Unboxing the Battle Arms Devolpment Patrol Carbine

Catering specifically to people looking for a duty-quality and affordable AR, the Workhorse Patrol Carbine from Battle Arms Development was built with the purpose of hard use at the core of its design. Yet, even though it’s a practical working gun, there are quite a few nice extras that set it apart from other AR-style service rifles.

Starting at the front, the Workhorse boasts a generous amount of M-LOK along both sides and the bottom of the extended handguard. This offers plenty of mounting options for accessories while still cutting down the total weight of the gun. The top, however, boasts a full-length Picatinny rail that extends to the end of the handguard. That’s a nice touch to make mounting optics and backup sights easier. The addition of extra milling along the handguard also helps cut the total weight, bringing this rifle to just over 6 pounds.