In 1931, the PP was made smaller and lighter, being much easier to carry and finding favour with the German police. The whole series dates back to 1929 and the original Walther PP. The CO2 handgun offered by Umarex is actually a Walther PPK/s, so a little explanation is in order. Gun supplied by: John Rothery Wholesale ( ) Key specifications – Umarex Walther PPK/s But I’m getting a bit off-target, as the handgun I’m testing here isn’t a standard PPK at all. Everyone’s favourite secret agent then moved on to the bulkier Walther P99, only to return to the PPK in Quantum Of Solace. No all the way through to Octopussy, where he briefly swapped it for the similar-looking Walther P5. Bond, in his various on-screen guises, used the PPK from Dr. Inspector ‘Dirty’ Harry Callahan was a giant of law enforcement with a gun to match, while 007 needed something more covert, but still offering some stopping power, with the PPK being ideal. So it’s almost a case of history repeating itself with this gun too. My last handgun review was the mighty Smith & Wesson Model 29 from Umarex, the original being a firm favourite with film fans thanks to its use by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry movies. This little pistol has a last round hold-open function, which lets the shooter know they’re out of ammo and avoids wasting gas While the Walther PP series is steeped in real history, I think it’s fair to say most shooters would want this gun because of its association with 007 in the Ian Fleming novels and in particular on the big screen. ![]() Better yet, the PPK/s offers a blowback action. The stick magazine has a capacity of 15 rounds and an average shot count of around 60. This little pistol has a smoothbore barrel, shoots 4.5mm (.177) BBs and is powered by a single 12g CO2 capsule. While it’s nice to see airguns created out of original designs, there’s a huge appetite for CO2-powered replicas, and Umarex is an absolute master of this craft, with the subject of this review, the Walther PPK/s, being a prime example. And thanks to Umarex, airgun shooters can get into Bond mode themselves. As we all know, Roger Moore’s character emerged victorious, thanks to his trusty handgun. Francisco Scaramanga challenges James Bond to “a duel between titans – my golden gun against your Walther PPK”. It’s the climax of The Man With The Golden Gun. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Airgun Shooter?.Choosing the right bullets for deer stalking.British deer: A guide to identifying the six species found here and where to stalk them.Clay pigeon shooting tips and terminology.Country hotels offering shooting facilities.How to choose the right cartridge for your shotgun.How to choose the perfect airgun pellets for your rifle.Issues with eye dominance when shooting: how to deal with them. ![]()
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