Quoted: Someone should make a plate carrier with soft-armor side protection -- the idea being that soft armor behind the plates is kinda wasted.
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You do understand that most plates require their use in conjunction with soft armor to achieve their rating, right?
Also, the carrier you have above will do exactly what you just asked - by default. Put your BALCS-cut soft armor in the carrier and add plates (or not) - the soft armor will wrap to the sides and give you some protection. You could also go with Eagle's Plate Carrier with Cummerbun, and get some extra soft armor panels for the side pockets built into the cummerbun.
As to your question of "best" armor carrier - you really need to define your mission / what your intended role is.
Hope this helps,
Clint