LLama max-1 ejector removal

skip1701 · May 6, 2019, 01:27 PM

Hi folks, i recently got my hands on a Max-1 L/F in 38 super. It has a broken extractor (no big deal), but...the ejector is broken. The question is....are these ejectors press-fit or soldered in ? Id like some advice before i do some real damage. Thanks for the info in advance.

**Unclenick** · May 8, 2019, 06:33 PM

I don't know. They have a tab a little like a half joiner biscuit, and that makes me suspect soldering. The replacements are available here.

polyphemus · May 9, 2019, 08:54 AM

The Max 1 is now made in the Philippines,Eagle Imports markets it here and you could contact them for information.In any case if you don't see evidence of soldering it is likely press fit and you can try extracting it the conventional way.

**Aguila Blanca** · May 14, 2019, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by polyphemus

The Max 1 is now made in the Philippines,Eagle Imports markets it here and you could contact them for information.In any case if you don't see evidence of soldering it is likely press fit and you can try extracting it the conventional way.

This raises the question of whether this is a Spanish Llama or a Philippine Llama. The Spanish guns were *mostly* 1911 clones, but they had some peculiarities. The Philippine Llamas, on the other hand, are 100% 1911 clones. If it's a new (Philippine) pistol, the ejector should be pinned, with a 1/16" pin that runs through from one side to the other just back from the front of the extractor (through the front leg).

Where was it made?

dahermit · May 14, 2019, 07:55 AM

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If it's a new (Philippine) pistol, the ejector should be pinned, with a 1/16" pin that runs through from one side to the other just back from the front of the extractor (through the front leg).

It is definitely NOT a standard 1911 part as it is seen in Unclenick's post #2

polyphemus · May 14, 2019, 09:07 AM

One might think OP would've noticed the hold down cross pin,absent that he asked his question,Eagle Imports has a replacement ejector for that model,standard 1911 design.
Different country of origin,different ejector.

skip1701 · May 16, 2019, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the input folks. It IS a Spanish Llama, manufactured in 1998. I've replaced 1911 ejectors before....this one is NOT pinned. So I'm guessing soldering has occurred. Any other hints and tricks about these pistols anyone would like to share? Thanks.

polyphemus · May 16, 2019, 01:11 PM

It would be helpful if you could post a picture showing the solder spots.

May 6, 2019, 01:27 PM	#1
skip1701 Member Join Date: December 28, 2016 Posts: 20	LLama max-1 ejector removal Hi folks, i recently got my hands on a Max-1 L/F in 38 super. It has a broken extractor (no big deal), but...the ejector is broken. The question is....are these ejectors press-fit or soldered in ? Id like some advice before i do some real damage. Thanks for the info in advance.

May 8, 2019, 06:33 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,724	I don't know. They have a tab a little like a half joiner biscuit, and that makes me suspect soldering. The replacements are available here. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 9, 2019, 08:54 AM	#3
polyphemus Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2012 Posts: 1,055	The Max 1 is now made in the Philippines,Eagle Imports markets it here and you could contact them for information.In any case if you don't see evidence of soldering it is likely press fit and you can try extracting it the conventional way.

May 14, 2019, 09:07 AM	#6
polyphemus Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2012 Posts: 1,055	One might think OP would've noticed the hold down cross pin,absent that he asked his question,Eagle Imports has a replacement ejector for that model,standard 1911 design. Different country of origin,different ejector.

May 16, 2019, 09:11 AM	#7
skip1701 Member Join Date: December 28, 2016 Posts: 20	Thanks for the input folks. It IS a Spanish Llama, manufactured in 1998. I've replaced 1911 ejectors before....this one is NOT pinned. So I'm guessing soldering has occurred. Any other hints and tricks about these pistols anyone would like to share? Thanks.

May 16, 2019, 01:11 PM	#8
polyphemus Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2012 Posts: 1,055	It would be helpful if you could post a picture showing the solder spots.