Magpul XTM's?

[Stickman]

Compared to an XT panel how close do the new XTMs lay to the rail?

I like the texture of the XT panels but I prefer the low profile of ladders. How do these new XTMs feel when mounted?

I think the largest difference between XTMs and ladder covers when you compare the feel is that the ladders allow your hand to continue feeling the flat surface of the rail. The XTM is pretty thin, but still rounds out the rail, which changes the feel even though its not adding all that much to it.