Id go down to the Humane Society and find the biggest dog. Thats official advice from our local leading law enforcement organization.

After thinking about it for a while, I have decided to go with the DDM4V11. After reading through the replies, there are dozens of ways I can go about this. BUT for my first AR, I'd like to get something complete, ready to go, and proven. I have no doubt in my mind that I will eventually get a second AR and when I do, I will most likely build it up using parts from BCM or Colt. Appreciate the advice fellas 

After thinking about it for a while, I have decided to go with the DDM4V11. After reading through the replies, there are dozens of ways I can go about this. BUT for my first AR, I'd like to get something complete, ready to go, and proven. I have no doubt in my mind that I will eventually get a second AR and when I do, I will most likely build it up using parts from BCM or Colt. Appreciate the advice fellas 

Right on 

There are certainly LOTS of ways to with ARs right now, which is a great thing!  Both availability and pricing.  The pricing is good on the guns as well as ammo.  I encourage you to keep things simple and shoot it lots.  You'll get a better sense of what you want/need and what you don't want/need.  I have a whole box full of stuff that I thought I wanted/needed but didn't.  However, that's part of the fun of ARs. 

After thinking about it for a while, I have decided to go with the DDM4V11. After reading through the replies, there are dozens of ways I can go about this. BUT for my first AR, I'd like to get something complete, ready to go, and proven. I have no doubt in my mind that I will eventually get a second AR and when I do, I will most likely build it up using parts from BCM or Colt. Appreciate the advice fellas 

Do check out a Raptor AXTS Ambi Charging Handle tho!

Sorry I'm not going to read 3 pages, but below is what made me buy my MPII

1) Best bang for the buck ($700)
       A)  I'm not MIL or LE, so I don't need a rifle that has been analyzed under a microscope.  As in Colt does this.  And my everyday life doesn't depend on my rifle
       B) I don't need a free floated barrel because I wont be shooting beyond 100yrds (KHSC), unless I get extra cash and want to make the rifle look cooler.
2) I was going to change some parts anyways (pistol grip, but stock, muzzle break) and these parts are cheap
3) I'm not going to use the rifle for hunting or precision shooting so the current factory grouping is acceptable

So in the end for me, why should I spend $1K on a colt and still have to spend money to change the parts above or $1400+ on a DD when I can buy 2 MPII's for that price?  Or 1 MPII and have plenty of money for ammo and other accessories or training.

But OP, it's your money.  You know what your goals are and what will make you happy.  These rifles should last you at least 20 years, so you don't want any regrets.

The M&P 15 has very favorable reviews on youtube.  You should also check out Aero Precision's complete rifles.  Their AC-15 is $560 on Brownells right now....