First off, it's easier to operate For someone that's never fired a gun before..
Nope and it is not even close.
AR is much more intuitive.
Swing Again?
Matter of opinion. From my viewpoint, yours is wrong. And I won't argue with you for days on it.
Not really as the world has learned ARs are suitable for issue to everyone and Mini 14 suck Azz.
It not even a game, at all.
ARs work really well and Mini 14s suck ballz.
Pro Tip: Don't give your allies rifles that suck ballz.