I like the Larue index clips, dunno if its relevant here but I use them as hand markers and my light markers, it helps somewhat with the heat but minimal.
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I like the Larue index clips, dunno if its relevant here but I use them as hand markers and my light markers, it helps somewhat with the heat but minimal.
I use them to protect my rails. that means everywhere there is nothing mounted...
When I had a quad rail on my AR I used the round type covers on the bottom and sides and a ladder type on the top rail.
NYH1.
I go all three sides and leave the top open to help with the gun "cooling". I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do it.
I'm in agreeance with most folks here. I cover every single unused slot that can be logically covered. I never run ladders on the bottom though and prefer beefier and more ergonomic options like XTM enhanced ot XT panels.
I run ladders at 3, 6 and 9 where there is exposed rail. One reason is comfort, the other is protection of the rail.
Does anyone use the Larue index clips? Are they solid(do they fall out)?
I go back and forth with the covers. Sometimes I use them and sometimes I don't. When I do, it's one strip on each side and for no real reason I might run one on the top.
On the bottom, I'm running stippled LaRue index clips but might remove all covers again and see how it feels.
On the bottom I usually just have a AFG2 or TD stubby, no covers.
Exposed sides get covers, and if I have extra I put a small portion on the top where my hand / fingers touch the top rail.
Again, do what works for you.
I have XTMs and they are nice but honest am only using them right now because I took them in on trade and am short on rail ladders. At times I've used them on the side and they are comfortable, but kind of a bitch to get on and off?
YMMV,
What I think is interesting is that if you read the stats, rail ladders weigh more per slot covered than most rail cover options. I never would have guessed that. I run them because I like my gun sleek and still want protection for my rails.