Llama 1911 grips
Llama 1911 grips
The Llama 1911 9mm pistol traces its roots to the Spanish company Gabilondo y Cia, founded in 1904 in Eibar, Spain. After success with Ruby pistols during World War I, the firm turned to John Browning's iconic Colt 1911 design
In 1931, Gabilondo began developing its own 1911-style semi-automatic pistols. The Llama trademark was registered in 1932, and production of full-size locked-breech models started soon after
Early Llama variants like the Llama V and Llama VII (1932–1954) offered 9mm Parabellum (9x19mm) alongside 9mm Largo, .38 Super, and .38 ACP — making them among the earliest widely available 9mm 1911 platforms. These Spanish handguns skipped the grip safety on some versions, featured slightly different barrels (often 5–5.5 inches), and targeted military, police, and export markets, including the US
Known for affordable quality and reliability, Llama 9mm 1911s (later models like XI, IX series) gained popularity as budget-friendly Colt alternatives. Production continued through various updates until the company's closure around 2005, leaving a legacy in 1911 history
The grips are compatible with various modifications of the Llama 1911 Large frame:
- Llama IX-A
- Llama IX-B
- Llama Max I
- Llama Max IX
- Llama Max IX-A
- Llama Max I C/F
- Llama Max I L/F
- Firestorm Government
- Firestorm Compact (Llama frame)