[Auburn]

Anybody have one of these cheap 1911's? I've seen new Llama MAX .45 pistols for a little over $200. I know you get what you pay for, but sometimes there are good values out there, too.

Thanx//

 

[madecov]

POS and not 100% 1911 interchangeable

If you want inexpensive look at the Rock Island Armory. 100% in spec except for grip bushings and maybe $50.00-60.00 more


http://forums.1911forum.com/

 

[Guest]

just say no

 

[Auburn]

POS and not 100% 1911 interchangeable

If you want inexpensive look at the Rock Island Armory. 100% in spec except for grip bushings and maybe $50.00-60.00 more


http://forums.1911forum.com/

I used to have a Rock and loved it. Those Llamas are so cheap, but I'm just curious how they perform.

 

[RangerM9]

no personal experience...but

Seem to recall that LLama and Bersa are of the same parent company...at least they share a webpage anyway......and the Bersa .380 Firestorms (thunder...whatever name they now have) are pretty well regarded....in fact the .380 thunder is high on my list for future purchases...the one i looked at a few months ago had better fit and finish than i ever would have expected for a $199 gun.....i damn near bought it...

No idea about the LLama quality though...may come from a completely different factory.

G

 

[madecov]

LLama= spain
Bersa= Argentina

Bersa/LLama & Firestorm = same importer. Used to be Eagle Imports.

 

[RangerM9]

ahhh...i see...

thank you for the clarification sir!

 

[Guest]

Llamas are very rough. If you can get one that works, it is probably OK as a car gun.

ranburr

 

[revjen45]

Having worked as a gunsmith many moons ago in a shop that did
warranty work on Llamas my opinion is that they are junk. I still
have a revolver that works because I did a lot of work on it. Save
your money until you can afford something better.

 

[Guest]

I have a Llama 1911 in .32. Great little pea-shooter that I inherited. Obviously not interchangeable and it needed a little work (was ejecting shells at my eyes) but it's been trustworthy but I don't know how it would compare with the new Llamas. Llama and Bersa are both owned by Beretta now aren't they?

 

[madecov]

No, Llama and Bersa are still independent companies.

Bersa is in Argentina and all of the products are pretty decent.

Llama is in Spain and was not part of the Star / Astra merger. I wish the new company (Astar) had a US importer. I love my Star and Astra pistols. Those are high quality.

 

[bigbob68]

Just say no! My brother-in-law had one and took a loss in selling it. Like was mentioned, not compatible with 1911 parts.