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Posted: 4/19/2010 9:05:53 AM EDT
So there are like a million different rail covers...I think I am pretty much set eighter Magpul, Troy, or Tango down covers. Right now I am leaning toward the Magpul XTM rails. But still like the full length covers...So I guess I am just gonna have to decide. But before I do, I want to know what do yall use or recommend. Pics would be nice. Going on a Omega 7 rail. 
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Magpul XTM older version with sharp corners, new ones have rounded corners (but not on an Omega 7 - it's on my LaRue 9.0 rails) Currently I prefer the XTM rail covers, they fit snug on my rails and I don't have to cut them as much like on my other KAC and TangoDown covers. The only drawback that I stumbled on is it is a little slower to remove them than the standard covers, if you change rail configurations all the time maybe get the other standard covers you mentioned. |
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I like rail ladders. Check out the Surefire Z70 Ladders, very comfortable and they are only $15 for all 3 versus $12 per ladder from Magpul
http://www.gandrtactical.com/PDGImages/Z70%20on%20rail.jpg I do want to try the troy or tango down panels, but not sure what the texture is like. I don't really care for the hard plastic feel. |
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I do want to try the troy or tango down panels, but not sure what the texture is like. I don't really care for the hard plastic feel. Just like that, hard plastic. I went back to ladder rail covers after feeling up my TangoDowns for the first time. I wonder if XTM's would feel better... |
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Quoted:
I like rail ladders. Check out the Surefire Z70 Ladders, very comfortable and they are only $15 for all 3 versus $12 per ladder from Magpul http://www.gandrtactical.com/PDGImages/Z70%20on%20rail.jpg I do want to try the troy or tango down panels, but not sure what the texture is like. I don't really care for the hard plastic feel. ^This... |
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+1 for Larue Clips
These baby are extemely sturdy and nice and tight. you also have more flexibility when configuring handguard accessories! I love them! 
The second picture is an old configuration, but I put it up there to show you that you can mount the index clips over the screws in the DD handguard. All I did was take a dremal tool and cut out about a 1/16" on the back side of the LT index clips. I did it to 6 clips and the whole process took about 8 minutes. |
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Another +1 for the XTMs.
I use XTMs on my middy with an Omega 9. If you match them up on each side (i.e., same location) then they will look nice like one-piece covers. I had to cut one of my panels to leave open the QD socket on one side (used delicate strokes with a hacksaw and some sandpaper to smooth) and it looks fine. I will post pics later tonight. |
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