Magpul XTM Rail Covers problem

[Trbo6gn]

I'm having trouble keeping the XTM panels tight on the rail. Everytime i shoot they loosen and will fall off. Has anyone else had this problem and what's the fix?

 

[Spoon22]

Any chance you bought the PTS version for airsoft?

 

[erwos]

I've used the XTMs (and handstop kits) extensively, and I know what you're talking about. The solution I used was to lightly smack the panel with a small nylon mallet while squeezing the sides. Worked very well.

Now, if you think that's bad, wait until you try to get them off.

Still, I really like the XTMs on my AR-15s - I know that ladders are much lower profile, but I also found they didn't do as good a job of protecting my hands.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

Can't say I have. In fact, they are so damn tight, it's going to be a pain in the ass getting them off. Are you sure you put them on right? Are you sure you didn't get the airsoft versions?

 

[erwos]

The OP probably isn't getting them all the way closed. They go on pretty damn tight.

 

[Trbo6gn]

I purchased them from Midway. I have pushed them as tight as possible but havn't tryed using a mallet yet. I'll give that a try and hopefully they will stay tight.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

I purchased them from Midway. I have pushed them as tight as possible but havn't tryed using a mallet yet. I'll give that a try and hopefully they will stay tight.

I didn't need to use a mallet but it did take me a few minutes to understand how they snapped on. They should be extremely tight once you have them installed properly. Make sure they are fully snapped.

 

[El_flasko]

Glad I read this thread as I have a set on the way.

 

[jrumann59]

never had an issue with unbroken ones. Some times the tabs can get flexed out and do not want to lock.