I carry a S&W .38 snub nose and have been looking for a compact purse that doesn't look out of place with business attire. The tooled leather simply bling meets that need...not to big, not too small. In the purse I carry my wallet, iPhone 6+, car key, small notebook, checkbook, a few pens, and misc. items that always land on the bottom. The purse is stylish and well built and the cross-body strap is very adjustable.