The Walther PPK is a German pistol issued to James Bond in the Ian Fleming novel, Dr. No. With the transition to the big screen, the PPK became Bond's primary weapon and was featured from 1962 (Dr. No) to 1997 (Tomorrow Never Dies). In the film Tomorrow Never Dies, the transition was made to the Walther P99, which would be used for the rest of Pierce Brosnan's tenure as Bond.
Walther weapons are used by undercover and intelligence services the world over, but one would be surprised to discover that they are also used by members of Mossad’s Division Seven agents in Israel. Many of their elite personnel are issued silenced versions of the tiny Walther P-22, chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Division Seven operatives are entrusted with the protection of the State of Israel, as they are tasked with eliminating violent terrorists who pose direct threats to their tiny Middle Eastern country. That protection is often referred to as Aliyah, the Hebrew word meaning ascent, and interrupted to include the use of force for their survival. The silenced Walther P-22 is the ideal weapon of choice for close-in, quick and quiet applications.
You've gotten a glimpse of the background of this iconic weapon. Now understanding it's origin can either excite you or bring dismay. Neverminding the reason for its inception, the gun is just built well. So who's the guy that designed this thing? I didn't know myself until writing this article.
Walther weapons are used by undercover and intelligence services the world over, but one would be surprised to discover that they are also used by members of Mossad’s Division Seven agents in Israel. Many of their elite personnel are issued silenced versions of the tiny Walther P-22, chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Division Seven operatives are entrusted with the protection of the State of Israel, as they are tasked with eliminating violent terrorists who pose direct threats to their tiny Middle Eastern country. That protection is often referred to as Aliyah, the Hebrew word meaning ascent, and interrupted to include the use of force for their survival. The silenced Walther P-22 is the ideal weapon of choice for close-in, quick and quiet applications.
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