Opinions Please: Spanish Llama 1911 style .22LR

North Forest

Dropped by my LGS yesterday and saw one of these (sorry no pic) and it seemed to catch my attention as potentially a fun novelty pistol, so as I know nothing about these I thought I'd ask your opinions. It is in fair condition, everything works smooth, one mag, a little play in the slide. They're asking $350, which to me seems high, but I wouldn't really know. Again sorry for the no pic, but what say you guys?

bisley

Llamas have been around a long time, and their quality has varied greatly through the years. There are some that are pretty decent, and some that are crap. I have a .22 revolver that someone gave my dad, back in the mid sixties, and it is tight and looks pretty good but is not very accurate.

That's all I've got.

Fisheadgib

Llama's didn't get very much respect in the past as they were considered similar to a Taurus revolver in quality.

Jayhawker

They had a reputation for having poorly heat-treated internal parts and frames as well as wear issues. I've had two in my life that were ultimately send down the road at a loss...In one there were no escutcheons in the frame for mounting the grip panels...just screw holes in the frame which stripped out while tightening...

Diver43

A long time ago, aprox 1989 I purchased a Llama 9mm think it is a model 1911B or something like that. It functions 100% with ball ammo. It is a Commander sized pistol. Don't shoot it much anymore, but its very accurate at the range, but does not like hollow points at all.

Bigslug

There are so many 1911-styled .22 autos out there these days - big and small - that I wouldn't roll the dice on an oldie of questionable origin that isn't supported outside of the used parts house anymore.

bisley

$350 for an old Llama is something I would not even consider. You can buy many very good name brand pistols, new, for that, or a little more, and have a proven pistol and a decent warranty.

North Forest

O.K. thanks for the info guys, looks like I'll pass on this one. I appreciate the response and advice.

JKP

I would (did) go with a GSG 1911 in .22 before a Llama.

bisley

JKP wrote: »

I would (did) go with a GSG 1911 in .22 before a Llama.

We need a picture and a range report, please. :jester:

bellcat

Agree..... I bought a brand new GSG 1911 22 last spring for $275

Teach

I rebuilt a Llama 1911 clone in .38 Super a few years ago. It was a worn out piece of junk that I was just barely able to get back into working shape, and I only took on the project because the owner had a sentimental attachment to it. Otherwise, it would have made a pretty good paperweight.
Jerry