I'm interested in a concealed carry purse like the M35 and M45 at this
page
http://www.gungear.com/purse.html in brown.

Ok, here's what you do -- see those little "Add to cart" buttons under the
pics? Click on the one you like the most then check out and follow the
prompts.

But I want to see before buying, and try my pistol and hand in it, so I've
been hesitant to buy from the web site.

So hit the gun shows and/or local vendors. If no one has it then you're
stuck with the site. D&S offers a return/exchange policy for 7 to 10 days,
why not take advantage of it? If the carry purse does not meet your
specifications you can return it.

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"Merchandise may be exchanged if returned in unused and in resale able
condition within one week,(7-10) with the original receipt. Shipping charges
are not refundable. You will be billed or refunded for the difference in
cost the of exchange merchandise. Returns for damaged or replacements due to
defects will be shipped out as soon as received. We do not pay for return
postage. Returns are subject to a re-stocking fee of 10%. No refunds or
exchanges on custom orders."
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I ran into a lady, two shows ago, who was selling some other bags in this
line, but don't have a contact number or email for her.

I plan on going to the next two Denver area gun shows before the end of
November, and seeing if I can find these two purses to look at. So if
anyone knows any of the vendors who plan to be at these shows, and might
be
able to show these to me, could you please pass this on to them?

Most of us here tend to be more interested in identifying plants, planting
techniques...things like that. I suppose that some of the folks here might
attend gun shows -- there are undoubtedly some hunters among our ranks.
You'd probably find more though if you were to post in a gun related group
rather than a gardening group.

The M35 and M45 in BROWN.

Personally, I've never cared for these things -- a good holster under my
sport coat was always more comfortable. Occasionally I'd use a paddle
holster in the small of my back but for the main part I'd just put it on my
side. Shoulder leather is ok but it just never seem to feel quite right
although I admittedly did not invest much in the gear so perhaps a higher
grade system would have been more useable. From time to time I used a fanny
pack as well -- they make a number of these with breakaway compartments and
easy access although I'd think they would stand out a bit if you live in a
concealed carry permit state.

James