how are those old Colt .380’s? I’ve been looking at Rock Island’s “Baby Rock” and it seems appealing except for the price of magazines. Then of course Llama made one way back when… Colt obviously seems like the popular one until you get into Kimbers Micro .380 and Sigs somewhat similar 238.
how are those old Colt .380’s? I’ve been looking at Rock Island’s “Baby Rock” and it seems appealing except for the price of magazines. Then of course Llama made one way back when… Colt obviously seems like the popular one until you get into Kimbers Micro .380 and Sigs somewhat similar 238.
This one isn’t too bad, Colt’s production quality wasn’t always great so it varies gun to gun. I’ve got a Llama 32 ACP that is much more 1911-like than the Gov’t 380, but the Llama is definitely rougher internally. It’s been awhile since I’ve shot this one but it ran well from what I remember.
I have a soft spot for baby 1911s. I have some nice Llamas from the 1940s in .32 and 380, plus the Colt 380 Govt and Mustangs, the Browning 1911-22, Star 32s & 380s. The early Llamas are the nicest by far. true 1911 lockwork in 3/4 scale, barrel lockup w/barrel link, good steel walnut grips, nice finish. All the others have different lockwork.
BTW there is a new Llama 380, made in Brazil. Same company as Bersa I think.
BTW there is a new Llama 380, made in Brazil. Same company as Bersa I think.
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I have a full size Llama .45 1911. Technically a clone, not mil-spec. Posted somewhere in this thread… welcome to the forum.
Got some fence picts after a good cleaning. I think I'm done with this project. I might opt for an abi safety later, but not sold on it yet. The pattern on the main spring housing isn't exact, but it's close and I love it.
Nice choice on the grips. They match the frag pattern checkering well.
Thank you.
I was surprised they did. Both are actually made by VZ, so I'm wondering if they just took a set of Frag's, slapped a Wilson logo and cut a starburst pattern on them?
Sig Match got a few add on's over the holiday break too.
Full Length Guide Rod and Bushing
12.5# Silicone Recoil Spring
Wilson Combat Checkered Magwell/Mainspring Housing
Wilson Combat Starburst Grips
Dawson Precision Fiber Optic Front Sight
Full Length Guide Rod and Bushing
12.5# Silicone Recoil Spring
Wilson Combat Checkered Magwell/Mainspring Housing
Wilson Combat Starburst Grips
Dawson Precision Fiber Optic Front Sight
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I believe that Ned Christiansen is the one that started the frag texture on the front strap and eventually VZ created grips with that frag texture.
