Did Bond carry a PPK or PPKS?

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. The gun is also mentioned in the Ian Fleming novels from Dr. No to The Man with the Golden Gun.

Does Walther sponsor James Bond?

Abe Sauer notes that one of the biggest product tie-ins often gets ignored: the Walther handgun. Apparently every 007 has used a Walther since “Dr. No,” although he switched from the Walther PPK to the Walther P99 in “Tomorrow Never Dies.” “Skyfall” actually marks the return to the PPK classic.

What is the difference between a Walther PPK and PPK S?

It was also the gun used by the Nazi’s military police force. Infamously, it was the gun used by Hitler in his suicide. The PPK/S pistol is basically the same as the PP, but with a PPK slide. It was developed at a later time than both the PP and PPK.

Can a Walther PPK 380 shoot 9mm?

Your PPK is chambered for the . 380 and you should not try to use a full size 9mm (9x19mm) round in it. What is etched into the slide is simply German for “9mm Short”, which is another name for the . 380 ACP cartridge.

What gun did Bond use before the Walther PPK?

Beretta
In Dr. No (1962), James Bond’s choice of gun before he was issued with a Walther PPK was a Beretta. The armorer who gives Bond his Walther PPK at the start of Dr.

Is the Walther PPK a reliable gun?

Among the most respected small self-loading pistols is the Walther PPK. The Walther P series was not the first double-action, first-shot pistol; the Little Tom predated the Walther, although the Walther PP was widely recognized as a high-quality, well-made and reliable handgun with good features.

What caliber is a Walther PPK S?

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). The PPK/S is also offered in .22 LR with capacity of 10 rounds.