Bushmaster M4 Patrolman's
Bushmaster Firearms International · Carbine · In Production · 2014
Overview
The Bushmaster M4 Patrolman's is a hard-use 16-inch M4-pattern AR-15 carbine in 5.56 NATO built for duty and law-enforcement service. It combines a 4150 CMV salt-bath-nitride barrel, 7075 forged upper and lower receivers, an F-marked A2 front sight, a 6/3 detachable carry handle, and Magpul furniture including an MOE SL handguard, CTR stock, and MOE grip. The line spans MOE flat-top, MOE carry-handle, flat-top with flip-up sight, and BFSIII binary-trigger configurations.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3130 g (110.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 902 mm (35.51") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 945 m/s (3100 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1755 J (1294 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Salt Bath Nitride |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56x45mm, 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, .223 Wylde
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ar Pattern Safety Selector, Manual Safety
- Features: Carbine Length Gas System, Magpul Furniture, Magpul Moe Sl Handguard, Magpul Ctr Stock, F Marked Front Sight, Detachable Carry Handle, Forged 7075 Receivers, Chrome Moly Barrel, Adjustable Stock, Made In Usa
Variants
- Bushmaster M4 Patrolman's MOE Flat Top — Flat Top
- Bushmaster M4 Patrolman's Flat Top — Flat Top
- Bushmaster M4 Patrolman's BFSIII — Binary Trigger
- Bushmaster M4 Patrolman's CA Compliant — State Compliant
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $951. Offered in MOE flat-top, MOE carry-handle, plain flat-top, flip-up sight, BFSIII, and California-compliant configurations, with 10- and 30-round options by state.
Background
The 'Patrolman's' designation reflected the M4's intended buyer - the patrol officer who needed a dependable, no-frills duty carbine - and the model became a staple of police trunk racks during Bushmaster's Remington years before being reissued by the revived company.