![]() ![]() Not to be generic-and out of place for this subreddit-but the G43X or even Glock 19 would be good to consider. I don’t personally think the Beretta would be best for you. You’re not too far off from my build, physically. If it's not in your near future, a 92 is a good gun to have. TL DR: Both are good guns and can do it all, but G43X is universally a better concealed carry gun, if you are in a position where you can already CCW or will be soon. ![]() I would personally prefer to have a full-size gun as a nightstand gun and IMO a light on any defense-oriented gun is never a bad idea, but don't shrug off the utility of a dedicated handheld light for positive ID. I would venture to guess the 92 will be much more fun to shoot, but you may see why not a lot of people buy them to EDC concealed.Īll that being said, either will definitely do the job as a home defense gun. If you've not yet had the chance to handle and shoot these guns side-by-side, I highly encourage you to do so and you will see how different of animals they each are. a 43/43X can hide under a tank top and shorts with the right holster. Unless you're a pretty well-built person, you may not be able to hide a full-size gun very well, especially 12 months of the year. the 92 is noticeably larger, though a similar weight. Also, before buying the 92FS, I thought my Browning Hi-Power was big. But I like to have the option to CCW any of my guns. However, I probably will not be able to effectively hide it except under layers in the winter. Beretta 92s are LORGE bois.įor example, I CCW a G19 or FN 509C every day, but am getting a concealment holster for my new 92FS. Just about anyone can conceal a 43 or 43X pretty well in various positions and wardrobes. If you already have the ability to legally concealed carry, I would personally recommend the G43X. The 92X is designed more for competition, as well as duty/combat. See the full review with more context in my column at Guns.A few questions: Do you already have a concealed carry permit/live in a Constitutional carry state? Follow-up: what is your physical build like and how do you usually dress? What is your budget? Have you handled and shot either of them before?īoth guns are held in high regard for many reasons, but the G43X is definitely designed around concealment. The 92X series may not get people to drop their polymer striker-fired handguns, but it does give those who are familiar with, or prefer, the 92 families a more contemporary pistol that is both fun to shoot and dependable. In the end, the 92X gives the modern shooter a reliable handgun that stands on 40+ years of legacy while having a lot of features– DA/SA hammer-fired action, all-metal construction, slide-mounted safety/decocker– that you aren’t going to find on the average plastic fantastic.įurther, it does it all in three available sizes with a ton of aftermarket support. Long story short: one malfunction in shooting, some belly skin lost in carry. I have carried it for over 400 hours and ran 2,000 rounds in it drawn from a selection of loads from Winchester, Federal, CCI (Blazer), Wolf, and PMC in weights between 115- and 147-grain with a mix of various training and self-defense ammo in standard commercial, military, and +P velocities. This puts the Compact in roughly the same class, size-wise, as guns such as the Glock G19, Sig Sauer P229, and S&W M&P M2.0 Compact. Going even shorter, the 92X Compact has the Centurion-length slide and barrel on a shorter frame (5.25-inches high, versus the standard 5.4-inch) to produce a handgun more suited for concealed carry. While the standard/full-sized 92X uses a 4.7-inch barrel to produce an 8.5-inch long handgun that tips the scales at 33.4-ounces while unloaded, the smaller Centurion is a more Commander-style offering with a shorter 4.25-inch barrel which boils down to a 7.75-inch overall length. ![]() I’ve have been shooting and carrying one of Beretta’s newest versions of their iconic Model 92, the 92X, and have a few things to report.
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