So, in summation: Dont buy a gun and just try it out with ball, then throw fancy hollowpoint ammo in it and assume that it will function. And thats the point. The Gunsmithing Club of America (GCA) is a private community of individuals who want access to reliable Firearms and Gunsmithing information, and who are willing to share their personal knowledge, experience and joy of working on Guns with other members, as they are guided on their Gunsmithing journey by experienced tradesmen and Gunsmithing instructors. Magazines with 7- and 8-round capacities from Colt, Clark, Kimber, McCormick, Springfield Armory, Tripp and Wilson Combat were used. This article was quite helpful. The entire class of current micros- 1911-ish and modern polymer closed hammer SA or DAO have been very reliable with available standard pressure loads or plus P . Make sure that the extractor hook grabs the rim and holds on to the case. As for the hot cases hitting you in the face it could be the ejector needs to be tuned. They don't move around as much, they tend to get babied more (aka extra/better feed! Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The problem that I am having is that after firing a round the slide does not cycle at all. The gun was fired in a Ransom Rest and 155 rounds were video recorded. I would say ammo. I picked up a few Tisas 1911's here recently and one of them is giving me troubles. Many respected builders seem to think you have to go as deep as .350". The Llama with the stock spring was very easy to cycle; his pistol took a lot more brawn to drag the slide back. Nonte bushing? The number indicates the number of rounds in the magazine. You have entered an incorrect email address! Just got in a Llama XV compact .22 lr 1911 style pistol. Various global financial problems brought an end to Llama in 2005. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I may have just gotten lucky, but I cant say anything bad about Taurus weapons (I also own a Taurus PT92 AF 9mm, that is equally a flawless performer). No matter how many catridges i put in the mag its always the last one. Unfourtantley one has past but I think for him he might have been better off he had severe arthritis and all four of his legs looked like dropped pasterns, the two males were gelded. If it has a shock buff, ditch it. You still pay the normal price, our commission comes from their profit, so you have nothing to lose, while we have something to gain. My suggestion is to keep it well lubed, clean and try different brands and weight of 9mm if you can, it will get better the more its shot, my RO did. I coat my llamas often enough that I bought llama coats for them. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The gun (with the firing pin removed) was held in a vise and was video recorded with a high speed digital camera (1,000 frames per second) as ammunition was stripped from the magazine and chambered. But, to your surprise, the spentcasing ejects and the next round hangs on the feed ramp. Come join the discussion about other firearms, gun ownership, gun care, tactical firearms, small arms, optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The grip safety is poorly designed making you have to squeeze the gun a . Hes a beast. Why should I buy this over virtually any other .380 (or 9mm) in its category and pricepoint? Llama 1911 Extraction Issues - Gca If you intend to buy something from the companies advertising above, or near the bottom of our pages, please use their banners in our sites. I am looking for recoil springs for my Llama .22 if anybody knows where I can get some. Also, if you look at Schuemann's instructions for ramped barrels, Schuemann states that the first cut into the magwell will be .315" deep, measured from the top of the frame rails. Any new gun will have to have a break in period, my RO Operator had feeding issues at first, so did my Kimber Custom II in 9mm, don't forget, there was and still are issues with a 1911 in 9mm. Llama was the US brand name for Gabilondos. Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc., Wilton, Conn. USA. I have used coats from Useful Lama Items and Llama Hardware. My friend bought a new LLama 1911 in 1974 with a box of ammo and holster for $60. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. You can see the outline of the reaming and the sleeve insert in these photos. I have had no problems with the Llamas but they do not like anything other than FMJ ammo without some work (feed problems). A hypothesis germinated in my mind as I loaded the Act Mag, slammed it home and hit the slide release. Maybe take the RMR off and see if the issue persists. The Micro Max has a flared and lowered ejection port to eliminate hangups and rear slide serration to provide a better grip. Double column magazines are less prone to nosedive if they are properly designed to prevent the nosedive gap from forming. It is a favorite of gun collectors everywhere. When I received the pistol the customer complained of stub jams and over-rides mostly overrides. "Llama Firearms, officially known as Llama-Gabilondo y Cia SA, was a Spanish arms company founded in 1904 under the name Gabilondo and Urresti. Ive been llooking for one ever since I got back into guns a few years ago. 3. Higher probability is the ogive profile of the bullet in the Magtech and S&B combined with the OAL isn't playing nice with feed ramp / magazine geometry. I bought a Llama Mini Max 45 ten years ago for $265.00 new in box from Academy sporting goods. As a consequence, the rounds feed angle is close to the angle of the underlying round. New from Eagle Imports: Llama Micro Max and Llama Max-1 Is the slide feeding a new live round out of the mag into the back of the MT case which is still in the chamber? Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Penn State Extension offers detailed information on the importance of copper in camelid nutrition, identifying health issues due to too little or too much copper in the diet, and ensuring that herds . Thank you to your blog I realize I might be doing them an injustice by overfeeding them grains (about 1cup in morning and 1 cup at night) I also give them about a half of a flake twice a day. Double Feed. Period. lowest angle the cartridge achieves prior to hitting the feed ramp. And its pretty cheap tooGood luck with your guyit is frustrating when they get old, but they are definitely worth it! . Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Tisas 1911 FTF troubleshooting - Guns & Gear - USCCA Community I have a 1942 made Llama .380, great shooting little gun, looks just like a mini US 1911A1. Sometimes there are tool marks from the machining processes. of all the things i've lost.i miss my mind the most. Why does the nosedive gap form? Llama 1911 45acp any good? | Firearms Talk Would you name your Colt Python Monty? The name makes me think of Monte Python and the Holy Grails opening credits. Now what? I might pick up the RIA though. Assure the bottom edge of the chamber mouth isn't razor sharp. Please let us know what you find or decide. Pistol Grip Handmade from Walnut Wood Ars.010 Brand New $23.99 msggrips (443) 97.2% or Best Offer Free shipping from Turkey Free returns Sponsored LLAMA 1911 45 Acp - 9mm WALNUT WOOD GRP SET Brand New $35.00 borz-arms (353) 97.3% Buy It Now +$15.00 shipping from Turkey Free returns Sponsored Ive got a Citadel 3.5 CS. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Are the surfaces matched perfectly? Contest void where prohibited by law. Location: Brazos County, Texas. With the slide off, remove the barrel and replace it in the frame without the slide, and. The last round from the magazine feeds at the highest angle. Just curious how yours is doing at this point? Llamas have the notable ability to . Or Call 1-800-435-4262. If not, I would file under the extractor body so that the hook can move in further, and hopefully that will close the gap enough to pass the test. The vet said it works like aspirin, but without the long-term effects that Bute has. 1. send back to Springfield. As in, if you put enough man-power into it, it could accept regular 1911 parts? The problem that I am having is that after firing a round the slide does not cycle at all. Llama Max-1 1911 Handgun - Warning: This Llama Spits .45 ACP ~ VIDEO If some of the ammo functions and some doesn't, you know that ammo is not friendly to your gun. Contest void where prohibited by law. 2 options. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Copyright Gunsmithing Club Of America. Some of the FTFs were lined up with the bore and partially in, not at an angle. #8. If you currently have an #18 try 17 and 16. The safety catch is crap, it cuts into my thumb. James Wesley, Rawles (JWR) is Founder and Senior Editor of SurvivalBlog, the original prepping /survival blog for when the Schumer Hits The Fan (SHTF). Failure to feed is usually caused by either the feed ramp angletoo steepor the magazinenose-diving the round into the feed ramp and refusing to go further. CCI Standard Velocity 22 Box. 4140 steel frame / 4140 hammer forged steel, Beavertail grip, ambidextrous thumb safety. To fix a double feed, first, remove the magazine. PDF Recommended Practices in Caring For Llamas & Alpacas Cycle time was fast - much less than a tenth of a second. I have a Llama 1911 with external extractor. Llama 1911, so cheap I just have to ask. Feeding them grains is not necessarily a bad thing, and 2c is not too much. All rounds from a fully loaded magazine were video recorded as the slide stop was released and the slide shot forward under recoil spring pressure. Your life depends on it. 6 Best Double Stack 1911s [All Budgets] You must log in or register to reply here. Contest open to U.S. residents only.