AR15 carry case. Soft side, or hard

[yeti rider]

What is the usual method of transport for your rifle? I was looking at soft cases and hard cases. I'm guessing they both have their own advantages/disadvantages. Does anyone care to chime in?

 

[mammynun]

I prefer soft for local transportation, if you plan on flying hardcases are required.

Soft packs better for me in my vehicle and provides all the protection that I want for my AR's, and they're lighter. None of that may apply to you if you only transport one AR.

 

[BillD]

Galati. Great soft cases. Lots of protection .

 

[RobbyMaQ]

Yeah, I prefer soft cases... easy to use, soft against the body when carrying/slung over shoulder. But I'm not traveling on airlines with them, and none of my rifles are 'collector items' by any stretch.

 

[wtburnette]

Agree with the above, my preference is for a soft case as well.

 

[TheHive]

I have both and use the hard cases mostly to pack out for the range...

 

[MuttX7]

I have both. I bought the hard case first because I needed a case to travel with and it was on sale. I later bought the soft case because I can throw it over my shoulder while carrying my other gear.

 

[derrickgoins]

Another vote for soft cases.

 

[masterdekoy]

Soft cases are so much easier to store as they take up less room. They don't provide the same level of protection, but it's mostly not needed.

 

[M67]

I have both and really prefer soft cases. I have several Drago cases and use them and they're great with lots of pouches. I also have a Pelican 1720 and 1700 but even empty they're heavy, load them up with a long gun and several handguns and dayum. They're great for transportation if you need a hard case but loaded they're just heavy

 

[yeti rider]

Thank you for all of the replies. I was thinking soft case, but wanted to see if there was something I was missing.

 

[tacticalmaster45]

Soft cases here too - they are typically half cost of hard cases and take up a third of the space. Hard cases have their place as those before me have stated but for 90% of firearm transportation soft cases will serve you well.

 

[OutdoorDad]

Mine came with a hard case. So hard case.
But if I were buying, I'd probably go soft case.

 

[ruger44srh]

I just bought 3 soft cases on sale at Midway for $20.00 each. Look like good quality and 4 mag pockets and one large pocket.