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Posted: 3/1/2024 4:22:45 PM EDT
What is the best rail cover out there? I've been looking at slate black, rail scales, and magpul type 2. I want something that can withstand heat without breaking the bank. What do you guy recommend?
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Posted: 3/1/2024 4:35:05 PM EDT
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For what purpose?
I use Hot Pocket rail wraps to avoid touching cold aluminum in the winter. They are also insulated against heat. |
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Posted: 3/1/2024 4:41:36 PM EDT
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Magpul two piece ones are nice. I have them on a couple rifles.
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Posted: 3/1/2024 4:53:31 PM EDT
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Rail scales have spoiled me.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2024 7:23:42 PM EDT
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Magpul type 2 or Centurion for me
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2024 7:27:33 PM EDT
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Magpul ones for me as well, very affordable.
Slate Black is great to just more pricey and gives off that "Gucci" rifle look IMHO. |
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Posted: 3/1/2024 8:18:01 PM EDT
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Slate Black if you cant afford Rail Scales.
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Posted: 3/1/2024 10:12:36 PM EDT
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I like Centurion. They keep your hands from getting burned but still allow airflow to the barrel.
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Posted: 3/1/2024 11:37:43 PM EDT
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Depends. Skinny rails I like the Centurion covers. Fatter rails, BCM or B5.
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Posted: 3/2/2024 4:06:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: QtrHorse]
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My favorite are the Rail Scales but they are expensive. I have the Slate Black on most of my Mlok railed rifles. The texture options are obviously limited compared to Rail Scales but the Slate Black texture is a good one (Slate Black only has one texture pattern). They do come in multiple colors and lengths.
I have some on a PSA AKV that is super easy to bumpfire. The rail gets very hot, as in you can’t grab it without gloves with no rail covers after some aggressive mag dumps. I added the Skate Black covers and it’s less of an issue and the covers have held up so far. In the last pic, you can see that they lay flat on the rail.  
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Posted: 3/2/2024 4:26:31 PM EDT
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Magpul Type 2 can be "customized" easily to fit around light mounts, switches, etc. with a Dremel, a drill or even a small handsaw. I have them on quite a few rifles, but I've never tried anything else, either.
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Posted: 3/2/2024 4:31:57 PM EDT
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They’re cheap but I like bcm
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Posted: 3/2/2024 9:21:58 PM EDT
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I used the less expensive (polymer) rail scales on my only AR I'm running panels on. I'd prefer to have bought the g10 ones, but I wanted OD. They've held up fine. They don't cover up much realeste though.
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Posted: 3/3/2024 6:22:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/3/2024 6:56:52 PM EDT
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https://ar15discounts.com/products/griffin-armament-rail-shield-m-lok-panel-kit/
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Posted: 3/3/2024 9:50:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse: My favorite are the Rail Scales but they are expensive. I have the Slate Black on most of my Mlok railed rifles. The texture options are obviously limited compared to Rail Scales but the Slate Black texture is a good one (Slate Black only has one texture pattern). They do come in multiple colors and lengths. I have some on a PSA AKV that is super easy to bumpfire. The rail gets very hot, as in you can’t grab it without gloves with no rail covers after some aggressive mag dumps. I added the Skate Black covers and it’s less of an issue and the covers have held up so far. In the last pic, you can see that they lay flat on the rail. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/278288/IMG_3424-3147140.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/278288/IMG_3420-3147142.jpg Do you notice the difference in brand when it comes to heat transfer? |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 10:23:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shadow123: Do you notice the difference in brand when it comes to heat transfer? No but if I had to guess, the G10 Railscales should transfer heat more easily because it’s fiberglass and resin. Slate Black only lists their product as a fiber based polymer. They are injection molded, not layered like the G10. The difference between the two should be minimal when it comes to heat transfer. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 11:47:34 AM EDT
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Magpul Type 2 for me.
Right amount of grip easy to customize with a Dremel to fit against light mounts, VFG's etc. the stay put and can be had cheaply. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 9:01:09 PM EDT
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I recently traded for an 11.5 geissele build and it has rail scales. First time I've seen them, and I love them. Will be buying more.
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Posted: 3/13/2024 10:01:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: I recently traded for an 11.5 geissele build and it has rail scales. First time I've seen them, and I love them. Will be buying more. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49348/20240226_171257_jpg-3158334.JPG Those look like the polymer ones. They're less expensive than the G10. It's what I have on my go to. They're nice. I didn't get them to save money over the G10. I got them because I wanted OD and polymer ones were the only OD ones they offered. I dont regret it. They've been solid and aside from bragging about $ spent, I don't see what the G10s would have accomplished. 
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Posted: 3/14/2024 10:36:42 PM EDT
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I’ve used several that have already been listed.
Another that I like are the rubber B5 ones  Attached File |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 8:19:20 AM EDT
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Magpul type 2 or Centurion IMO
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:41:15 PM EDT
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