There are tons of concealed carry purses on the market today. There are lost of genuine leather purses and handbags that will fill your requirements. To get one that is perfect for your style and carrying needs can be a very overwhelming task. It is a good idea to review the types of purses available before buying one.
Look at the features of each and decide if those will fill your requirement. It might help to make a list of your most important requirement for the purse. Having a search engine on your computer can help find the purses that might fill your needs and the places where you might purchase them. You could split your list into 2 parts, one that contains the absolute necessities, and another for those that would be nice to have.
There are some attributes that have to be part of any concealed carry purse you would buy. Those being, a separate concealed compartment for your pistol, an easy access to your pistol when needed, and a holster that is fitted to hold your pistol secure. If you just a small amount of research on the topic of concealed carry for women you will see that these are absolute necessities.
The concealed compartment must be designed so that the presence of your pistol in your bag is not obvious to anyone around you. Some models of bags have locking that will eliminate unwanted access to your pistol. Another good security requirement is the strap with a steel cable inside that will deter any purse snatching.
Immediate access to your pistol is the second mandatory need. After all that is the whole reason for carrying a pistol, you need to be able to get to it quickly when warranted. As a direct connection to this quick access is the need for you to practice drawing your pistol so that you have some muscle 
memory for your draw. This means you can draw your pistol without thinking very much about it. The practice will also give you an indication that your holster is canted to the right angle for a your quickest draw. You can then adjust it accordingly. The full leather Holster Wallet is a good choice for an everyday bag.
As a requirement for your purse you need to make sure that the holster is made for your pistol model. There are lots of pistols used in concealed carry now and so there are lots of variations in holsters to hold them.
The holster needs to maintain the security of your pistol. Meaning the gun should not move unless you are drawing it. Having a secure attachment of the holster to the inside of the concealed compartment is a necessity. Velcro has been a long standing best method for attachment. It will give you the ability the adjust the angle of your holster when you as needed. A locking zippered pocket is a great advantage to the concealed purse.
There are a great number of optional features that you can get in a concealed carry purse. The type of bag that you want will have a bearing on the look and presentation of the bag. If you are interested in a very formal purse you might select one that has extra embellishment like stitching, tassels, or lacing. The number of pockets inside your purse should be adequate to manage all the items that you carry. Some purses have a large main pocket and others have several pockets so that items can be managed.
The type of purse you select can either be a casual or formal type. Some women have a purse that they like best of all and will carry it in any occasion. The crossbody purse is the most popular bag that you can get now. It can fill the need for either a casual or formal bag.
The material that a quality purse is made from is an important consideration. By far the most durable purses are made from some type of leather. The type of leather that you choose will make a the way 
the bag will be presented. A lovely leather used in bag construction is cowhide. An example of this is the American Cowhide Tote Bag. It is very long wearing, most bags made with it will change patina as they are used. This enhances the beauty of the purse.
An easy way to start your search for a concealed carry purse is to look at the purses that you currently own and like to carry. This review should give you an indication of the kind of pure you would like to carry with your concealed pistol.
