Answer for Taurus PT92
Can't answer the Beretta question, specifically, but I have a Taurus PT92 which is the Beretta's kissin' cousin. The answer is....
Yes, it "can" = the pistol has the ability to do so
No, you should not = the manual says "thou shalt not" unless you are a LEO where you may need the pistol immediately. I am paraphrasing; the manual is NOT in front of me.
So, while it can be carried that way, it's not really recommended to be carried that way.
It's a lawsuit preventor, I'm sure...
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