If she can find one have her handle a Bersa 380 cc
1.) Purse carry is dumb. If I were going to rob your girlfriend, what do you think I would go for first...?
2.) She needs to go to the fun store and hold them. You can ask all day, but if its not right to her (size/weight/etc.) then its never going to work. Giggity. Id say stick with 9mm.
3.) Have her watch this... just dont let her catch you looking at her "holster" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGBPVk5GQk
Good luck!
I would consider a .22 walther. I think the walther .22 is a great gun to carry and conceal.
Im looking for a gun for my girlfriend. The Sig P238 has been suggested and im considering it.