1974. Saw an ad for Llama .45 auto in Shootin' Times for $119. Two days later I'm in Fred Meyers doing the grocery shopping with the missus and happen to drop by the sporting goods section. Saw a nice, wood-gripped Llama .45 auto in their case for $75. Bought it right now! (That was in the day when the Sporting Goods Stores charged manufacturer suggested prices, or more.) Had it 11 years, fed it all kindsa ammo -jacketed, lead, big-hole hollow-points, factory, my reloads, other guys reloads- not one problem. Handled any mag I stuffed in it. Did no mods. It shot 'em where I was lookin', no probs. Heard other guys horror stories, so when I needed extra funds I sold it off. Of all the guns I sold, that is the one of two that I would like back. However, I figured I lucked out with that piece and am leery of buying another.
James