It sure as f*ck is... The Moore era is why we have Austin powers after all..
Sounds like you probably haven't seen "Our Man Flint" or "In like Flint".
I loved Moore's Bond, especially in The Spy Who Loved Me ... but I've got to say that Connery's Bond was a much better fit for the actual character.
OTOH, I loved Moore's Simon Templar (The Saint) in his younger days.