Funny, having spent a career using M16 rifles, A1 through A3, I don’t own an AR15.
I do have an M1 Garand, and an M1 Carbine. I think of the carbine as the “house rifle”. It feeds JHP ammo just fine, and back in the 90s during the Clinton ban I assaulted it up with a synthetic black stock and handguard and a bunch of thirty round mags.
It’s not an AR15, but it’ll do in a pinch and as an added bonus, it’d make the Pelosi/Hogg crowd freak out.
“...I assaulted it up with a synthetic black stock...”
That’s... that’s just... blasphemous!!!! Hahah!
The M1 Carbine is a BEAUTIFUL li’l puppy in it’s wood and steel skin...
Seriously, though.. I’ll get an M1 Carbine one of these days for the collection. They’re great shooters.
The AR is a decent rifle, shoots well, accurate, and even if a bit more complicated than an AK, it’s a proven platform. I enjoy shooting it. Wife does too, she appreciates the lightweight handling and ease of use.
The M1 Garand, on the other hand, is a bit heavy for her. I love the beast, though. That .30-06 (7.62x63mm) round is just an awesome reach-out-touch machine.
I also enjoy the M1A; another fine American rifle.