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Posted: 2/15/2006 3:59:31 AM EDT
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Try emailing or calling Magpul about this. They could easily confirm if you got the real deal or not. And if not, they would be probably be very interested in someone using their good name to scam people.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 4:21:32 AM EDT
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Definitely call Magpul and have a chat with them!
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Posted: 2/15/2006 4:24:48 AM EDT
[#3]
Whos rail system and what vintage???
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Posted: 2/15/2006 4:41:42 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/15/2006 4:51:55 AM EDT
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Mine are harder plastic and also came in a plastic bag. I am quite sure mine are the real deal, just figured the company I ordered from had them in bulk so they just counted out the amount I ordered in the bag. Also, like said above they will not slide on, and they are harder to clip on untill you know the best way todo it.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 5:36:13 AM EDT
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Mine are very hard plastic like rubber also.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 6:54:59 AM EDT
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 These are magpul xt rail covers and they don't slide on. You have to start at one end and work them on and then push them down working it as you go further down the panel. They have slots on the inside that will lock into your handguards so they don't move. They are not solid rubber. More like a flexable plastic. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:37:26 AM EDT
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Thanks for quick answer, definitely the ladder-style covers are NOT magpul, I've checked their website and from the pics they are definitely RUBBER, mine are HARD plastic that do not flex at all, they are brittle and not to spec, they not fit on my rails. My forend is an olyarms FIRSH handguard.
As for the XT covers, they are not rubberish at all, hard plastic, and somewhat brittle, I will post pics when I will return from work. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 7:43:03 AM EDT
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I believe your issue would be with the online retailer that sold you these things, right? I mean from the sounds of it, you don't have actual Magpul products and didn't buy direct from Magpul... Just wanted to be clear on the details. Thanks. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 8:11:02 AM EDT
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Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I thought the one thing rubber from Magpul are the Magpuls. The rail covers are plasitc, at least all that I have seen and felt, but never seen the ladder type 1st hand, but I don't think they would be rubber either bacause the rail would cut them up and if they streched easy wouldn't they just come off all the time?  Maybe Magpul will chime in soon... |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 8:31:27 AM EDT
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From the sounds of it, Magpul has nothing to do with it. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 8:51:44 AM EDT
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I just ment for a better discription of their product, "is it rubber or plastic" that type of thing 
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Posted: 2/15/2006 9:01:44 AM EDT
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I've clarly stated in my first post that I've bought the items from an online store, not directly from magpul.
That pic:  Is taken from magpul site and show a ladder rail cover that is FLEXIBLE, mine is NOT if I try to bend as in the pic, it immediately show sign of stress, as if it would break. When I return from work I will post pics. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 9:07:54 AM EDT
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1.) Magpul has an online store too. 2.) It wasn't clear, or I wouldn't have asked. 3.) It's clear now. 4.) I'm sorry you got screwed. 5.) Contact the store you bought from and tell them you want to return the JUNK. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 9:37:53 AM EDT
[#15]
What site did you get them from?
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Posted: 2/15/2006 10:16:41 AM EDT
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probably from an italian site...if so, here is the reason I buy only from the US: I've found too many retailers here in Italy that sell junk or airsoft suff instead of real stuff
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Posted: 2/15/2006 10:40:04 AM EDT
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I would still give Magpul a heads up on this company anyways. They probably cant do much though. As long as this company doesnt import their stuff into the US, US patent laws dont apply to them.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 11:45:45 AM EDT
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Hey Underdog.
Send those panels to me along with where you bought them from and I will send you a set of real ones in return. Sounds like someone cast some copies in hard resin or somthing. Why they would do that is beyond me. Real panels are made from Sanopreme are are flexible. I have Magpuls from 6 years ago that are still just as flexable as when they were made, so this stuff doesn't get hard. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 11:47:04 AM EDT
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That is GOOD business right there.......!!!!! 
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Posted: 2/15/2006 12:12:59 PM EDT
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Yeah thats good!
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Posted: 2/15/2006 12:55:42 PM EDT
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yes, really good!
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Posted: 2/15/2006 12:58:12 PM EDT
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for magpul for stepping in and helping in a situation that barely has anything to do with him out of his pocket.thread starter, next time i think it would be best to order from a reputable dealer or magpul direct.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 1:26:51 PM EDT
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Reason #1,223,459 why Magpul is great.
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Posted: 2/15/2006 2:13:55 PM EDT
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I hope it works out for you and resolve this issue. I don't know the Magpul rail covers but from the looks from one of your pics, it seems to be mared up some. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 2:52:41 PM EDT
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Those look like Magpul XT rail panels to me. Look exactly like mine.
As for the ladders, I don't know. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 3:04:37 PM EDT
[#27]
Heck YEAH! Magpul ROCKS! 
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Posted: 2/15/2006 3:14:08 PM EDT
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Those ladders look like cheap Surefire copies. They have that indent on the top of the ladder but the real thing are very soft and pliable. I'd say you've been cheated by the dealer.
Here's a pic of REAL Surefire ladder rails. They're so soft you could tie them in a knot. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 3:32:51 PM EDT
[#29]
I cannot tell about the XT panels from the pics (other than ours are very flexible).
The ladders on the other hand have some things that don't match up with the current sample I have here.  First of all the ejector pin layout (circles in the mold) on the rear is different. The one shown has rows of two pins where as ours have two followed by singles centrally located. Also the bottem edge of the panel looks flat and on ours it is curved around in two other places. New ladders have ergogrip.net on them now (they are the patent holder and manufacture of both the ladders and XTs) but eairler versions were unmarked. |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 6:19:09 PM EDT
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Great information, thankyou for bending over backwards to not only help out one poster, but to help out the rest of us who wouldn't have known the little things to look for.
Well done! |
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Posted: 2/15/2006 9:48:01 PM EDT
[#31]
Thanks for the response, I bet that even the XT covers are fakes,they are hard as hell, not flexible in the slightest.
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Posted: 2/16/2006 10:38:28 AM EDT
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Then mine must be fake as well because they are exactly the same as your XT panels.
 I got mine from bravocompanyusa.com Yes they are hard! I had to work for about 15 minutes just to figure out how to get them on, but once you figure it out the others will go on easier. |
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Posted: 2/16/2006 10:59:14 AM EDT
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Bravo Co. that sell fake stuff?? are you sure? 
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Posted: 2/16/2006 11:16:26 AM EDT
[#35]
I think the ment he was being humorus... or joking I got it
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Posted: 2/16/2006 10:17:05 PM EDT
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I've installed the "supposed"XT covers on my ar, now that is what I will do:
It's unfair to me to send the covers to magpul USA without further investigation, so I've ordered one set of XTs from a VERY reputable Italian dealer (www.tacticalsense.com), I will compare the two sets and will keep you informed. |
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Posted: 2/17/2006 12:08:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2006 10:08:52 AM EDT
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As for now,I've concluded that even the XT covers are not original magpul's ones, they are hard plastic, while the original ones are more like a very hard rubberized plastic, but pliable.
I will post photos soon, thanks for attention. |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 9:10:28 AM EDT
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Magpul's owner mr Fitzpatrick told his authorized dealer in Italy to have my fake covers shipped to have them changed for the real ones.
I've just received the new ones, the ladder covers are completely different from the fake ones, they fit perfectly on my rails. The same is true for XTs. MANY THANKS TO MAGPUL and www.tacticalsense.com exceptional customer service! |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 3:50:34 PM EDT
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