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The original PP was released in 1929. It was designed for police use and was used by police forces in Europe in the 1930s and later. The most common variant is the Walther PPK, a smaller version of the PP with a shorter grip, barrel and frame, and reduced magazine capacity. A new, two-piece wrap-around grip panel construction was used to conceal the exposed back strap.[clarification needed] The smaller size made it more concealable than the original PP and hence better suited to plain-clothes or undercover work. It was released in 1931.
 
The fictional secret agent James Bond used a Walther PPK in many of the films and novels: Ian Fleming's choice of Bond's weapon directly influenced the popularity and notoriety of the PPK.