Can't figure out what I'd do with something like that, especially if it's ugly, heavy, and bulky, even if it is politically correct.
That's about my feelings on it, also.
I guess it's a moderately priced plinker that shoots moderately priced ammo. It has the advantage of using handgun ammo if that is actually any advantage.
I'm all for Ruger profiting and thriving, and I hope this becomes a standard, like the Mini-14 did.