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rm9792 wrote:I got one in parts from a member here and it has became a nice carry piece for backup. I did have the rib on top milled off and I repainted with black CeraKote. Check the recoil plug on front to make sure it is secure, mine disappeared in the yard when it was being fired. as old as these are they wear out.

Sounds cool you got a pic? I took it to the range and put 50rds though it and it fed and ejected w/o problem and was fairly acurate at 10 yards once i figured out the sights. Its real nice to shoot very little recoil, just a little hammer bite one my hand. I think this will make a great summer carry or a back up its light and thin and more comfy than my other guns.

Well yesterday I went to visit the new Cabelas in Allen TX, JUST to check the place out, and walked out with a gun They had a great sellection of used handguns that were reasonably priced.

The gun that stuck out to me was this Llama Especial .380. it was in prety good shape and felt solid, after about an hour of trolling around i just took the plunge and got it. I told myself if i get this gun it will be my last (gun) purchase for a couple years;-)
It's a cool gun, basicly a miniture 1911 replica, even has a grip saftey. Its relitivly light at 20oz for a steel framed gun. Also thin and compact fits perfect in my hand, and is a great size for CC. I would love to own a real fullsize 1911, but at this stage of my life I cant drop 500-600+ for a taurus or an R.I. let a lone 1000+ for a "high end" one. And I know, save.. but I just cant justify that much for a hand gun.

Took it home and did some research and i believe it was made in '68. I took it apart and cleaned/oiled it. All the parts seem in really good shape and taken care of. I hear the main problem with these guns is the extracter but the one on here seems fine. Wont know till i fire it, have to wait till Monday.