![]() ![]() Throughout the films Bond employs four weapons that both look good and make sense. However, it is almost exclusively when it comes to two-handed weapons. There are a few instances in the films where Bond makes practical weapon selections. Operating mechanism: Double action revolver.S&W Model 629 with 130mm (5in barrel) – note the 6 denotes a stainless-steel finish. A hulking beast of a pistol fit for the 1970s. It was almost certainly no coincidence that both Bond and Harry Callahan wielded a S&W Model 29. It was coming off the tail of Dirty Harry which had released two years prior. Live and Let Die was the first bond movie of the 1970s. In Roger Moore’s debut as Bond, he can be seen briefly wielding a Smith and Wesson Model 29. ![]() However, Bond would carry the P5 for only one movie. Plus, it has some of that iconic old-world charm that makes the PPK so unique. The P5 is an all around more practical design. The Walther P5 makes significantly more sense for Bond to carry as a side arm compared to the PPK. The P5 has elements of both designs within it. In many ways the P5 is the middle child between the PPK and P99 both chronologically and in terms of features. ![]() Ironically, the P99 was the replacement for the P5. The P5 was designed in the 1970s as a replacement for the PPK. In 1983’s Octopussy, Roger Moore’s portrayal of Bond forgoes the familiar PPK. Only the sleek contours of a pistol from a bygone era have that ability. The P99’s polymer frame and blocky edges don’t conjure up the image of a globetrotting secret agent. But what the P99 lacks is a sense of soul. It is a much more sensible gun to carry if Bond is expecting to shoot it out with henchmen. The Walther P99 is a quality handgun which has seen use all over the world by various Police and military units. Countries in service: Numerous European police forces.Operating mechanism: Short recoil – locked breech.In the 1990s and early 2000s Bond could be seen with the Walther P99. However, what is surprising is that Bond continues to carry it in 2021. Bond’s variant: Sometimes seen with a suppressorĪdmittedly, it’s not suprising that a 91-year-old handgun would be a poor choice by modern standards.Weapon type: Compact autoloading pistol.Walther PPK-L – note the “L” only indicates a different frame material. However, the Walther PPK is a bad choice because its outdated, its heavy, and it fires a weak cartridge. The PPK made its iconic screen debut as Bond’s handgun of choice in From Russia with Love and has since become a mainstay. Ironically the world-famous British spy is known for a German made gun. Most often this takes the form of the Walther PPK. The world-renowned spy is never without his trusty sidearm. “Stay Strapped or Get Clapped” – James Bond (Citation Needed)Ī lot can be said about James Bond’s choice in pistols but at the very least he’s always packing heat. Walther PPK – suppressed and unsuppressed This report will examine exclusively the weapons Bond is issued throughout course of the 25 films. All the weapons that bond captures from enemies and fictional gadgets are excluded. However, the purpose of this report is to examine what James Bond chooses to arm himself with and why. Most often Bond is seen resourcing weapons from dispatched henchmen. Typically, Bond is armed with his trusty pistol which is almost always the Walther PPK. In every film, Bond engages the enemy in dramatic gunfights that end in gigantic explosions. If an undercover intelligence officer is found with a firearm it can blow their cover and get them landed in jail or worse. In most instances, clandestine intelligence officers will never even carry a firearm in the course of duty. However, Bond can’t help but blow his cover at every turn. The job of a clandestine intelligence officer is to collect intelligence without the enemy knowing. In the real-world Bond would be one of the worst secret agents of all time. Code named “007” which is ironically also the average number of times he reveals his secret identity per movie. James Bond is the world’s most famous secret agent. ![]()
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