What pistol does James Bond use?

Most famously, 007 traditionally carries the Walther PPK
Walther PPK
PPK. The most common variant is the Walther PPK, a smaller version of the PP with a shorter grip, barrel and frame, and reduced magazine capacity. A new, two-piece wrap-around grip panel construction was used to conceal the exposed back strap.
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(Polizei Pistole Kriminal)
, though from 'Tomorrow Never Dies' until Daniel Craig's first outing in 'Casino Royale' , he adopts the bigger, plastic-framed Walther P99.
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What caliber is James Bonds pistol?

James Bond's Walther PPK Explained

25 caliber rounds of the Baretta, the Walther PPK used by 007 is chambered for . 32 ACP rounds, a far more popular bullet easily available all over the world, which is useful for an agent like Bond.
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What caliber is Walther PPK?

The PPK/S and the PPK are offered in the following calibers: . 32 ACP (with capacities of 8 for PPK/S and 7 for PPK); or . 380 ACP (PPK/S: 7; PPK: 6).
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What pistol did James Bond use in Spectre?

The Walther PPK was the weapon of choice for James Bond from the films Dr. No to Tomorrow Never Dies (except Moonraker and Octopussy) and again in Quantum of Solace, SkyFall and SPECTRE and probably No Time To Die.
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Does James Bond use a Glock?

Glock 17. A number of characters in Skyfall use Glock 17 pistols, but this movie represents the first time Bond himself ever uses one of the Austrian semi-autos on screen.
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3 Generations Of James Bond Pistols



What pistol does Daniel Craig use?

Most famously, 007 traditionally carries the Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal) , though from 'Tomorrow Never Dies' until Daniel Craig's first outing in 'Casino Royale' , he adopts the bigger, plastic-framed Walther P99.
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Did James Bond ever carry a Beretta?

The Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol is used in James Bond films by several Bond women and once by 007 himself.
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Why does James Bond carry a Walther PPK?

The introduction of the PPK as Bond's favoured weapon came about after firearms expert Geoffrey Boothroyd, a fan of the novels, fired off several helpful letters to author Ian Fleming making helpful suggestions to improve the accuracy of firearms in the novels. Fleming himself had used a Beretta chambered in .
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Is a Walther PPK good for self-defense?

But compared to more modern pistols, the Walther PPK is a horrible choice for self-defense and concealed carry. It's not even a fun plinker. Unless you're a collector or an avid James Bond enthusiast, there are much better options available.
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Which is better Walther PPK or PPK S?

The PPK is shorter than the PP by 0.6″ and has no metal backstrap, so the grips wrap around the rear. The PPK also has a shorter grip, and the magazines hold one less round. The PPK/S is a combination of the two. It has the shorter barrel and slide of the PPK, but the longer grip of the PP.
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Does Walther PPK S come in 9mm?

An evolution of the classic PPK, the PPK/S maintains the timeless features, essence and the elegance of the original with an additional extended grip allowing for added capacity and improved ergonomics.
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Is Walther PPK a good gun?

The fit and finish of the Walther PPK are excellent. The hand fit is good, and while a large hand may be a little cramped, the pistol fits most of us well. The 7-round magazines are of high quality, and the magazine release is positive.
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What replaced the Walther PPK?

Brosnan's characterization was part Connery and part Moore, a mix that made him the second most successful actor to portray 007 in a total of four films, the last of which carried Bond into the 21st century in 2002's Die Another Day. By then the venerable PPK had been replaced by a Walther P99.
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What guns are similar to a Walther PPK?

According to the Dr No novel, three other guns which were considered for Bond, as well as the Walther PPK. These were the Japanese Nambu M14, the Russian Tokarev TT-33 and German made Sauer M38. The Nambu and the Tokarev seem to be odd choices for a concealed weapon and one wonders how they ever came into contention.
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What gun is Sean Connery holding?

James Bond's Walther LP53 gun, used by Sean Connery in publicity shots for From Russia With Love...
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What gun does Jason Bourne use?

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is seen using a SIG-Sauer P226R throughout the film. The SIG also appears to be the pistol carried by officers of the CIA, including Heather Lee (Alicia Vikander) and Craig Jeffers (Ato Essandoh).
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What gun does John Wick use?

In the inaugural John Wick film, we see our titular character dig up his old gear and guns. From an OTF knife to the various handguns for his return to work. His main handgun being the Heckler and Koch P30L. L stands for Long, and the gun features a slightly longer barrel than the standard P30.
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Does Bond use a PPK or PPK S?

The Walther PPK/S (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell / Sport) is a German pistol issued to James Bond by Q in Skyfall. The PPK/S is a variant of Bond's traditional Walther PPK designed for export to the United States.
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What does the S stand for in Walther PPK S?

The PPK is the original and has been around for almost 80 years. The 1968 gun control act crushed imports into the US. This is where we saw the introduction of the PPK/s where the S stands for sport.
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What is the effective range of a Walther PPK?

The PP is a semi-automatic pistol and fires the 7.65x17mm round from a 8 round magazine or the . 380 ACP from a 7 round magazine. The PPK holds one round less in each caliber. The effective range is a few dozen meters.
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Did James Bond use a Ruger?

In the same film, James Bond is armed with a big nickel-plated Smith & Wesson 629 . 44 Magnum (which he throws away after firing the six shots in the cylinder) while the cover of the DVD shows Bond holding a Ruger . 44 Magnum revolver, which never appears in the film.
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What is the Walther PPK chambered in?

It is chambered in. 380 ACP, the PPK provides all the power needed in a self-defense pistol without sacrificing on critical functionalities. To execute this revolutionary concept, the Police Pistol Kriminal took all the modern advancements available at the time and combined them into one performance leading pistol.
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