Originally Posted by
Failure2Stop
I never saw the use of a hard case until I went to a LE Carbine course. The cops were storing their M4s in BH! softcases in their trunks. Ever see what a cop keeps in the trunk? Well, it includes the kitchen sink. Anyway, as it happens, frequently used gear winds up on top of infrequently used gear. As these individuals are average beat cops, their M4s are used infrequently. So about 300 lbs of law-enforcement paraphenilia sits on top of their M4 and filled magazines for months on end. Next thing you know, their sights are broken, their receiver extensions are bent, their magazines won't feed, etc.
Since the back of SUV is filled with hundreds of pounds of shifting weight from ammo, armor, emergency kits, and the same kit of my buddies, the hard case is just a step in the right direction for preventative care.
At least that's what I told my ex-wife when I bought the cases.