I recently picked up the latest issue of "Book of the AR-15 from Guns & Ammo" after seeing "Smith & Wesson" on the article portion on the cover.. and, low and behold a FANTASTIC article on "our" rifle!! I was not aware of the innovation and care taken whilst designing and manufacturing our m&p 10's..the article was by former Special Forces Captain Tom Beckstrand authoring the article. I highly recommend it! At the tail-end of the piece he said, and I quote "I'd rank the M&P10 as one of the most well-set-up factory rifles that I've ever tested"....enough said, I suppose! Definitly bolsters my "good vibes" about buying this rifle!!! Semper Fidelis!! Oh, and Happy Veterans Day (nov. 11th) and happy 238th Birthday to my beloved United States Marine Corps (nov. 10th 1775)..Oooh Rah!!!