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Posted: 1/8/2006 9:06:27 AM EDT
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I have always used KAC in the past. I am not big on friction fit covers but I am open right now to what ever you guys think. What is your opinion on type and brand? |
Tango Down and Magpul both make excellent rail covers. C4 www.GRTactical.com 
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I like the Magpul ladder type rail covers but I am concerned with the rail heating up really hot during prolonged rapid fire. The Magpul XT friction fit and I don't really like that. The TD BG rail covers seem "too thick." I would get the Knight ones again, but ~$22 per cover is expensive for what you get. (Not to mention all the different sizes you might need.) WTA: I guess I looking for an alterantive that is low profile, cuttable, locks in place, and doesn't require a personal loan to buy. |
The ones I have on my Surefire are from SF. They're the rubber ladder type. They haven't had any damage from rapid fire as of yet. I just received a KAC friction fit and am undecided as to what is "best" in my personal opinion... The snag I hit is that for a complete set- many of the varieties damn near cost as much as my newer set of YHM 2pc railed handguards. I'm thinkink to just let the rails get dinged, scratched etc and I'll use a nice pair of gloves to take the bite out of em. C'mon- it's fricken rubber &/or plastic. How much can that stuff cost to manufacture!?  Sly |
Yeah - I wouldn't worry too much about that. Those things can stand up to some heat. |
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Ok- I found some on the EE for $13 each. Not a bad price. I usually only put rail covers on the sides and bottom with the theory that heat rises. Should I drop some ladder type covers on the top for protection? Does anyone else do this? Am I just overly paranoid? |
I use ladders on all four sides, and even on my upper's rail between my optic and BUIS. |
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