I own both the Stainless Ruger Bisley 45 Colt and the Freedom Arms 97 45 Colt. Both guns are 5.5 inch barrels. I sometimes shoot the Ruger better than the FA but that is on me and not the gun.

There is really no comparison in quality. The Ruger is the Chevy Camero and the Freedom is the Maserati. The FA is much lighter and sometimes more to deal with recoil wise. The difference in frame size is very noticeable.

In my limited opinion, there are light years of accuracy between a revolver that shoots 1-2 inches at 25yds and on that shoots one hole groups. The Freedom comes with the 5 shot group shot at the factory. Mine looked like a 2 shot ragged hole but all 5 shots were there.

You can't really compare the two fairly.

If it's in the budget, I'd buy the FA every time.