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3/30/2014 5:24:59 PM EDT
I want to get someb rail panels in FDE or multiple colors to go in my DD LIte Rail III. I like the look of XTM enhances but hate the pain they are to remove, I like ladders for looks and comfort too but heard bad things as far as heat resistance, and only hear good things about Larue Index Clips but haven't seen many cool builds with them. Pictures and opinion welcome.
3/30/2014 5:38:46 PM EDT
[#1]
I am running XTM rail covers on several weapons.
I have not run any mag dumps, but they seem fine for normal shooting.
I don’t really see where they are a pain to remove, but then I rarely remove any.
3/30/2014 5:51:40 PM EDT
[#2]
Here's a cool build with them.
3/30/2014 7:26:50 PM EDT
[#3]
Use Gloves.  I use leather work gloves if I am doing a couple of mag dumps.  Ladder rails work fine in these cases.
3/30/2014 8:48:10 PM EDT
[#4]
Ladder rails or Larue index clips are what I prefer.

I actually only use ladder rails currently just because they are the least bulky.
3/30/2014 9:19:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Ladder rails. I like the XTM covers too, but they add too much bulk IMO.
3/30/2014 9:32:07 PM EDT
[#6]
I like the Surefire ladder rails. They're fairly cheap and easy to cut to length. You can always buy 7 cans of LT index clips and build a rainbow!
3/30/2014 9:43:36 PM EDT
[#7]
I use ladder covers, but I usually wear Camelback heat grip gloves because I like to shoot suppressed, and I burned myself too many times.
3/31/2014 4:19:58 AM EDT
[#8]
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I like the Surefire ladder rails. They're fairly cheap and easy to cut to length. You can always buy 7 cans boxes of LT index clips and build a rainbow!
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FIFY  They don't come in cans anymore  

I love the Larue Index Clips.  I just got my order in over the weekend and they look and feel great.  They snap on very firmly and have zero movement on the rail.
3/31/2014 4:53:16 AM EDT
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FIFY  They don't come in cans anymore  

I love the Larue Index Clips.  I just got my order in over the weekend and they look and feel great.  They snap on very firmly and have zero movement on the rail.
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I like the Surefire ladder rails. They're fairly cheap and easy to cut to length. You can always buy 7 cans boxes of LT index clips and build a rainbow!

FIFY  They don't come in cans anymore  

I love the Larue Index Clips.  I just got my order in over the weekend and they look and feel great.  They snap on very firmly and have zero movement on the rail.


Well, fuck me! The can was the best part.
3/31/2014 5:47:39 AM EDT
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Well, fuck me! The can was the best part.
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I like the Surefire ladder rails. They're fairly cheap and easy to cut to length. You can always buy 7 cans boxes of LT index clips and build a rainbow!

FIFY  They don't come in cans anymore  

I love the Larue Index Clips.  I just got my order in over the weekend and they look and feel great.  They snap on very firmly and have zero movement on the rail.


Well, fuck me! The can was the best part.


It sucks.  I had a nice pyramid going on the gun table, holding tactical trinkets Then, my last order came in a little brown box.  So bummed.

The rail panel thing goes full circle.  Start with ladders, try every damn panel, back to ladders.  I have a box full of that shit I ended up hating.  Clips, ladders, and a good pair of gloves for me, now.
3/31/2014 6:03:59 AM EDT
[#11]
Do the index clips still come with all the goodies like the hat, dillo, ect. When purchased directly from Larue?
3/31/2014 6:46:48 AM EDT
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Do the index clips still come with all the goodies like the hat, dillo, ect. When purchased directly from Larue?
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IDK. How much Dillo Dust or "pocket Constitutions' does one man need??? If you need a Dillo to open your beer, turn in your man card immediately!
3/31/2014 7:01:33 AM EDT
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Well, fuck me! The can was the best part.
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I like the Surefire ladder rails. They're fairly cheap and easy to cut to length. You can always buy 7 cans boxes of LT index clips and build a rainbow!

FIFY  They don't come in cans anymore  

I love the Larue Index Clips.  I just got my order in over the weekend and they look and feel great.  They snap on very firmly and have zero movement on the rail.


Well, fuck me! The can was the best part.

I know right  That's okay cause I got some sweet swag that included a Blue Dillo, a pocket Constitution, and two bumper stickers  
3/31/2014 7:01:39 AM EDT
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I want to get someb rail panels in FDE or multiple colors to go in my DD LIte Rail III. I like the look of XTM enhances but hate the pain they are to remove, I like ladders for looks and comfort too but heard bad things as far as heat resistance, and only hear good things about Larue Index Clips but haven't seen many cool builds with them. Pictures and opinion welcome.
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I really like Tango Down Scar rail covers as they are low profile.


 






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3/31/2014 7:05:45 AM EDT
[#15]
As Alaska511 stated I've gone "full circle" and just use ladder rails. They just fucking work!!!
3/31/2014 7:20:37 AM EDT
[#16]
I run the XTM rails of mixed colors on my work gun which is a Spikes, but the XTMs add a significant bulk to the rails.

I also got some LaRue Index Clips just for fun for my LaRue. Here's a pic. 'Merica!

http://i58.tinypic.com/2cx7qqr.png
3/31/2014 7:57:28 AM EDT
[#17]
I prefer ladders for their slimness.
3/31/2014 10:35:02 AM EDT
[#18]
LaRue Index clips are my favorite rail covers. After that, its XTM enhanced, and lastly ladder covers. I don't like all of the other bulky rail covers out there.
3/31/2014 10:56:33 AM EDT
[#19]
I use these combination of rail covers, XTM Extreme, KAC or TangoDown, LaRue Index Clips, and Magpul ladder.

XTM Extreme covers where my hand is located, usually left, right and bottom rails.

KAC or TangoDown panels at the bottom front rail so I could easily remove it when I use my bi-pod.

Ladder covers on the top rail just to protect my hand and webbing gear from the sharp edges of the rail.

Index Clips at small areas that are not covered by the other panels, because I don't like to cut panels in small pieces.


3/31/2014 11:24:10 AM EDT
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