[TXnMA]

Since she is already well-armed, I'd say the lady needs a good, deep-concealable backup piece.

This is my "American Express piece" ("Don't leave home without it..."):

They are available in .32 and .380 and are all exactly the same (tiny) size. Note that they have no sights. Seecamp says, "If you're not trained to hit your target with instinctive pointer fire, you have no business carrying a weapon this small."

The .380 is definitely not something you'd shoot for fun, but in a genuine combat situation, I bet she would never even notice the recoil.

Mine (in a wallet holster) goes wherever I go -- even when I'm "not armed"... I feel nude without it.

BTW, they are not cheap -- but are well worth the price...

Don't know if Seecamp still offers this, but mine were ordered with my initials in the serial numbers. Now that is a beautiful, personalized gift!

[RightOnline]

VERY cool little beastie. I went to their Web site and read up on them.

My ONLY concern with something that small is her ability to handle it properly since her fingers are so damned long. I mean seriously long. She wraps her hand around the grip of a beefy Glock .40 and has room to spare. I just wonder if she could safely and effectively hold and fire something this small.

I guess the only way to find out is to take her to a gun store and let her hold some similar, very small weapons as so many here have suggested.

Really appreciate your info here. Thank you so much!