What 1911 grips are compatible with Llama .45 1911 a1 clone?
I am looking into buying a 1911a1 clone by Llama. I understand they are not in business anymore, but I just cant stand black grips on a blued 1911. I want checkered wood grips. From what I have read, and from comparing pictures of other 1911′s to the Llama 1911, I think the grip screws on the llama are further apart, and are very close to the edges of the grip, where the usual 1911 grips are a fraction of an inch further from the ends of the grips. Most other parts on this model, which is a .45 1911 clone, are interchangeable, so why the grips? Is that an optical illusion or are they just a little different? If so, can I buy grips with screw holes drilled to custom spec?
4 Responses
Squiggy
05 Feb 2010
Tahoeguy
05 Feb 2010
there are many custom grip makers out there. try a google search. The gun you speak of is somewhat common, i wouldnt be surprised if there were ‘custom’ grips in stock.
wvhunter129
05 Feb 2010
I know on eBay I have seen grips for Llama 45 1911 a1 clones before. Here is a link to some they have right now: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=Llama+45+Grips&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Here is another site: http://www.gungrips.net/
There are probably other sites, but this is what I have. I had a Llama 45 a couple years ago. Got rid of it and now wish I still had it.
MJ
05 Feb 2010
Llama’s grips are not interchangeable with others. However, some companies do make grips for them.
Are you SURE that " Most other parts on this model, which is a .45 1911 clone, are interchangeable"?
The grips don’t interchange. If you’re talking about the Llama Max 1, it isn’t a clone and few 1911 parts interchange.
It IS a decent pistol that generally will shoot better than its price would lead you to believe, but it is NOT a 1911.