Discount all the givens. Yes of course any weapon is useless if you cant use it. Yes the weapon that you can deploy the best is the best for you etc... Forget all the givens. Someone make a case for the magic AR platform that I have very little respect for. Make a case for the AR platform that unless you dump huge amounts of money to isn't even reliable being a better choice than a very effective shotgun that I can buy for under $400. Come on someone make a strong case for the AR, if not then please lets cease with these threads that really go no where.
Somebody make a strong case for the AR.
More maneuverable. Less recoil, faster follow up shots. Larger bullet capacity. Able to be shortened to make more maneuverable. Able to be suppressed.