I’ve been wrestling with the same decision myself. I’ve tried both hard shell and soft gun holsters, and it really depends on what you’re comfortable with. For me, I lean towards a soft shell when I’m out and about, especially for casual carry like in
Coon Rapids MN conceal carry situations. It’s a bit more flexible and comfortable, especially on longer days.
I remember one time when I was at the grocery store, I was wearing a soft shell and barely noticed it, which was a huge win. But for times when I need more structure—like if I’m going for a run or need a bit more stability—I’ll switch to hard shell.