One thing I had thoughts of driving home after meeting JD and our joking about whether or not I was "carrying" (I wasn't) was what about Bond's sidearm.
What would the re-booted JB be packing?
I looked through the threads about and decided to launch this one.
As someone who has carried for various duties yet never served in either law enforcement or the military and a gun owner and Bond afficianado, I do have some thoughts.
First, concealability.
Second, reliability.
Third, ammunition.
Fourth, stopping power.
Fifth, capacity.
Now, the traditional and beloved PPK is great for CQW - Close Quarter Weapon - and also covert. With a silencer, a slight cough would cover the noise. Either in .32 (7.65) or .380 (9mm short) would do, but that's for close work. A good back up and casual carry under a suit or on the hip or ankle.
Now, for the heavy work.
It's certainly got to be 9mm or .40 cal. - A number of Sig Sauers, Berettas, Glocks, S&W's and Colts offer many options.
If Bond (this new version of him) is a trained soldier, IMO he'd stick to something he could find ammo for anywhere. Hence - 9mm.
But, much like his choice in cars (as we've discussed), he might be inclined to go with something "tried and true".
My choice, the Browning HP. Staple of the SAS for 30 years. 13 round capacity. Slim. Good weight and balance IMO (I own one). Yes, single action, but any automatic is as good as a double-action after the first shot. Universal acceptance of all 126 types of 9mm and a delivery more like a cinder block through a brick wall. Accurate at over 60 meteres. It's a damn fine pistol next to the Colt M1911. Both of which are still in use nearly a century after their design.
Thoughts?
Keep it traditional.
Walther PPK for "close up work and concealment"
Walther P99 for "heavy work"
Craig has demostrated both well
JD needs to have some link to the past even if he completely updates character.