The Bryar pistol first gained attention through Star Wars games, where its chunky, modified design and powerful single shot set it apart from standard blasters. The MW-20 version is shared on soundboards as an isolated weapon effect, separated from music and dialogue so editors can reuse it cleanly. Clips like this spread through gaming and editing communities that collect authentic blaster sounds for fan films, mods and memes, and its short length and clear impact keep it popular for quick sci-fi jokes, pew pew gags and battles.