Rethinking the AR/AK for defense only

[lilmantate]

Bear with me here. I am not an AR guy. If I got to plink I grab a 10/22, RA Rimfire, 9mm problem solver….. I reload and shoot “hunting rifles” for fun. I always hunt a light trim sporter bolt action or single shot. I hate hunting with an AR, my preference only so no cursing or flinging poop.

Hit me with recommendations for a repel boarders and invaders only AR or AK variant. Should I stick with 5.56 or go up? What optics? Can’t be too heavy as I do have some physical limitations. Should I scrap it and go with my 870 ghost maker?

Have you seen the ARAK 21? It's an AR/AK hybrid, and you can get the uppers to fit any milspec lower receiver.