I've heard nothing but good about FBT so I wouldn't doubt they are a good choice. I will say that when we bought a S&W M&P15 Tactical several years ago I wasn't sure about them, I've always had Colts but the M&P has sure proved itself since. They are excellent rifles and extremely well made so if you that route you will have a quality gun. Nowadays I always tell people looking for a quality AR that the M&P15 is the best bang for the buck in my opinion.