I have a Smith 642. When I carried it I used a Belly band that seemed to work well. I just could not see just five shots and went after the smallest, lightest, 9MM I could find. At that time it was a GLOCK 17. '86-'87 or such.
After several guns and some years I found out that I owned among other guns ranging from NAA 5 shot 22 Mag up and thru SAA 45 Colt and 44 Mag.
A couple KelTecs one a 9mm and a 40 S&W. The 40 was a hop toad. But the 9mm shot like my Glock 17 only a lot smaller and way lighter.
From there I went to the P 32 then up to the P38T. All have 2 shot extended grips. I've done the Fluff and Buff to all i have. They are very reliable.
With the new technology coming down the Pike I'm building confidence in the 380. I trust there is going to be some break-throughs like there has been with the 9mm in the last 15 years. IE,,,, Buffalo Bore and Hydro Shocks, etc!
I've always appreciated, "Fast, cheap, and Easy"! So my eye is on a new Glock 42. Another Kel Tec P11, 9mm, or converting my KT P40 to 9mm.
My requirements these days.. I'm (mid 70's).
Less than 1#. less than 1" wide, Minimum 380 calibre, at least 10 shots,
No holsters required.
I've been using side clips forever, it seems, and clip them IWB with no belt required. I can carry several of these little guys for the size and weight of steel snubby or my G 29 and so many more shots.
Just a couple days ago I wanted to see what I could get by with with zero printing in a public place. Our Senior Center and yes other oldsters there pack as well but few if any know who. Nor care!!!
I managed two P32 KT/s. Two P38T/s. One P11.
all clipped IWB,,, Wranglers full cut with suspenders and Wrangler snap shirt tail out.
AND was not uncomfortable. That's a lot of shooting with very little weight.
Not to even mention what my wife was packing,,, IF she was??? YMMV
When we got home from lunch there I began to pull them off me and lay them out to put away. She took one look and ask me ,,,," You expecting some trouble today?"