That's true but it's not the primary reason that a holster that stays open without the gun in it is the only type that should be used. The reason is safety. IMO, a good test for a holster is to put the (unloaded) gun in it (holster not on the belt) and try your damndest to move the trigger with the gun still in the holster. If the trigger can be moved, at all, the holster shouldn't be used. It's also quite common for people to muzzle themselves while holding a softside holster open with their other hand, or, if they're trying to holster one handed, they muzzle their body while trying to use the barrel to push the mouth of the holster open.A hard-sided holster can really help in securing the firearm and distributing weight to a belt.