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IMO, the purse market is still highly lacking, and a lot of it is sexist to boot. I won't even look at most of the products, which are toward the frilly or rhinestone-y end of the spectrum. And/or the construction quality just isn't there. And/or the prices are ridiculous for what is offered. And/or the design has not been thought through. Handguns are freakin' heavy - add a full leather purse to that and it just becomes a ball and chain. I'm partial to tech fabrics to lighten the load. Leather is extremely heavy. It sure looks nice, but I gave it up because of the weight.

I recently added an Air Marshal 3 to my holster collection (Kangaroo Carry, which IIRC is located here in Houston). I was pleasantly surprised - it's very comfortable to wear, and the shoulder strap does not interfere with the breast - I think even large-breasted women would be OK with it.

Furthermore, because I wear a cross-body purse 100% of my time in order to keep my hands free, having the Air Marshal 3 on the side opposite my purse actually makes my body more balanced than if I were not carrying at all. I have walked for miles with concealed carry on my left side and cross-body bag on my right side, and it was ideal from a weight distribution perspective.

At least that holds true in cooler weather. The Texas summer heat is the bane of our existence of course when it comes to devices like the Air Marshal 3.