Rail Covers?

DerBarbarian

Hey guy's I just have a quick question, I purchased a Troy Industries 7" Battle Rail for my AR15 and decided to purchase some of those rail covers not only to protect the rails, but also to make it a little more comfortable to grip the hand guard. I know there are a few different brands available and I was just curious if you guys might be able to point me to the best ones. I've seen ones that come individually for around $5-6 a pop, a 3 pack for about $17 or a 4 pack for about $25, the 4 pack would ideally be the one I would like to purchase I don't have any attachments on the hand guard currently so I think it would look a little funny to just have 3 of those covers on it. I would appreciate any info you guys can pass my way!

Riomouse911

I'll be watching this thread for the same reason, I put a quad-rail on my BCM and it's a razor if I am not careful. (I added a Streamlight SL-1 light to it for 100 bucks, that makes a difference when it's dark.) Hopefully someone has a good set that won't break the bank.

Anonymouse

This is what I use, easily cut to length:

http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG013/174

spas12

quote:Originally posted by m1aguy
This is what I use, easily cut to length:

http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG013/174

I don't know the brand I have, but that is the style I prefer.

ruger41

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=342

I have the ladder style on my Rock River. They seem to work ok.

DerBarbarian

Those ladder ones look interesting, I think I would like to get the ones that are a bit rounded/curved, it just seems like it would be much more comfortable to grip the hand guard with those. There are a few different brands out there and I'm honestly not sure which ones to go with, the other problem is finding a 4 pack, most of the ones I've found only come in packages of 3.

Riomouse911

With a 3-pack, I guess you leave the top rail uncovered..unless you wrap your hands all the way around the forearm to shoot you'll never notice it.

I've seen the ladder ones, too, I'll give them a shot.

saserby

Magpul makes the rounded type like you want in a strip that you can trim. UTG has individual pieces that are about 2" long. If you look close, the sides are the Magpul and the bottom rail is the UTG. If I were to cover the top, it would be a ladder type.

cndrdk

If you like the ladder type, check out the Surefire ones. The "rungs" across are not flat, but concave. Feel good and look good.

Riomouse911

I just bought two sets of the Magpul ones from Botach, along with 4 oz of Slip 2000 EWL. About 9 skins per set for the covers, free shipping and no tax.