Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

TandemKross Manticore Trigger Assembly Drops Today, 10/22!

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New TandemKross Manticore Trigger Assembly, right and left side views

They’ve teased us. They’ve dropped hints. And now it’s finally here. The Manticore Trigger Assembly from TandemKross! It’s been in development for a while, but the folks at TandemKross waited until October 22nd, “10/22” to release their new latest (and greatest?) accessory for the Ruger 10/22 pattern firearms. I’ve been given a few peeks here … Read more

Riton 1 Conquer 6-24×50 Scope Review

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Riton 1 Conquer 6-24x50 Scope mounted on a Ruger American Rimfire LRT

As the Riton 1 Conquer 6-24×50 scope proves, “entry-level” doesn’t mean compromising. Riton packs a lot of features and quality into their scopes, making them a great choice for anyone wanting exceptional optics at a reasonable price. Riton was founded on the philosophy of providing quality optics and service. The Conquer range includes the 1 … Read more

One from the safe: My Ruger 10/22 “Field Rifle”

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My custom Ruger 10/22 rifle, with Magpul stock, Vortex scope, and Acculite barrel.

Fans of Ruger’s iconic 10/22 rifle enjoy October 22nd as a holiday to celebrate their rifles. Really though, the whole month is something of a build-up for devotees. On some of the enthusiast sites I visit, this month has already seen more activity related to the Ruger 10/22. So I felt it appropriate to dig … Read more

XS Sights Introduces Night Sights for S&W CSX and M&P M2.0 OR Pistols

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XS Sights Introduces Night Sights for Smith & Wesson CSX and M&P M2.0 OR Pistols

Fort Worth, Texas (October, 2022) –XS® Sights is pleased to introduce night sights for the Smith & Wesson® CSX™and M&P® M2.0™Optics Ready pistols. Owners of these popular Smith & Wesson pistols can now upgrade their factory sights for XS‘s self-illuminating sights. They enable faster and more accurate target acquisition in any light. DXT2 Big Dot … Read more