A gun like what? The OP was asking about a AR-15,hope you are not basing your opinion just on looks(a .22 compared to a .223).We were out shooting at the range a few weeks ago and one of the guys had a folding stock on his 10/22 and I just liked the look and wanted a "birthday present to Me".After some searching I found a new twist and exercised my rights.
I will be 52yrs old this year and grew up on a farm.I used to hunt and grew up with guns.I actually stopped hunting over 25yrs ago out of respect to animals and the planet.On that same note I enjoy my 2nd ammendment rights as I love shooting as much as 4 wheeling and fight to my rights to do both.If youv'e never gone out and tossed some "clays",you have no idea what youv'e been missing!