Triad Rail - why do they have ladder covers

[Bolivar]

Possibly a dumb question, but what was the triad rail issued with rail covers? I can't see it being a good place to place your support hand to grip the rifle so why bother with rail covers?

Just something I was wondering about. Can anybody shed some light on the rational?

 

[ShawnC6]

Looks

 

[enefgee]

To stop you from cheese gratering your hand, and or damaging the rail?

 

[Boltgun]

More to protect from being damaged

 

[Bolivar]

More to protect from being damaged

Oh yeah, I can see that now that you mention it. Makes sense. Thanks BG.

 

[TheArmyMan204]

There's no such thing as a stupid question

 

[Gunnerlove]

To reduce snagging on cam nets.

 

[-[Crosshair]-]

Like Boltgun said, it's to protect them. Since they are at the front of your rifle it's really easy to hit them on stuff and bur or break the hell out of the rails.

 

[Cpt.Flan]

All lies... All he want is to know where to find one... hehe

 

[RobertMcC]

Dumb question is why they issued them? Theyre useless and I find it funny people run out and grab triads to complete the look of the accessory nobody likes. Dont forget not to loose your accu wedge.

 

[Harry Callahan]

Never liked the Triad at all. A RAS would have been the perfect solution for both C7-8... The triad is cumbersome and makes the rifle front heavy all by itself and way too slow when any accessories are mounted.