Interesting read.<p>The Walther PP series was a good future focused “fashionista” choice for Bond in film.<p>But I do think for the Bond character from the book, as well as the reality of the 50’s-60’s period, a small revolver would haves suited for both close range discrete carry self-defence, as well as offensive assassination.<p>From a more gritty/realistic viewpoint, targeted killings in a number of places around the world in the period often relied on revolvers due to their simplicity and reliability.<p>Ammunition failure was more common then, revolvers allowed the user the ability to sequence thru a stoppage/misfire.<p>Close combat stoppage drills then for semi-automatic pistols were not nearly as refined as today.