About 007’s weapon (or new weapon)

[Alin]

Now that Daniel Craig has been cast as the new James Bond, any chances that he will be issued with the newer Walther P99 (post 2004 models)?

I was very pleased to see the new P99 has Weaver equipment rail and bigger rear slide serrations (not sure how I feel with the lack of front slide serrations). Although I’m embarrassed to admit I did find the original P99 more physically attractive.

I was, however, very disappointed to find Walther didn’t adopt dove-tailed sights along with their improvements. I know Glock don’t have dove-tail sights either so I guess I can let it go…very reluctantly though.

One last thing, if it is not too much to ask, let’s keep this discussion relates to weapons, not actor(s). Much appreciated.

[GothicSnake]

Now that Daniel Craig has been cast as the new James Bond, any chances that he will be issued with the newer Walther P99 (post 2004 models)?

I was very pleased to see the new P99 has Weaver equipment rail and bigger rear slide serrations (not sure how I feel with the lack of front slide serrations). Although I’m embarrassed to admit I did find the original P99 more physically attractive.

I was, however, very disappointed to find Walther didn’t adopt dove-tailed sights along with their improvements. I know Glock don’t have dove-tail sights either so I guess I can let it go…very reluctantly though.

One last thing, if it is not too much to ask, let’s keep this discussion relates to weapons, not actor(s). Much appreciated.I never liked him carrying the P99, too bulky for that kind of work, I always preferred the PPK or some other compact pistol. But anyway, I heard that EON ordered a bunch of PPK's recently and no P99's. If that rumor's true then I guess we know what pistol zero-zero will be carrying. :D

[onefast93z28]

My understanding is that the new movie is set years ago, thus 007 having the PPK.

[Yimmy]

He may even have what he had before the PPK, the Beretta .380(?).

[Hydro]

He may even have what he had before the PPK, the Beretta .380(?).


It was even worse than that, he had a Beretta .25 ;)

[andreen]

One of the best personal size handguns:

The Sig P239

http://www.sigarms.com/documentation/wallpaper/wp_239_2_800.jpg

Caliber /9mm
Overall Length /6.6 inches
Overall Height /5.1 inches
Overall Width /1.2 inches
Barrel Length /3.6 inches
Weight w/o Mag /25.2 oz
Mag Weight /2.3 oz
Sight Radius /5.2 inches
Mag Capacity /8

[Laconian]

I was watching an old Bond movie the other day and M was giving Bond hell for carrying the .25 Beretta. Made him take the PPK which the tech guy said, "7.65 mm; hits like a brick going through a plate glass window."

I thought, "A .32 hits like that? Since when?"

[scrybe]

One of the best personal size handguns:

The Sig P239

http://www.sigarms.com/documentation/wallpaper/wp_239_2_800.jpg

Caliber /9mm
Overall Length /6.6 inches
Overall Height /5.1 inches
Overall Width /1.2 inches
Barrel Length /3.6 inches
Weight w/o Mag /25.2 oz
Mag Weight /2.3 oz
Sight Radius /5.2 inches
Mag Capacity /8

My pops has one of those. Indeed a great pistol.

[Hydro]

I was watching an old Bond movie the other day and M was giving Bond hell for carrying the .25 Beretta. Made him take the PPK which the tech guy said, "7.65 mm; hits like a brick going through a plate glass window."

I thought, "A .32 hits like that? Since when?"


Since it replaced his .25 ;)! At least it was an improvement on that, "more suited to a ladies handbag". In the novel Dr. No, Bond comments that he sometimes uses a Colt .45 revolver for when more power is required, that's probably a little more "plate through a plate glass window" material.

[punchinout]

Since it replaced his .25 ;)! At least it was an improvement on that, "more suited to a ladies handbag". In the novel Dr. No, Bond comments that he sometimes uses a Colt .45 revolver for when more power is required, that's probably a little more "plate through a plate glass window" material.


didn't Bond use a .44 in Live & Let Die near the end of the movie???

[GothicSnake]

My understanding is that the new movie is set years ago, thus 007 having the PPK.Actually it's set in the present day. It's reboot of sorts like Batman Begins, only they're not really hammering that point home like in BB, just sort of doing it.

[onefast93z28]

Actually it's set in the present day. It's reboot of sorts like Batman Begins, only they're not really hammering that point home like in BB, just sort of doing it.

Ah, I thought it was going to be in the past

[Swedish Chef]

I always thought the HK P7M8 would've been perfect for Bond.

[(AnUbIs)]

http://www.taurususa.com/imagesMain/H_111PTI.jpg
Now this is a Perfect pistol for bond :) , so what if its not military , This pistol is awsome , its small compact , and acurate for a .45 :) this is what my dad carries around and you cant even tell he has it on him , .380 and so on really wouldnt get the job done .. its like a big .22

[James]

James Bond should carry a Browning Hi Power.

[TacoDelRio]

That's a good point. THe British have use Browing HP's forever, he's British, why the hell not?

Or maybe a Smith and Wesson .500SW with a 10.5in barrel and a 20x scope... ;)

[Howitz]

James Bond should carry a Browning Hi Power.


Hear hear!

[Gringo]

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg147-e.htm

[Royal]

James Bond should carry a Browning Hi Power.

If we're going to be realistic and follow up to date UK TTPs he should have a Sig 229.

[CQB_Operator]

x2 for the P229 p-)

[Scottie]

James Bond should carry a Browning Hi Power.

WURD!!!!!
.....

[HoboWithAK]

No, he needs a USP compact. That would be the *censored**censored**censored**censored*.

[Soloman]

USPcs and P226 are too 24...

They're not bond material, he needs something with style... i'd like to see him using something like a Ruger mk.1, even if it is .22 :roll:

I personally quite like the p99, lovely ergonomic things :)

[(AnUbIs)]

If you whant some .22 class here ya go :)

http://www.myweapons.nl/PP%20WG/Gallery/Pistols/pBuckmark%201.JPG

[Freibier]

bah, he should use a truly classy pistol like the Korth
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/6171/korth452dc.jpg

[Seraphim]

How about a HK P7

[onefast93z28]

For some I think the PPK and P99 are just right for James Bond.

[LaoSexMachine]

Bond should carry a .45 JMO. I know it's not suave but hey the bad dudes will stay down.

[ogukuo72]

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg147-e.htm

The 9mm ASP was used by James Bond in the John Gardner novels. It's a good choice, but it's getting on in years.

I've tried a Smith and Wesson 9mm Chiefs Special recently. This might be a good replacement for the ASP.

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8364/pict00533qg.jpg

It's flat, it's small, it's very very light, and it has a butter smooth trigger. I'm sure James Bond would appreciate it.

Compared to this little gun, even the SIG P239 felt chunky and heavy.

[jpg]

PPK

Anything else is change for the sake of change. Bond is a crack shot no matter what he uses, it goes between the eyes. .25, .32, .380, 9mm it is all the same to Bond, James Bond.....Game over.

[maw]

p7m8 for edc
p7m13 for shtf

compact, reliable, cdi factor, very accurate, great trigger (something a crack shot would appreciate), fairly exotic and that whole squeeze cocking thing is going to give you some time in case a bad guy got hold of it and tried to get the drop on you.

plus he tends to use silencers a fair bit, the whole gas system would be a better choice then a browning tipping barrel like the hi power or the glock etc...

usp compact ain't all that compact.
sigs are ok but everyone knows SEALS use them and i read on an internet forum once that SEALs can't hit the side of a barn with their pistolas. i am actually feeling some lurve for the 239.
nothing american, bond wouldn't do that.

what's left in the exotic bin? sphinx, sig 210, jericho, korth, hk p9, a compact cz derivative, that neat south african da?

imho, the only logical choice for bond is the hk p7.

[ABNINF]

James Bond should carry a Browning Hi Power.

Good choice. Excellent pistol.


If you whant some .22 class here ya go :)

http://www.myweapons.nl/PP%20WG/Gallery/Pistols/pBuckmark%201.JPG

I'm getting one of those when I get back from OS, just not in the slab side. And since you showed good taste with this post I'll ignore the Taurus comment;-) The Taurus' would be good pistols if they would just get rid of that *censored* long pull DAO trigger.

[Royal]

sigs are ok but everyone knows SEALS use them and i read on an internet forum once that SEALs can't hit the side of a barn with their pistolas.

Must be true then

[Gianni7476]

Man, as long as he doesn't know where to put his finger, he shouldn't be allowed to carry any weapon.

[img=http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8282/jamesbond21hw.th.jpg] (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesbond21hw.jpg)

It's a miracle nobody got hurt so far.

[JoaMei]

Must be true then

You doubt it? p-)

The best gun is the desrt Eagle because everybody in Counterstrike uses it!

[Vandervahn]

Man, as long as he doesn't know where to put his finger, he shouldn't be allowed to carry any weapon.

[img=http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8282/jamesbond21hw.th.jpg] (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesbond21hw.jpg)

It's a miracle nobody got hurt so far.

FWIW: The "finger long" technique is a development of the 80´s. James Bond however is set in the 60´s, as well as (technically) most of the films ;)

[ogukuo72]

http://www.hkdefense.us/pages/military-le/mil-leimages/usp45ctsup.jpg

USP45 Compact Tactical

0.45ACP that hits like a brick through glass window. The appropriate slots for a tactical light or laser. KAC silencer. 8 round magazine, with the ability to use full sized 12-round magazines. What's not to like?

[Seraphim]

http://www.hkdefense.us/pages/military-le/mil-leimages/usp45ctsup.jpg

USP45 Compact Tactical

0.45ACP that hits like a brick through glass window. The appropriate slots for a tactical light or laser. KAC silencer. 8 round magazine, with the ability to use full sized 12-round magazines. What's not to like?

Actually it cant use the fullsize USP mags.

[ogukuo72]

Opps. Didn't know that. Just assumed it. :) Thanks for the info.

[ogukuo72]

If he wants to use a Walther, why not a ...
http://www.bersapistols.com/images/Walther%20P99%20Compact.jpg

P99 Compact

[jipman]

x1 for the 44. Automag:D

[oldsoak]

Whatever he carries, it should be commercially available worldwide with a calibre available "off the shelf". Makes me think that with the mass of chicom/eastern block firearms and ammo availiable he should carry a Makarov. Heres the arguement - its deniable, reliable, and its as accurate you need it to be.

[b33f]

How about a "Bryco"... like the J-38.
It costs under 100 bucks so it's no problem if Bond loses it (=> Q doesn't have to bother him about it).
It doesn't look tooooo sexy though !?!

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/6994/brycoj38pistol9tk.th.jpg (http://img67.imageshack.us/my.php?image=brycoj38pistol9tk.jpg)

[ogukuo72]

It's a good idea. Buy a whole truckload of cheap Charter 0.38 Undercovers or 0.44 Bulldog Pugs. Shoot and dump. Total deniability.

[Seabee613]

FWIW: The "finger long" technique is a development of the 80´s. James Bond however is set in the 60´s, as well as (technically) most of the films ;)

That and the fact that he's James ****ing Bond.

Anyways, here's a pic released a while back when Daniel Craig was first announced to be Bond. Dunno if this is the gun they'll use but here's the pic:
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/2185/casinoroyale1vx.jpg

Personally I think the Walther PPK w/ silencer was the perfect fit. I don't really remember the Beretta Jetfire (?), and the PPK was just plain sexy.

[TallGuy]

He will be using the P99:

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6364/bond3pu.jpg

[kayaker]

Browning makes sense! If it was good enough for the sass its good enough for Bond!

[ogukuo72]

Browning ... it's so old school!