FEG (Hungarian) SMC .380 (smaller than a ppk, more rounded edges) available from KBI, Harrisburg PA. (compact version of PA-63 auto) with 6 shot clip. less than $200, lightwieght and sturdy, heavy trigger pull, but solid double action.
either that..
or a REAL walther ppk (pre-war) in .32, very small and all steel.. durable but heavy. Crisp trigger and loaded chamber indicator. This would set you back well over $500 Holds 6 rounds.
or a an AMT back-up in 380 inexpensive stainless DAO (i think they also made a single action version) Holds 5 rounds if I recall right.
The walther would be the most expensive, and would rust sooner than the aluminum framed SMC or stainless AMT... the AMT is double action only but ankle carry is meant for concealment or placement of a back-up gun, an SA shot might not be an issue. Both PPK and SMC are double/single with a decocker/safty. All of them have fixed sights, the sMC's being a bit smallish and the AMT having just a channel on top of the slide. the PPK and SMC both have flat slide tops for faster alignment, whereas the AMT 's is rounded.
Or if you like revolvers.. a lightweight smith and wesson "airwieght" or ladysmith .38 might be a great bet too. Get it +p rated and put a skinny smooth grip on it that won't catch your pant leg.
Hope the info helps,
Dr.Rob
[This message has been edited by Dr.Rob (edited December 02, 1999).]