Llama IX-A

[Sgt.RazorBurn]

Looking to find out your thoughts on the Llama IX-A 1911 .45acp.

I'm looking to purchase my first pistol, not quite sure if I'm going to get a Glock, a 1911 chambered in 9mm, or a .45 1911.Anyways, I'm not here to discuss what my first gun should be.

There is a private seller in my area selling one of these claiming never to have been shot. Just wondering if it is a good make, if can use most 1911 parts, and what something like this is worth.

Thanks for your time.

 

[MikeHammer]

h t t p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llama_firearms

I've handled a few Llama 1911's, they seem ok. If i were buying a less expensive 1911 clone, i'd look to other makers (Norinco, SAM, RIA). Just my two pennies.

 

[daBear]

They are fine guns but they are not interchangeable with other 1911 parts, which may be a problem. Frankly we see them for sale from time to time and they are considerably overpriced. Even in excellent/LNIB they are at best a $350 gun, for which you can get a 1911 clone which parts are readily available. The Llama is a good gun and very accurate (I have numerous 1911 type Llamas from 22lr thru to 45acp) but parts and spare mags are very sparse.
dB

 

[NAA]

The topic has been well answered here.

If it was me, if I could get this Llama for ~ $250 then I'd go for it. If it is $350'ish or more then I'd opt for one of the econo, real deal 1911's out there: Norinco, SAM etc.

Just my .02

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NAA.

 

[Sgt.RazorBurn]

Good advice, thanks a lot guys!