That video that Gerald posted was interesting. I've seen the introduction of the AR-modeled 22's.
To me, that's like getting a kit car of a Lambo built on a VW chassis, and I'm left wondering "why?"
I'll call it like it is. Billy Bob wants to "look" the part, but is unable to procure the real thing. It's cheap, ammo (was) cheap, and his Budweiser buddies think he's cool.
I think they're stupid, and useful at best for the invasion of hoards of mind controlled rabbits.