What kind of rail covers ??

[Snake Plissken]

Just wanted to know what kind of rail covers you members use on your 15/22 if any and if you have pictures that would be great, thanks.

 

[Majorlk]

Just wanted to know what kind of rail covers you members use on your 15/22 if any and if you have pictures that would be great, thanks.

I use the ladder rail covers. The solid covers make the forend too thick for my hands.

 

[Jim03]

I use the ladder covers as well. Mine are made by Magpul.

 

[StlBluesFan72]

I use ladder covers I got off Amazon for about 4 dollars for a set of 4. I went to buy the Magpul covers til I realized they were $11 for ONE The ones I got, black, and FDE, have been awesome and fit perfect. I agree with Majorlk .. the others are too large and make it harder to get a nice firm hold at least for me, and I have pretty large hands. YMMV.

http://www.amazon.com/Handguard-Lad...=1348169445&sr=8-18&keywords=quad+rail+covers

 

[Snake Plissken]

Great thanks for the info

 

[cowboyfanVA]

I went with the Magpul XTM covers..... I like the digital camo look

 

[w0ady]

+1 for ladder covers. xtm covers were too stiff and rubber covers were too bulky.

 

[Calif1313]

I use ladder covers too.

 

[Shooting Padre]

I used UTG, 12 for around eight bucks. They really work and are cheap.

 

[Snake Plissken]

What color do you think would go best with my Realtree APG 15/22??

 

[StlBluesFan72]

What color do you think would go best with my Realtree APG 15/22??

Probably FDE or OD I would imagine. Black would really stand out on that rifle.

 

[w0ady]

dont forget about foilage green.

 

[Jack Wagon]

Just ordered some black ones for my green baby.

 

[Majorlk]

What color do you think would go best with my Realtree APG 15/22??

FDE, in my opinion.

 

[rraisley]

I use ladder covers I got off Amazon for about 4 dollars for a set of 4.

I've seen the ladder (and other) covers on a lot of 15-22's here, and they look good. I haven't found the bare rail to be at all uncomfortable, or slippery, or anything, though. And of course I couldn't cover portions of the rail where I might mount things (I keep my scope mounted on the bottom with a QD when in my bag, with the red dot on top).

Is there a real improvement in handling or feel with them, or are they just for looks?

 

[photoracer]

No the ladder covers feel much better that the bare rails and the rubber makes the grip surer. Until I went to aftermarket handguards I used Ergo ladder covers exclusivley on my quad rails. Now I cut them up to use on the modular short rails on my new handguards.

 

[Zax]

I have the UTG ladder covers too, they're cheap and work great. I put them on the sides and underneath except where I mount accessories.

They add grip and help protect the rails. Think they were about $6 for a set.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Thanks for the input. I ordered some 7" Tan and OD ladders ( pack of 4ea ) $4.99 a set that way I can choose what color I like best. For that price even if I don't like them I am not out that much.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ACSLW2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078X7FCS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

 

[w0ady]

ya they're cheap enough to try out. i bought 2 sets of black so i could cut 1 up to different sizes and cover the entire rail/leave space for my add-ons.

 

[Majorlk]

I've seen the ladder (and other) covers on a lot of 15-22's here, and they look good. I haven't found the bare rail to be at all uncomfortable, or slippery, or anything, though. And of course I couldn't cover portions of the rail where I might mount things (I keep my scope mounted on the bottom with a QD when in my bag, with the red dot on top).

Is there a real improvement in handling or feel with them, or are they just for looks?[/QUOTE]

Try them once and you'll never take them off.