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Posted: 3/26/2014 6:28:13 PM EDT

MI Keymod Panel Covers
We are proud to release our very own panel covers for Keymod handguards.
These covers use mechanical fasteners unlike others on the market which makes them extremely secure.
These covers when placed on the MI-SSK handguard which has an outside diameter of 1.5” only increases it to 1.760” with the panels installed.
The kits will come in three packs with one 3 slot cover, one 4 slot cover, and one 5 slot clover.
There will be two variations, one with the 3 slot flat and another with the 3 slot having a built in hand stop.
The three panels with all flats weigh in at .8oz and will retail for $19.95 with an introductory price of $18.00
The three panel kit with the hand stop panel weighs in at .9oz and will retail for $19.95 with and introductory price of $18.00

Mounted on a MI-SSK

Mounted on a BCM KMR

Thank you,
PETE
MI

ETA-Showing the different colors currently available.

Posted: 3/26/2014 6:49:42 PM EDT

[#1]

The panels shown are the first shot. The production parts will be a much more Matt finish .
Thanks
Troy
MI

Posted: 3/26/2014 7:02:52 PM EDT

[#2]

They look excellent!

So tired of all the vaporware keymod panel covers....

so...

WHEN?!?!?

Posted: 3/26/2014 7:50:12 PM EDT

[#3]

I like them buuuuuttttt ..... at this side of $75 to cover the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock rails with pieces of plastic is a little unrealistic for me.

Posted: 3/26/2014 8:09:42 PM EDT

[#4]

yay!!

Posted: 3/26/2014 8:32:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Sounds quite expensive. Guess I'm stuck with noveske.

Posted: 3/26/2014 9:23:37 PM EDT

[#6]

These look nice.

Any chance for a keymod VFG?

Posted: 3/26/2014 11:56:57 PM EDT

[#7]

I would rather see them without the logo.

Posted: 3/27/2014 7:33:15 AM EDT

[#8]

black and fde

Posted: 3/27/2014 8:14:48 AM EDT

[#9]

These will be offered in Black,FDE,Fol and eventually a few other colors.

TROY
MI

Posted: 3/29/2014 5:28:59 PM EDT

[#10]

you should offer these for sale by the piece. the way id like mine setup is two 5 slot panels, and two 3 slot hand stop panels. i cant have that setup unless i buy two whole package deals. doesnt make since to me. i was really anxious for these to be released to......

Posted: 3/31/2014 2:32:28 PM EDT

[#11]

Priced me out.

Posted: 3/31/2014 11:30:31 PM EDT

[#12]

Love it I have your other rail covers on my as gen 2 and these will be going on my ssk

Posted: 4/1/2014 12:33:14 AM EDT

[#13]

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These look nice.

Any chance for a keymod VFG?

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+1 to this!

Posted: 4/1/2014 2:36:22 AM EDT

[#14]

I like them buuuuuttttt ..... at this side of $75 to cover the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock rails with pieces of plastic is a little unrealistic for me.

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/big nod

Too rich for my blood.

Posted: 4/1/2014 3:12:51 AM EDT

[#15]

Would have picked some but the price is

Posted: 4/1/2014 6:46:56 AM EDT

[#16]

Two sets of noveske panels for 19 bucks will do the same thing these panels do for $75. Am I missing something. They look great tho nonetheless.

Posted: 4/1/2014 12:22:17 PM EDT

[#17]

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I like them buuuuuttttt ..... at this side of $75 to cover the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock rails with pieces of plastic is a little unrealistic for me.

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This.

Also, maybe just because these are pre-production, but they look a little warped on the rail. Would have liked the smallest panel to also be secured with with 2 slots to keep warping to a minimum.

Posted: 4/3/2014 10:46:53 PM EDT

[#18]

MI, I love your stuff, but... lower that price, or make it a pack of 6 covers.
And personally, I like the one size panels for your SSG2 rail... I think that making a whole bunch of different sizes may complicate things.

Posted: 4/4/2014 11:08:28 AM EDT

[#19]

These appear to be much higher quality than the plastic noveske panels and thus the higher price.

I will try to get some of these for review.

I currently run noveske panels on my NSR and Midwest SSK rail.

Posted: 4/5/2014 9:27:29 PM EDT

[#20]

I can't find them actually listed for sale anywhere on their website. Is it not actually up and live yet?

Or if it is would somebody mind emailing me the link.

Thanks!

Posted: 4/7/2014 2:45:49 PM EDT

[#21]

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I can't find them actually listed for sale anywhere on their website. Is it not actually up and live yet?

Or if it is would somebody mind emailing me the link.

Thanks!

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I just updated the OP with actual production parts and introductory pricing.
These should be ready to ship in the next couple of weeks!

Posted: 4/9/2014 9:06:36 AM EDT

[#22]

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I just updated the OP with actual production parts and introductory pricing.
These should be ready to ship in the next couple of weeks!

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Am I missing something, or are these not up on the website yet? They are not listed on the furniture tab or rail covers option.

Thanks.

Posted: 4/12/2014 11:33:52 PM EDT

[#23]

I want that one with the handstop.

Posted: 4/13/2014 4:15:39 PM EDT

[#24]

Nice to see another option on the market.

In for 1 of each kit.

Thanks MI!

Posted: 4/13/2014 8:50:05 PM EDT

[#25]

why couldn't i just buy 3x5 slot covers?

Posted: 4/21/2014 7:17:46 AM EDT

[#26]

I just ordered two sets today. I can cover all the spots I need and nowhere near 75.00 including shipping. Hope to have them soon. I will post pics.

Posted: 4/25/2014 10:02:51 PM EDT

[#27]

just ordered a handstop kit and a panel kit today I will post pics as soon as I receive the FDE ones.

Posted: 4/26/2014 10:16:27 PM EDT

[#28]

it looks like Midwest listened to our requests and they are selling the kits or single panels. I bought the hand stop kit and an extra panel. It was only 24.00 so I think it was a fair price. They got it to me in 3 days so I was happy with that too.The panels are great. Much better then the other key mod covers I have tried. I really like these and they don't make the rail feel any fatter. I will definitely be buying another set of these. Nice work MI.

Posted: 4/30/2014 9:23:55 PM EDT

[#29]

We will be doing these in two additional colors . A stealth gray and a lighter wolf gray.

Thanks.
Troy
MI.

Posted: 5/4/2014 11:05:00 PM EDT

[#30]

What was the reason for having 3 different sizes of covers in each pack instead of all the same size like in your SS gen 2 covers?

Posted: 5/5/2014 11:51:25 AM EDT

[#31]

The reason is three different lengths. ,3,4,5 slot in length. You can come up any combination odd or even to cover different length rails.
Troy
MI

Posted: 5/5/2014 6:42:49 PM EDT

[#32]

these things look bitchen.

Posted: 5/6/2014 4:05:28 AM EDT

[#33]

They are great in person, my rail is back from cerakote and I can finally install them tomm, looking forward to it.

Posted: 5/6/2014 4:21:08 AM EDT

[#34]

these are awesome - big fan

Posted: 5/6/2014 7:40:09 PM EDT

[#35]

Just ordered some for my pws, looking forward to them.

Posted: 5/6/2014 9:17:29 PM EDT

[#36]

I tossed my Noveske covers in the trash after getting these in.
A LOT nicer.
Nicely shaped, love the texture and love the way they look.
MUCH easier to install than the Noveskes too.........

Really happy with how these turned out.

Posted: 5/8/2014 1:14:53 AM EDT

[#37]

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I tossed my Noveske covers in the trash after getting these in.
A LOT nicer.
Nicely shaped, love the texture and love the way they look.
MUCH easier to install than the Noveskes too.........

Really happy with how these turned out.

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agree 100% - these are awesome! Attached to my Rainier Arms keymod rail flawlessly and they actually stay tight on the gun after 500 rds (took it out today)

Posted: 5/10/2014 11:09:08 PM EDT

[#38]

Got my panels in and installed, great product:

Posted: 5/11/2014 11:38:04 PM EDT

[#39]

Will the 3 slot/ hand stop panel fit a regular ss handguard? As it only has one screw I thought it may, provided the hardware is the same. I really don't want to dremel my "proper" version down to fit in front of a lanco gripstop. Thoughts?

Posted: 5/12/2014 4:40:44 AM EDT

[#40]

These look real good.

Posted: 5/15/2014 2:37:08 AM EDT

[#41]

Got mine, feel great might use them on the sides too just haven't put them on

Posted: 5/15/2014 2:48:13 PM EDT

[#42]

Question, what's the rope in the handguard about?

Posted: 5/15/2014 3:23:31 PM EDT

[#43]

also, anyone know what and how many panels I need to cover a 10.5" keymod rail completely?

Posted: 5/15/2014 4:41:18 PM EDT

[#44]

count how many slots per side.
panels are 3,4,5 slots per panel.
there are 9 slots on a 10 inch key mod
thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 5/15/2014 5:44:13 PM EDT

[#45]

Thanks for that. I'm at work so I can't look at my gun at the moment.

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count how many slots per side.
panels are 3,4,5 slots per panel.
there are 9 slots on a 10 inch key mod
thanks
TROY
MI

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Posted: 5/15/2014 6:00:41 PM EDT

[#46]

Put your logo on the underside.

Posted: 5/15/2014 6:12:19 PM EDT

[#47]

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Put your logo on the underside.

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We will be leaving our logo as is.

Thank you,
PETE
MI

Posted: 5/15/2014 10:27:59 PM EDT

[#48]

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Question, what's the rope in the handguard about?

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I was trying to think of a way to add grooves or grip to my rifle without adding the weight or bulk, and there is not much out for keymod prior to these great rail covers. So I bought the Warsport Rail bungee for $10 and it is working good so far, just waiting to see how long until the heat destroys it. If it breaks I have the MI rail covers waiting to be put on. But for a cheap light way to add some texture or groove grip to your rail, The Warsport rail bungee works good.