Llama Model IX-A

Llama Gabilondo y Cia · Pistol · Discontinued · 1955

Also known as: Llama IX-A, Llama IXA

Overview

The Llama Model IX-A is a full-size, all-steel semi-automatic pistol built on the Colt 1911 pattern and chambered in .45 ACP. Manufactured in Spain by Llama Gabilondo y Cia, it is a single-action, short-recoil design fed from a detachable box magazine. The IX-A improved on the earlier Model IX by adding a grip safety alongside the manual thumb safety, plus a ventilated barrel rib and an adjustable rear sight. Affordable and closely modelled on the American service pistol, the IX-A was the mainstay of Llama's export trade to the United States.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	1077 g (38.0 oz)
Overall Length	216 mm (8.50")
Barrel Length	127 mm (5.00")
Action Type	Short Recoil
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	7 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	260 m/s (853 fps)
Muzzle Energy	477 J (352 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Number of Grooves	6
Frame Material	Steel
Slide Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Wood
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety, Grip Safety
Features: Adjustable Rear Sight, Ventilated Rib, Colt 1911 Pattern

Production

Production years: 1955-1985

Long-running commercial model; a mainstay of Llama's American export market.

Origin

Country of origin: Spain

Discontinued: 1985

Notes

The IX-A is essentially a Llama Model IX with an added grip safety and ventilated rib. It was widely exported to the United States as an economical 1911-pattern .45.

Background

Llama Gabilondo y Cia of Eibar in the Basque Country built its reputation on affordable, faithful clones of John Browning's Colt 1911. The IX-A brought that formula to full-size .45 ACP for decades of export sales.