School me on ARs

[WSU]

I want an AR but can't spend the money right now.  So, I understand that I could buy a lower and then the rest later.  As I understand it, that should allow me to have an AR post-ban if a new ban occurs?

If that is correct, what do I need to get for a lower?

[lee]

Pretty much "Yup". It would be "Pre-ban".

Unless an up-coming ban were to include receivers, .... ya never know.

[Austrian Hunter]

$$$ that's it!     No seriously, all you need is a couple of hundred bucks and you in the game. 

[WSU]

What make should I be looking for?  I know almost nothing about ARs....

[Austrian Hunter]

What make should I be looking for?  I know almost nothing about ARs....

Here is a few I like:

CMMG M4 LE

Colt 6920

Bushmaster ORC

Smith & Wesson M&P 15 X

Stag Model 3

And of course Sig M400

Lowers only:
DPMS
Alexander Arms
Rock River Arms
Eagle Arms
Stag Arms

[WSU]

Are all of those able to shoot 5.56?

[grundy53]

Good luck finding a lower receiver anytime soon....

[Austrian Hunter]

Are all of those able to shoot 5.56?

You can buy a lower and get different uppers with different calibers.  Unless you go .308 than you need an AR-10 lower otherwise you can buy one lower and many different upper and exchange them as you like.

[JimmyHoffa]

Are all of those able to shoot 5.56?

The lower should accept the standard magazine and will shoot anything that fits in the magazine----5.56, 6.8, .458, .50, custom round, etc.

[KopperBuck]

WSU, where are you located? I know of a place that will be getting lowers in the next day or two.

[WSU]

Olympia.  Please shoot me a PM.