The SP10 is the same rifle, parts wise
The M variant is built one at a time using several extra layers of QC. Then certain parts are locked in place.
You will get the same results from an SP10 for less money, the civilian variant is every bit as capable.
They are looking at longer handguards, that was talked about.
More and more Military and LE are after bulletproof Semi Autos that can also shoot sub 1/2 MOA on command as the rule vs the exception to the rules. They also require a different level of support which is built into the "M" Variant. An example, if a system needs a barrel change they swap the entire upper, but also it includes a replacement system is the rifle is taken offline for any reason.
For the average guy you just want the SP10, not the SP10M, but for all the Military & LE guys reading this, you all want the M
PS, I returned home Sunday afternoon, I shot hours of video, and dropped this Field Video on Monday, I have not dropped any others yet, it takes at least 4 hours to edit a 3 minute video for me, give me a break on timing