Need some recommendations: compact, concealed carry weapon for a petite woman. [View all]
Extremely short version here: A friend of mine is looking to acquire a concealed carry weapon for protection against the suddenly psychotic soon-to-be-ex-husband who recently tried to murder her. She's asked my recommendation on something small, suitable for her purse or a pocket. Cost is also an issue, as she's got a lot of expenses on her plate right now.
After a swift look around, my preliminary thought is to suggest a Ruger LCP in .380. It's compact, light, an adequate caliber, and can be had for $300. I'd looked at the Kel Tec PF9, but I was put off by some of the reviews suggesting that it needed a lot of breaking in and preliminary maintenance. My friend isn't in the position to do regular range runs, and the thing HAS to work, because if she needs it it's probably because her ex is trying again to kill her. I'm also reluctant to suggest anything more powerful than a 380. She's not entirely inexperienced with guns, but she's not a very large woman.
Any thoughts?
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