It took me a long time to warm up to the AR. The Army takes the fun out of everything, and I decieded my personal time with a 223 was better spent with a Mini-14. I eventually got a full length A2 because of the 94 ban and was happy with. I later wanted an M4 style AR because my unit was switching to M4 and deployment was imminant. I wanted to get more acquainted with the platform. I went from indifferent to it being my favorite. For me, they were like rabbits. So many configurations and caliber choices.

The wife has laid claim to my MP 15-22.

If it's not your thing, it's not you thing. On the other hand, one more gun never hurts.