Title: Old-School Cool or Just Old? Testing the Bushmaster M4A2 Patrolman’s Carbine in 2025

Retro AR-15s are making a comeback, and I took the Bushmaster M4A2 Patrolman’s Carbine for a spin at Thunder Ranch’s Urban Rifle Course. After blasting through over 1,000 rounds, I’ve got the lowdown on whether this throwback is worth your time in 2025. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t impressed, but not for the reasons you might expect. Let’s dive into why this classic-style rifle left me wanting more.