Recommendations on Concealed Carry Guns.

What matters in concealed carry is reliability, easy use, size, and weight.
In 380, I can only suggest the Taurus 738, SIG 230, Bersa, and Rohrbaugh.
I would not choose 9x19 for common cc. It's much more power, with downsides.
For leo backup: 9x19 fmj (Rohrbaugh R9, Kahr PM9; not the unsafe Glocks.)

The Rohrbaugh R380 is $1200, but I might spend that, particularly if you don't want to correct problems or return a gun for service. It shoots; it's small; it's light.

The T738 is a good compromise. It shoots; it's small; it's light; for $400.
The Kahr PM9 if you can handle a 9x19 in a pocket gun (recoil; racking; noise).
The PK380 is for weaker hands, but it's still a work in progress.
It's bigger, but only 22oz loaded with 8 rounds. Anyone can rack it; under $400.
Since the 380 is not powerful, the PK380 longer barrel helps velocity/stability.

I use Federal 380 95gr fmj for more a bit more energy to penetrate coats, glass, bone, etc. Sig 230 is better than the Sig 232 for reliability.
A double/single action small revolver is the best for reliability, but they are wider and often heavier, and side blast can injure a finger if you hold it wrong.
The DA, or hammer in SA, can be tough for weaker hands.

A 38 special is a good choice for cc, but a Taurus 22mag 8-shot is both powerful
and small. 22wmr fmj weaker ammo is available to cut noise and side blast.

I have two Kel-Tec P-32's, which are effective compared to the P3AT for
various ballistic reasons, using S&B 32 fmj.
But it took so much grief, work, and time to make them reliable
that I cannot recommend either a Kel-Tec P-32, nor their P3AT.

Also, a laser is good; it might avoid the need to fire if a perp sees a beam.
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