The basic design in over 90 years old, originally designed for German police (the Police Pistol), the K version was shorter and easier to conceal for detectives. First models were developed and sold in the late 1920's early 1930's.
Bond originally used a Beretta 418, the same Ian Fleming used in WW2 intelligence.
He changed it after advice from a firearms expert (who Q was partially based on) who considered the Beretta too weak for someone in Bond's profession, and recommended the PPK instead.
Not just due to being more powerful, but also being easy to conceal, and using a more standard ammo type (7.65mm) - the widespread availability of which would benefit a global traveller like Bond who may need to source it locally.
A very nice gun.
The basic design in over 90 years old, originally designed for German police (the Police Pistol), the K version was shorter and easier to conceal for detectives. First models were developed and sold in the late 1920's early 1930's.
Bond originally used a Beretta 418, the same Ian Fleming used in WW2 intelligence.
He changed it after advice from a firearms expert (who Q was partially based on) who considered the Beretta too weak for someone in Bond's profession, and recommended the PPK instead.
Not just due to being more powerful, but also being easy to conceal, and using a more standard ammo type (7.65mm) - the widespread availability of which would benefit a global traveller like Bond who may need to source it locally.