[PugetSoundSoldier]

The Kel Tec P32. Semi-auto 32 cal, 7 shot magazine, VERY low recoil, double action with internal hammer. Point and shoot, and 32 cal is effective. Shot placement is king; stopping power is queen.

Best of all, it's TINY. VERY light weight (less than 10 ounces, loaded), very thin, and easy to carry in a purse or pocket. And very affordable, too... Go to the Kel Tec Owner's Group for some good posts and honest feedback about the firearm, its ability, and its reliability.

A small gun carried is infinitely better than a big gun left at home...

[Frantzie]

Kel-Tec is a good suggestion for small and light.