low profile rail covers,,reviews??

[Asc.rudeboy]

i just orderd a DPMS custom AR15
http://www.colemantyler.com/proddetail.php?prod=RFA34H4SG16

im not gonna hang a tone of **** off the rails, so i was wondering if anyone tried the low profile rails,that fit into the grroves to aid in grip and to protect the rails,,,do the rubber insert ones peel back when it gets hot,do they hold up? any info will be appreciated..
http://www.botachtactical.com/falowprraco.html

 

[topgunz1]

I have magpul ladder covers as well as Magpul XT's on my rails, they are great. The XT's have a great grippy surface but they are a PITA to put on. The ladders are low profile and nice, easy install too. No problems even with intense multi day training

 

[tunatuk]

what do people mean protect the rails? it is metal, and isn't going to bend or break. I like the magpul covers for grip, but I don't care about protecting the rails...

can someone explain?

 

[Asc.rudeboy]

all the covers say that,i took it as dust covers with purpose,,to keep dirt and debri from builiding up in the rail system,,,or keep from **** snagging..but i was looking for something with a little beter grip without having a bulky forearm

 

[3wbdriver]

what do people mean protect the rails? it is metal, and isn't going to bend or break. I like the magpul covers for grip, but I don't care about protecting the rails...

can someone explain?

Most are made of aluminum, some are plastic/polymer. They are precision cut for specific mounting options, and under certain strenuous conditions they can get beat up. While it's true most of us will not be exposed to those conditions there is nothing wrong with trying to protect them.

I have met/known people who could bend/break a steel block.

 

[Asc.rudeboy]

for the record,,i broke a slinkey,,,haha long story but its true

 

[owen502]

I have the low profile "ladder" rail covers and they feel alot better than the bare aluminum. They fit on tight and I don't see why they would ever wear out.

 

[LACamper]

I also had no intention in hanging crap off my gun, but wanted a freefloat tube. I went with the clark carbon fiber. I am very happy w/ mine.