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I have an opportunity to buy a Commander sized Llama 1911 45 for $300. Its marked "Minimax 45". I believe there calling it a compact, not a sub-compact. Magazine is 6 rounds. Its in nice shape. Thought I could use it as a platform for a custom carry. Are aftermarket parts like sights, amdie safeties, beaver tail grip safeties, match barrels etc usable on this gun? I do some metal work and thought I'd try "melting" it and installing some kool stuff on it. Opinions?
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US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer
US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG)
My guns are like my internal organs, I'd have to be dead to be without them.
I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders....Ted Nugent
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On a budget, for a few dollars more, you can have a better pistol. In the realm of 1911's, you definitely get what you pay for. Minimum, I'd go with RIA. -
It belonged to a good friend who needs money. I say "belonged" because I just called him and told him to bring it over and get his money. It's cheap enough and I'm helping a friend so I'll see what i can do with it. If I screw it up.....no big loss. The "melting" part is what I'm looking forward to. Start with a set of ignition files to remove the Sharp. Then a stone to clean it up. Then a polishing wheel and some rouge. Then some aftermarket goodies and off to a smith to do the real machine work for some good sights and a trigger job. Then a refinish and Poof!!! A diamond in a goats a**!!!NRA Life Member
US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer
US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG)
My guns are like my internal organs, I'd have to be dead to be without them.
I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders....Ted Nugent
There are 2 kinds of people, normal and skinny....my Father in Law
Unrestrained children in back seats cause accidents.
Unrestrained accidents in back seats cause children.Comment
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Lol, some ed brown stuff on a llama is like polishing a turd. ^^Comment
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aaaaaa ya thats what I meant.
NRA Life Member
US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer
US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG)
My guns are like my internal organs, I'd have to be dead to be without them.
I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders....Ted Nugent
There are 2 kinds of people, normal and skinny....my Father in Law
Unrestrained children in back seats cause accidents.
Unrestrained accidents in back seats cause children.Comment
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llama is acctually a quite acceptabe weapon, but sometimes finiky as regards to ammo.... approximate value... nib $325 exc $275.....add$40 for satin chrome, $60 for stainless, $20 for duo-tone finish...... i would consider it....Comment
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My 1st 1911 was a LLama IX that I bought at Turners on sale for $159 back in 1980 (ish) Actually it was a well made and great finished gun. It was a good shooter as well. It was a blued model with a vent upper rib and wood grips. Unfortunatly it was stolen from my Car. Dumb move leaving it there. I say you made a good purchase...go have fun with it!Comment
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My dad has a Llama Model Ix, and some of the parts are 1911, but not all.
From what I recall, grips were different hole spacing, slide stop had different diameter; I was able to mount/fit a Wilson Combat ambi-safety (he's a lefty).
Don't remember much else beyond it was decent enough to shoot, but definitely needed the melting of which you speak.This is my sig line.Comment
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I still have my Llama Ix and it's still a good shooting 45.
Over on the 1911 board there is a list of parts that are compatible between the Llama and the mil spec 45's. Most parts will fit with minor work, some don't.1A-2A=-1AComment
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Can you recall where I would look on the 1911 board for that list? ThanksNRA Life Member
US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer
US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG)
My guns are like my internal organs, I'd have to be dead to be without them.
I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders....Ted Nugent
There are 2 kinds of people, normal and skinny....my Father in Law
Unrestrained children in back seats cause accidents.
Unrestrained accidents in back seats cause children.Comment
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Found this. Post pics when ready.
Originally posted by Colonel David Crockett
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"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
Originally Posted by JackRydden224
I hope Ruger pays the extortion fees for the SR1911. I mean the gun is just as good if not better than a Les Baer.Originally posted by redcliffA Colt collector shooting Rugers is like Hugh Grant cheating on Elizabeth Hurley with a hooker.
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Whats "significant"? $300 for the gun, $500 for the fun! $8 bills ain't to bad. I'd blow that on a weekend in Vegas. And I'll still have something to show for it.NRA Life Member
US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer
US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG)
My guns are like my internal organs, I'd have to be dead to be without them.
I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders....Ted Nugent
There are 2 kinds of people, normal and skinny....my Father in Law
Unrestrained children in back seats cause accidents.
Unrestrained accidents in back seats cause children.Comment
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Funny, I worked at Turners in the late 80's. Llama 1911 comes in for repair 1 out of 3, it would be more, but most people buy it for protection and dont shoot it enough to know if there is a problem.. gun manager loves it as they get $5 commision for everyone the dept sales.. total pc of you know what.. get an RIAComment
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