Rail covers - Magpul XTM

AR/M4 AR General Discussion
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Does anyone use the magpul xtm rail covers? I was wondering how these compare to the other types of rail covers on the market. I’m thinking about picking some of these up, but would like others input on these.

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I use them on two guns. They aren’t as grippy as XT panels, but their low profile allows a much smaller grip radius compared to most covers on the market.

I find that they hold the rail tightly and if you order different colors you an get a “digicam” effect. The first time taking them apart can be confusing, but once you figure out what you’re supposed to do, it’s not an issue.

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if you get them, make sure they’re the newer ones. the older ones had very sharp corners, while the newer ones are rounded just a bit

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[QUOTE=thopkins22;271433]their low profile allows a much smaller grip radius compared to most covers on the market.
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sounds like these would work for since I have smaller hands I guess the only way to find out is for me to actually by them and try them out, thanks for the info

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sounds like these would work for since I have smaller hands I guess the only way to find out is for me to actually by them and try them out, thanks for the info

ok why did it just post twice, hmmmm

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I prefer them over the XTs I used to have because they are thinner and make it more comfortable to hold the forearm…

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What do y’all use to take them off the rail? I already broke one using two rounds.

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How’d ya manage that?

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I just did a push and pry like the instructions say, using two rounds…

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I use a couple of dummy rounds to remove them. I’m surprised you broke it…before I figured it out I pried HARD on one and it held up well. Give Magpul a call, I’m sure they’ll send you a replacement.

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Just use two rounds and be gentel. I just built up all of our SHOT demo rifles, around 20 plus guns. Most of them had XTM’s that were installed and removed several times. Easy day.

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Pics or it didn’t happen. :slight_smile:

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Pics of the rifles or vid of XTM application?

I can do the vid but no can do on the rifles as there are some new things I can’t let out of the bag. :wink:

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I’m guessing pics of the rifles since installation of XTM panels is pretty straightforward:p

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Ah, you figured out my nefarious plan! SHOT sneak peek was what I was going for.

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Please? I have to believe I’m doing something wrong to make it so tough. I used some SP rounds and even broke the soft points off the bullet ends. I can open them up pretty easy with some flat bladed screwdrivers, but no-go with the tip of a round…

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My reply from another thread (my reply is written in BLUE):

Magpul XTM pannels…I kinda like 'em :smiley:

S/F,
Jeff

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Not that I would necessarily do so, but I like having the option to / spares on hand… how many sets of the XTM rail covers would be needed, to fully cover a LaRue 13.2" rail? Anyone know?

Magpul’s item description states:

Each set comes with (4) two-piece panels which will cover one side of a carbine rail

But what would that translate to for the LaRue setup? I’d like to go ahead and put an order in for the covers, but not sure how many I should stick in the cart.

Thanks!

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Just went and checked the safe… 8 XMT’s to completely cover one rail on a LaRue 13.2

S/F,
Jeff

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Awsome. Thank you very much! :slight_smile: