CC Pistol question

[rigger7]

Maybe you guys can help me out, I currently own a Beretta 92A1 and a 92G Centurion with a full sized grip. My thought at the time of purchasing both guns is that I would be able to CC the Centurion so far I have tried to conceal it in a Smart Carry but it still seems to print like crazy. I have positioned the pistol in various spots on my person 4 o'clock and 1 o'clock while tucking in my shirt (collared button down) and it would appear that the pistol still prints, is there a best way to conceal one these that I'm not aware of? I'm also realizing that the weight of the Centurion could be an issue in the future.
I shoot both of these pistols really well and I prefer hammer fired SA/DA over DAO, I have tried various single stack 9mm's DAO and to be honest I really suck with them.
Should I be considering ditching my 92 platform and trying a poly DA/SA platform?
I only have room for 2 pistols in my budget so just going out and buying another really is not an option for me, on the plus side I do have a LGS that has an abundance of pistols to rent.
Not sure if this matters I'm 5'11 195lbs.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[YVK]

Concealment of 92 Berettas is a sore spot 'cause I like to shoot them and don't like to carry them. The whole timmy - gamey dilemma for me right there. Your Cent has a barrel /slide length comparable to Glock 17, it weighs some 34 oz empty and has a full sized grip. In two words, big and heavy. There is not much way around it and I can't even imagine Smart carrying it. I find them conceal fairly well in an appendix carry when fitted with a D hammer. If grip length is an issue, you can try to trade one of yours for a Compact 92. I use flat steel baseplate on my carry mag, that helps some. Beyond that, different gun. FWIW, I don't find full size Beretta grip that long, in a relative sense, so if you can't hide it, you probably need to be looking at subcompact plastic like P2000sk and it won't be as shootable as B92s. Good luck.

[deputyG23]

We are roughly the same size. I carried a full size Glock for many years in pancake OWB holsters and leather IWB rigs with varying degrees of comfort. When I finally bought and started using a belt designed to carry a decent size pistol, the comfort level greatly increased. Best $$ I have spent. A waist carried handgun of any size will require dressing around it. I conceal a Glock 22 with a pullover shirt or sweater and have it on anytime I have pants on. Don't forget at least one extra mag on your person.
I own a 92 compact from the '80s and it is a reliable, accurate pistol. Never CC'd it since I have lots more trigger time on the Austrian Tupperware..

[JAD]

Are you trying to conceal with a tucked-in shirt -- is that the idea behind the Smart Carry?

[camsdaddy]

When I carry larger guns in a smart carry i find it easier if the grip is inline with the belt or above it.

[rigger7]

Are you trying to conceal with a tucked-in shirt -- is that the idea behind the Smart Carry?

Yes

[rigger7]

Are you trying to conceal with a tucked-in shirt -- is that the idea behind the Smart Carry?

Yes

[Clay]

The key with Smartcarry is the pants you are wearing. If pants are too low cut, or too tight in the crotch area then they won't work well with Smartcarry.

I carry a 92FS, and I would say that it might be too big for a tuckable holster. I've tried a bunch of the tuckable holsters with different guns and I've never been too pleased with any of them. The Comp-Tac MTAC was probably the best of them, FWIW.

Appendix carry doesn't work for me so I use a Kramer #2 IWB at 3:30 when carrying my 92FS. I love the Berettas, but when carrying in a NPE I roll with a S&W 442 in a Galco Ankle Glove, or a S&W Shield or Glock 26 in a Smartcarry rig.

[ranger]

If you like TDA but want lighter, maybe change to the CZ P09 and P07? Conceal carry the P07 and use the P09 when the full size pistol is more appropriate.

[olstyn]

There's actually a decent selection of high-quality, lightweight/compact DA/SA guns out there. The Walther P99/P99c would also be a reasonable way to go. Same deal as the CZs, really. The P99 is basically a less blocky G19-sized gun that's DA/SA, and the P99c is the G26-sized version. The SIG 2022 is a similar option, as well, albeit IIRC there's only one size of that one. All of those guns have a reputation for having good triggers, too.

[That Guy]

The P99 is basically a less blocky G19-sized gun

A P99 is actually about the same size as a G17. I know, it looks a lot smaller, but compare the two side by side and you'll see.