I'll soon be making a purchase of an AR type platform. I've done a good deal of reading/researching on the various manufactures and have come up with a few that I'm somewhat interested in (Spikes, RRA, Bushy, and the other kool-aid makers). The other aspect that I've recently considered is the M&P15. I'm very, very happy with my M&P40c which is my daily carry, so I've kicked around the idea of sticking with S&W for this purchase. The problem is I don't know anyone personally who's got the M&P15 for feedback on the gun. So, what say INGO? Any M&P15 owners who'd care to voice their concerns/opinions about them? The gun I buy will primarily be used for fun/target/SHTF. I know several aspects that I look for in the weapon, but those options are available by virtually every manufacturer. So lets hear it, what do you all think? Should I even put the M&P15 in the running for my first AR type gun?