Considering a Llama .45...anyone know about these?

pheenix42 · 10-14-2008

So, as well as a .357 revolver, I'm considering purchasing a .45 pistol sometime. Local shop has a Llama .45 for sale, but I'd like to know from someone who has the knowledge whether or not these are worth the buy, as far as durability, accuracy and such.

Anyone out there know?

G McBride · 10-14-2008

I have a foreman here at work that has a Llama 45 and he acts like it is not that great of a gun. I have no experience with them so I can not comment. I will suggest that as long as you buy quality guns you can usually get your money back out of them when you buy right. A good gun will always have a market. If it were me and I could afford to, I would stick with well known brands. There are many that make 1911 style pistols that are considered to be better than Llama.

techres · 10-14-2008

Not known for accuracy, or quality, or durability. Some were not so bad, many were aweful. In some models the parts are not readily interchangeable. My Llama Officer model I sold for under $100 just to get rid of it.

Get a Rock Island or a Taurus instead.

CyberGuyPR · 10-14-2008

An old friend of mine had one several years ago and got rid of it because it was grouping horrible. I thought it was him but several good shooters tried it and agreed.

Crystalship1 · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by techres

Not known for accuracy, or quality, or durability. Some were not so bad, many were aweful. In some models the parts are not readily interchangeable. My Llama Officer model I sold for under $100 just to get rid of it.

Get a Rock Island or a Taurus instead.

Must agree!!! I had one for a very short period of time and dubbed it the "Jam-O-Matic"

smooth308 · 10-14-2008

Yes i also had one and i did jam from the factory. I had to polish the feed ramp and barrel and after that it feed just fine but not the mast accurate of guns. if i was you i would wait and save a little more and get something better.

JcJ · 10-14-2008

I had one, shot in once, maybe a mags worth and sold it.. Happy I got out of it without a loss.. For the right price it might make an interesting project base but I imagine one might end up replacing every component before it shot respectably.

cosermann · 10-14-2008

The manufacterer, Gabilondo Llama y Cia SA, has been defunct since 1999. There was a ragtag group that got together and tried to soldier on but they too went bellyup around 2003.

Would not consider a Llama pistol for anything I had to depend on; maybe as an "extra" or a "spare" if one was practically given to me.

G McBride · 10-14-2008

phenix,

There is a good XD45 on the For Sale on tis site. Buy the best and be happy.

pheenix42 · 10-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by G McBride

phenix,

There is a good XD45 on the For Sale on tis site. Buy the best and be happy.

A good idea!

Thanks for all the information, friends! Was poking about a local shop today...they had several XDs, one Rock Island, two Colts and an HK on display; it was all I could do to keep from drooling!

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pheenix42 Plinker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 73	Considering a Llama .45...anyone know about these? So, as well as a .357 revolver, I'm considering purchasing a .45 pistol sometime. Local shop has a Llama .45 for sale, but I'd like to know from someone who has the knowledge whether or not these are worth the buy, as far as durability, accuracy and such. Anyone out there know?

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G McBride Defender Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centerville Posts: 829	I have a foreman here at work that has a Llama 45 and he acts like it is not that great of a gun. I have no experience with them so I can not comment. I will suggest that as long as you buy quality guns you can usually get your money back out of them when you buy right. A good gun will always have a market. If it were me and I could afford to, I would stick with well known brands. There are many that make 1911 style pistols that are considered to be better than Llama.

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techres Building Bridges Between Ammo Forts Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 4,491	Not known for accuracy, or quality, or durability. Some were not so bad, many were aweful. In some models the parts are not readily interchangeable. My Llama Officer model I sold for under $100 just to get rid of it. Get a Rock Island or a Taurus instead.

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CyberGuyPR Plinker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crook County, IL Posts: 59	An old friend of mine had one several years ago and got rid of it because it was grouping horrible. I thought it was him but several good shooters tried it and agreed.

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smooth308 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Martinsville,IN Posts: 107	Yes i also had one and i did jam from the factory. I had to polish the feed ramp and barrel and after that it feed just fine but not the mast accurate of guns. if i was you i would wait and save a little more and get something better.

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JcJ BANNED Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brownsburg Posts: 1,594	I had one, shot in once, maybe a mags worth and sold it.. Happy I got out of it without a loss.. For the right price it might make an interesting project base but I imagine one might end up replacing every component before it shot respectably.

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cosermann Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,591	The manufacterer, Gabilondo Llama y Cia SA, has been defunct since 1999. There was a ragtag group that got together and tried to soldier on but they too went bellyup around 2003. Would not consider a Llama pistol for anything I had to depend on; maybe as an "extra" or a "spare" if one was practically given to me.

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G McBride Defender Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centerville Posts: 829	phenix, There is a good XD45 on the For Sale on tis site. Buy the best and be happy.