[notos&w]

the wife needs a concealment purse. looking for classic style leather with either flap closure or zipper. no big or flashy hardware - in other words, very conservative styling. prefer ability to key lock gun compartment and must not have to open purse to access gun. willing to pay for quality but value is always important.
any ideas? personal experiences are appreciated.

[Onslaught]

I keep trying to talk my wife into picking one out from D&S Enterprises (http://www.gungear.com/purse.html).

I have experience with their fanny packs (absolutely the highest quality I've ever seen!), so I would imagine they'd be of equal workmanship.

And to top it all off, they're affordable too :D

[KMKeller]

Try Coronado Leather (http://www.coronadoleather.com/browse.aspx?c=2&n=153767) or Galco (http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP2.asp). Both have nice varieties.

Kirk

[Trisha]

Well made, affordable, with the center gun compartment closed with velcro:

http://www.alamoleathers.com/leatgunpurm6.html

It does not have a way to lock the compartment, though. The purse nicely holds a Kahr, baby Glock, or a hammerless snubby, and takes very little practice to use effictively, safely, and quickly - though opening the velcro is not quiet.

Please feel free to have your wife get in touch with me off the board with any questions, OK?

Trisha

[dairycreek]

FWIW it is really quality stuff. Just my .02$ worth. Good shooting;)

[Standing Wolf]

I have some waistcoats and jackets from Coronado leather. The quality is outstanding, as is the customer service.

[Kahr carrier]

I have a Coronado leather vest a the quality is good on it and it has a nice concealment pocket on each side.:)

[notos&w]

many thanks. coronado looks like it is the clear winner: style, quality, ergonomics, and value.