Llama Micromax 380?

[Magnuumpwr]

I am having trouble locating approximate values for used micromax pistols. An acquaintance has one in great shape that he is asking $200.00 for. It is in a red, plastic case with all factory paperwork. Is this an OK price or should I make a lower offer?

 

[commygun]

I'd snap it up.

 

[royal barnes]

I would check first and determine if replacements parts, mags, etc. are available. That pistol has been out of production for years and the company no longer exists. A fifty dollar gun or a five hundred dollar one are useless if they break and there are no parts.

 

[bannockburn]

I would agree with royal barnes in that essential parts are probably going to be hard to come by, may cost quite a bit if and when they are located, and magazines most likely will be aftermarket and also might be pricey as well. If the gun itself checks out okay in terms of it's overall condition and proper functioning, then I would say $200 would be a fair asking price.

My own experience with Llama pistols is that while they have some unique design features quality control in terms of materials used in their construction, heat treatment, and overall assembly can be a somewhat hit-or-miss proposition with their guns. Proceed accordingly and let us know if you decide to get it.

 

[bdrift10]

I would suggest looking into part interchangeability with the browning 380 and baby rock.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Depends on your current spending position.

If I had the funds floating around I'd buy it just 'cause theyr'e kinda cool as diminutive 1911s.

When they're good - they're as good as a mid sized, relatively low cap .380 can be.

When they're bad - they're as bad as only a deceptively shoddy Spanish pistol can be.

Mags aren't a big deal around here but I'm close to Mexico so that may not be relative to other parts of the nation.

The plastic box might worry me some as an indicator of a later - just before company failure - production run.

Metallurgically you could look at contact points for metal displacement.
Slide stop to frame and slide for example.

Todd.

 

[bannockburn]

You might also want to check for excessive wear around the breech face of the slide and the rear of the barrel assembly.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Sometime this year Waiting on final BATFE approval Metro Arms will be bringing the new version of the little Llama . Will be sold under the Llama name last I heard.

As for that one I grab for 200 if checked out . They were good pistols back then.

 

[Magnuumpwr]

Well I field stripped it, looked over the internals, no notable damage or burrs, although obvious it has seen some rounds. Trigger is nice, strips all 7 rounds from mag, and no hang ups. Paid him the money and now to get out to shoot it! Overall condition of 90% or better.

 

[Ibmikey]

I have five Micro's in the stable, three are chrome, one a contract piece for a South American air force and a flat blue like yours that i had Ceracoated FDE. The Miccro's are nice pistols and fun shooters for a blow back .380!, Llama was back to making some quality stuff before the company gave up and closed. I doubt you are going to need parts unless you shoot the beans out of it, parts for other pistols as suggested in another post will not fit the Llama. I would refrain from dry fire as you can break a firing pin, check out the Spanish Pistol forum on Gunboard's and you will find a member that manufacturers the pin. You purchased a neat pistol that usually go for $400 on Gunbroker, now take it out and have fun.