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In 2020, Starcraft 2 production director Tim Morten left Blizzard to start Frost Giant Studios. At Summer Game Fest, he finally showed off what he and his team have been working on for the past two years. We got our first look at Stormgate, a new free-to-play real-time strategy game that runs on Unreal Engine 5. Morten didn’t share too many details on the project but said the game would feature two races at launch.  

Frost Giant features some serious talent. In addition to Morten, former Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne campaign designer Tim Campbell is part of the team working on Stormgate. Frost Giant plans to begin beta testing the game next year. 

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As much as the environmentalist crowd and proponents of "green" renewable energy enjoy touting the newest technological innovations as something of a godsend, many Americans remain skeptical of the advances. Even the seemingly unstoppable climb in gas prices fails to move many who simply don’t believe their neighbor’s Prius is the solution to their fiscal woes. Perhaps it’s just intransigence. Maybe Americans simply aren’t prepared to adopt the new technology simply because we’re stuck in our ways–who doesn’t enjoy hearing the purr of a finely tuned vehicle or the roar as you stomp the gas at a light that has only just turned green.

But it may also be that people have weighed to pros and cons, looked into the capabilities, and made an educated choice based on all the relevant factors. If they haven’t, or if they are still thinking about making the move to an electric vehicle, the story of one journalist’s nightmare road trip might be the final bit of information they need to make a decision.

Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Rachel Wolfe prepared and planned for a recent trip with all the glee of a child counting down the days to Christmas the year before finding out Santa doesn’t actually exist. She is hopeful to the point of giddiness, unaware that the fantasy she’s been told is all about to come crashing down, in due time.

She’s responsible about the planning, outlining the entire itinerary, and planning every stop to charge her rented Kia EV6. She’s so sure about her plan that she invites along her friend who has a hard time to meet–a shift at work at the end of the trip.

What Wolfe and her friend Mack find out, however, is the truth.

The reality of the electric vehicle infrastructure immediately slaps the duo in the face. Not only are chargers apparently divided into quick chargers and, well, not, but among those chargers there exists an extremely and ultimately disconcerting caveat to the moniker "quick charger." This categorization is given to those machines capable of supplying from 24-350kW, a range that proves troublesome as it translates into far longer charge times when the machine you’ve stopped at is on the lower end of that spectrum and even worse when it can’t even meet the minimum standard, like the machine Wolfe came across in the first leg of her trip.

From there, it only spirals. Suffice it to say, deficiencies in the charging infrastructure as well as flaws in the vehicle itself, which especially suffers through inclement weather, repeatedly deal blow after blow, heartache after headache all the way to the end. What’s more, it would seem the universe was attempting to warn the two women about their decision, as person after person along the way voiced apprehension, skepticism, and regret regarding the purchase of electric vehicles.

At one point, to conserve energy, Wolfe and her friend frantically work to cut power consumption to prevent a breakdown on the road in the middle of a storm. "To save power, we turn off the car’s cooling system and the radio, unplug our phones and lower the windshield wipers to the lowest possible setting while still being able to see. Three miles away from the station, we have one mile of estimated range."

Don’t worry. This isn’t about to turn into a horror movie where they break down in the middle of the night or something. They make it to the next charging station but only right in the nick of time.

"At zero miles, we fly screeching into a gas-station parking lot. A trash can goes flying and lands with a clatter to greet us."

They also manage to make it back to Chicago in just enough time for an emotionally drained and physically exhausted Mack to walk into a shift at work, at least she didn’t miss it.

In the end, even Wolfe was forced to come to terms with the reality of the present state of EVs and their support, obviously coming to the conclusion that they aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.

"The following week, I fill up my Jetta at a local Shell station. Gas is up to $4.08 a gallon. I inhale deeply. Fumes never smelled so sweet."

While I’ve editorialized quite a bit and condensed her story down to just a few snippets, you can rest assured the entire story is there. And for those of us who have honestly kept an eye on the burgeoning electric vehicle industry, absolutely none of this comes as a shock. The tech is getting there, and I will even concede that it may well become something great and reliable in the future, but that future is not yet upon us. So, while politicians and celebrities laugh at Americans still driving around in gasoline-powered vehicles, pointing at the skyrocketing gas prices and laughing at those forced to pay them, the truth is that even those financially capable of making the change to an EV will find themselves wrestling with the same issues encountered by Wolfe during her brief trip.

Now, I just moved. The drive was about 350 miles one way, and I did it on a single tank of gas. And while even my trip suffered from a few spats of rainy weather, I never had to stop or sacrifice my AC or unplug my phone, turn off the radio, or worry about if my windshield wipers were going to suck up the last bit of fuel in the tank. And if I had run low on fuel, I knew that any gas station could fill me up. And the high prices notwithstanding, that’s a level of peace of mind no EV driver can say to have. Or rather, not if they want to pull out of the station in under an hour.

Perhaps what is necessary is not to force Americans to make the transition to EVs; this would only serve to stress an already weak infrastructure. What we need is more responsible policies to lower gasoline prices, make driving more affordable, and provide the requisite amount of time to build that infrastructure if and or when that transition occurs naturally.

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Built in the early 1970s, the 900+ room Carolando Motor Inn was, for a time, the largest hotel near Disney World. It was part of a larger development that never came to fruition, and after a successful run as a Hyatt, and a failed reopening, it saw its final guests in 2012. Bright Sun Films takes us on a tour of its water-logged ruins.

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This fascinating video from GWIN TECH shows how a factory quickly cranks out lightweight plastic boats. The blow molding process involves filling a plastic bladder with hot air and then stamping them together with giant dies while the plastic is still pliable.

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Man, it’s been almost two years now, and ammo prices still suck. A lot of us have chewed through our stash and are faced with paying higher prices or seeking training alternatives. 

I mean, no one expects us to just stop shooting, right? Well, maybe we can turn to the old classic, .22 LR. While the price of .22 LR has risen, it hasn’t reached the crazy levels of 9mm and 5.56.

With that in mind, I’ve started searching out some of the better options for .22 LR trainers. These guns can replicate the feel and handling of a larger caliber firearm and offer you some training value without emptying your wallet. 

Summary of Our Top Picks

1. 

   Best Optics Ready .22 LR

   FN 502 Tactical

   Optics ready, threaded barrel

   $499 at Brownells
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2. 

   Best .22LR Revolver

   Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun

   Compact revolver, 8-round capacity

   $770 at Sportsman’s Warehouse
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3. 

   Best .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifle

   Tikka T1X

   Bolt action, perfect for NRL22 competitions too

   $468 at Palmetto State Armory
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4. 

   Best AR-Style

   Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport

   Most AR-like, best for newbies

   $419 at Brownells
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5. 

   Best Bang for Your Buck

   Taurus TX22

   Affordable, generic controls

   $306 at Brownells
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Best .22 LR Training Handguns

1. FN 502

The FN 502 hit the ground running and is part of FN’s 500 series pistols. It shrinks things down to rimfire size and goes from a striker-fired gun to a hammer-fired gun. 

The hammer-fired action is single action only, so it’s roughly similar to a striker-fired trigger. And it fits most of the FN 509 holsters and matches the look and feel of the FN 509. However, it replicates the feel of most striker-fired modern pistols. 

There isn’t much difference between models, and I believe the FN 502 could stand in for the Glock, S&W, Walther, etc. 

One of the more interesting features is the weapon’s optics compatibility. Toss on whatever optic you want, and now you can effectively replicate a modern MRDS-equipped handgun. 

The sights are suppressor height sights, and the barrel is also threaded.

All in all, it’s one of the best rimfire handguns on the market. It comes with a flush 10-round magazine and an extended 15-round magazine. 

This is perfect for training for defensive handgun use. It also works well when it comes to some competition training. 

Set up a cardboard Steel Challenge course, and you can work your way through it with ease. The FN 502 allows you to work on your red dot presentation, your draw, and trigger control. 

You can read more about the FN 502 in our full review here.

2. Smith & Wesson 317 Kit Gun 

Every little boy and girl needs a .22 LR revolver. Seriously, the S&W 317 Kit gun might be the best to double as both a training .22 LR and a practical gun. It’s also just a ton of fun.

This revolver is a double-action model with an exposed hammer, and it sits on a rather compact frame. 

Shooters get a nice 3-inch barrel and the 317 packs eight rounds of the little .22 LR. It’s a handy little gun that uses the J-frame, but don’t mistake it for a snub nose.

At 11.7 ounces, it’s not tough for younger shooters to handle.

The single-action hammer makes it a sweet shooter, especially when you factor in the Hi-Viz front sight and adjustable rear sight. 

The Kit gun is perfect for learning how to use a modern revolver. Its trigger design allows you to train for both a standard exposed hammer and an enclosed hammer. And the gun uses a modern swing-out cylinder.

Heck, they even make speed loaders for it. 

The 317 Kit gun gives you a handy little gun for hunting, fishing, and other tasks where you might want a portable pest remover. This gun is plenty robust and perfect for general purpose outdoorsy, plus it’s a lot of fun. 

3. Tikka T1x 

The Tikka T1x brings the training rimfire rifle to a bolt-action design. Like all Tikka firearms, the 1X is a fantastic example of what a bolt gun should be.

Shooters get a well-built rifle with a medium contour barrel, a 10-round magazine, and a very smooth bolt-action system. 

The modular stock allows you to swap pistol grips at various angles, and you can attach a wider forend at the front of the gun for a better grip. 

Tikka utilizes a crossover-style barrel system that mixes the stability and accuracy of a heavy barrel without being unbalanced and heavy.

For making those accurate shots, the barrel is cold hammer-forged and threaded, and ready for a suppressor. 

The Tikka T1x provides a rimfire stand-in for the already awesome Tikka T3x rifles. Tikka uses the same bedding surfaces and inlay footprint as the centerfire T3x.

Besides being a stand-in for the T3x, it’s also just a great stand-in for any bolt action rifle. 

Bolt-action rifles are known for their accuracy, and the Tikka T1x is plenty accurate. It might not provide the range of a centerfire rifle; however, with a reduced-sized target and some good glass, you can work your accuracy skills well. 

Beyond that, the Tikka T1x is just a great general-purpose training tool for new shooters. 

As a bolt-action, shooters aren’t tempted to rapid-fire. New shooters can safely and easily learn accuracy fundamentals and gun safety. 

4. Smith & Wesson M&P 15-2

Lots of .22 LR AR rifles exist, but it’s tough to find a better, more affordable option that matches the look, feel, and controls of a real AR-15 than the M&P 15-22 at a great price point. 

S&W also makes various models with handguard options including quad rails and M-LOK rails. The magazines are as close as you get to the real thing and hold up to 25 rounds. 

The S&W M&P 15-22 keeps the price point low by using hefty amounts of polymer in their design. It’s clearly not as heavy as an actual AR-15 but tries its best to match the real thing.

The gun uses a blowback action, which you come to expect from .22 LR rifles.  

The presence of a last-round bolt hold open makes reloads accurate, and it’s a great feature to have for training purposes.

You can toss on a cheaper red dot and even light to replicate your actual gun at a lower price. An S&W M&P 15-22 makes your AR-15 training efficient and cheap. 

On top of that, the S&W M&P 15-22 can be used at indoor ranges, which often prohibit the use of rifle rounds, but allow the humble .22 LR. Plus, it’s also a lot of fun to shoot and perfect for plinking cans and squirrel hunting. 

5. Taurus TX22 

The Taurus TX22 might be my favorite .22 LR pistol on the market. 

This striker-fired, polymer frame wonder 9 is the generic of generic pistols, and the Taurus TX22 replicates that generic pistol well enough to be a training pistol for nearly anything. 

A shooter with a TX22 can easily replicate their Glock, their FN, their SIG, or beyond with the TX22. 

Its simple controls make using the TX22 in place of any other gun easy. The TX22 did find a way to implement 16 rounds in a flush fighting magazine, which again brings the capacity up to a realistic count. 

With a rock-solid price point, the TX22 provides a great training pistol that not only replicates your basic 9mm handgun but makes generalized training easy.

The TX22 is well suited for new shooters learning the art of the handgun without the recoil of a 9mm. It’s much cheaper to train with, and the TX22 has proven itself to be reliable and frustration-free. 

Taurus’ latest model incorporates a red dot, but it’s a little less traditional. However, you can still train that valuable red dot presentation and learn to effectively use a red dot.

Plus, the TX22 comes in at a fantastic price. 

What do you think of the Taurus TX22? Rate it below!

6. Henry Classic .22 LR Lever Gun 

If you are a fan of the classics and use a lever gun, you know the ammo is expensive. Lever guns don’t come in 9mm-friendly price points. .44 Mag, .45 Colt, .357 Mag, and more cost a pretty penny. 

If you shoot SASS, then you are familiar with the high cost of ammunition. The Henry Classic Lever-Action .22 LR brings you all the fun of a lever gun without the cost. 

It’s perfect for learning to run the lever gun fast and hard. Working that smooth action and sending a pile of .22 LR downrange is both a ton of fun and a big challenge. Pair it with a shot timer, and you will both effectively train and have the time of your life. 

The Classic lever gun doesn’t implement some crazy manual safeties or other features that detract from the classic lever gun. 

The only downside is that it’s tube-loaded, and it doesn’t utilize a side gate. Side gates are tough with .22 LR because the projectiles don’t take pressure well without bending, which will cause feeding issues. 

Luckily, even with this slight issue, the Henry Classic lever gun gives you all the feeling and joy of a standard lever gun without the high price of lever gun ammo. 

Need more Henry? Check out our list of Henry rifles you might want to know.

7. CZ Kadet Kits 

The CZ Kadet kits are not firearms. Instead, they are conversion kits for CZ series pistols.

Five exist, and they allow you to outfit your CZ 75, your P09, your P07, your SP01, and your CZ Shadow with a new complete slide and .22 LR magazines. 

These kits vary in price but offer an affordable way to convert the gun you already have to a .22 LR pistol. 

The Kadet kits are drop-in designs and make the conversion absolutely painless. Heck, it’s easy enough to swap at the range and warm up with .22 LR and start training with 9mm.

If you’ve already joined the CZ master race, why not turn your 9mm into a .22 LR for training purposes? CZ firearms are well represented in the fields of defensive use and competition, both of which require a ton of practice to be sufficient. 

Tossing a Kadet Kit on your favorite CZ allows you to use the same trigger, controls, and everything else, but with a different slide and maybe different sights. 

Hammer-fired CZs are a natural and easy conversion to .22 LR. The kits will pay for themselves quite quickly. 

8. CMMG .22 LR AR Conversion Kit 

The CMMG .22 LR AR Conversion Kit is exactly what it sounds like. This drop-in bolt conversion kit allows you to take any 5.56 caliber AR-15 and chamber it in .22 LR.

It’s one of the most affordable ways to train with rimfire in your AR 15 rifle. 

It’s a drop-in kit that utilizes an integral everything, including a buffer. The magazines are proprietary, 25-round magazines that work almost flawlessly. They tend to prefer jacketed ammunition over bare lead. 

This kit allows you to use your optic, your handguard, your stock, your trigger, etc. 

Drop it in, and go!

There are a few downsides, mostly that the zero won’t be the same as your 5.56, and the .22 LR through a 5.56 barrel won’t be the most accurate thing. 

Mine shows that the gun’s about 4 MOA with good ammunition. That’s still good enough to train, especially at close range. 

It’s an affordable option that’s tough to beat, and the magazines are cheap and perfect for working reloads and getting in your training. 

Final Thoughts

.22 LR training firearms offer you the opportunity to utilize much cheaper ammunition to build and maintain skills.

The industry has acknowledged this and has provided us with a rock-solid selection of awesome firearms perfect for both training and plinking. 

I’ve picked my favorites, but what are yours? Let me know in the comments below. Check out the Best .22 LR Ammo to feed your training gun.

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