a Staccato, custom 2011, or just want expert insights on pistols, this is the episode for you! 🎯 Chapters 🎯 0:00 - Intro to The Brown Duke Gun Show 2:15 - Staccato and custom 2011 pistols: What makes them popular? 10:45 - Competitive shooters making the switch: The Jesse Harrison & KC Eusebio connection 18:30 - STI becomes Staccato: How the rebrand changed everything 27:15 - Custom vs. Production: Are Staccato pistols worth the price? 38:45 - Maintaining a 2011: Best practices and tips 45:20 - Concealed carry with Staccato: Pros and cons 55:40 - Our favorite competition setups and stories 1:10:00 - Final thoughts: Is Staccato right for you? Full podcast episodes here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PwtKeiQ1YsKpPQDHCGZdu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brown-duke-gun-show/id1735368514 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrowndukegunshow/podcasts Social media: JP: https://www.instagram.com/jpgarc01/ Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.elias1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/browndukegunpod Sentry Defense: @sentrydefense1061 JP Garcia Shooting: @ thebrowndukegunshow #2a #guns #firearms #sentryDefense #teamSentry #SelfDefenseFirearms #FirearmTrainingTips #DefensiveShooting #GunPurchaseGuide #SelfProtection #ConcealedCarryTraining #DefensiveTactics #PersonalSafety #FirearmsForDefense #SelfDefensePreparation |==== Services I Use A Lot ====| Here are the resources I use to streamline my business (these are affiliate links, and I earn with qualifying purchases): 👉 Fiverr Marketplace: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=998056&brand=fiverrmarketplace - Lots of stuff on here - I've mostly used this for outsourced graphics, like corporate logos, podcast logos, video bumps, etc 👉 Fiverr Pro: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=998056&brand=fp - I've engaged with 1 Pro so far, and I can tell the difference in the level of service! I definitely recommend! 👉 Gusto Payroll Service: https://gusto.com/r/johnpaul225 - use this link to get some cash for signing up - the amount varies |==== My Video Creation AI ====| 👉 Firecut.ai: https://firecut.ai/ - use promo code Y2ETUQTP for one month 100% off (annual plan) or 50% off (monthly plan) - This saves me HOURS of video editing time - a MUST HAVE as a 1-man creative team... like me! 👉 VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/jpgarcia/ - YouTube-specific service that optimizes titles, description, kewords, etc. I use it every time I publish a video