[Polycarp]

I would also stick to a small pistol or revolver

Would a Colt Defender be small enough? I'm actually looking at the Para Ordnance PARA CARRY C6.45 LDA which is a single stack, measures 6.5" length by 5" height, I think its smaller than the Colt Defender.

My current KelTec P11 is easy to carry this way, but I want a .40 or .45. The SigSauer P229 is too big, I'm afraid, to carry this way.

[Servant of the Nine]

Would a Colt Defender be small enough? I'm actually looking at the Para Ordnance PARA CARRY C6.45 LDA

I have a Para Carry that is gonna replace the AMT Backup. I really like it. It is the same size. I just haven't had enough time to put enough rounds through it to break it in and be sure it is 100% reliable.

So9

[2nd_Amendment_Defender]

If you like Sig Sauer handguns, you might want to take a look at the Sig Sauer Mauser M2 handguns. I found some online auctions priced at around $450 that shoot .40 S&W and .45 ACP. They are small enough for concealed carry and only weigh about 29 ounces. The .40 S&W holds 10+1 rounds and the .45 ACP holds 8+1 rounds.

Go to http://www.sigarms.com/products/mauser.asp for more information

There are some of these handguns selling right now at www.auctionarms.com and www.gunbroker.com.

Sig Sauer Mauser M2