Hollywood Guns: The Walther PPK

Some guns are famous. The Walther PPK is a character. Since Sean Connery first slipped one into his jacket in Dr. No in 1962, the compact Walther has been James Bond’s signature sidearm across generations of 007.

That was the whole point. Where other movie heroes carried big, obvious pistols, Bond’s PPK was small, elegant, and easily concealed — sophisticated firepower that matched the tuxedo.

Its trim .380 frame made it perfect for a spy who needed to stay armed without printing through a dinner jacket. On screen, it became as much a part of the Bond image as the martini and the Aston Martin.

Naturally, Bond never fumbles a reload — but a small single-stack .380 magazine can still be a chore to top off in real life.

The Walther PPK pairs with the ADCO Super Thumb ST6, built for .380 single-stack magazines to make loading quicker and easier. Available for $6.95.

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