Thanks, the biggest improvement not visible is the Geissele SSA-E, two stage trigger. Fantastic feel and confidence it gives you. The Badger Ordinance charging handle latch,not visible in this pic., makes it much easier to charge the rifle without looking given the scope position.

Now it has a Magpul CTR stock too and a single point sling attachment at the rear of the receiver.

You can make a two grand rifle from a "bargain" M&P15 pretty easily over a couple of years of turning it into male jewelry.

I am building a from scratch AR with all the take off parts, scopes and mounts I have accumulated. This one will be mid length with a longer bbl. and FF, long rail. Why? Because I enjoy it and like playing around with the configuration. I do not, however , feel the need to hang lasers, lights , dual sight systems etc. all over it.