[chuckles]

Almost all calibers come in compacts now. I would vote for something bigger than a 9mm. A .40 would be the smallest, IMHO. I go for a .45 in most situations. If you just have to have a 9mm, then give a SIG .357 a try. That would certainly be better than a .380.

[TStro]

Wifey has a S&W 9mm, good purse gun for a woman. I have a Taurus Slim 9 for my pocket. Have a couple of Ruger 45’s (my preferred caliber) for my fanny pack. 45 expends its energy in the target. Of course, I have a variety of other calibers for other work. 380 is pretty worthless IMHO.