If the AR-7 had a threaded barrel and a place to stick a can in the stock, I think it would be my favorite "squirrel gun"Sure. And lightweight sleeve for a stainless 1022 can hit 90% of the same target. It won't float. It won't be as clever. But it's easier to shoot better and probably more space efficient. And it dis/assembles more quickly.
Again, the AR7 is fine for what it is. But the 1022 is probably better in general. And at some point, I'm sure I'll get an AR7 as well, because "I don't want it; I just need it" or something like that.