Thanks to all of you for responding.

I looked at the Freedom Arms as I have one in .454 that shoots lights out. They're tough to find used and I have trouble wrapping my head around the price of a new one.

That said, my limited experience with the Rugers has been the same as stated here. Some good, some not so good. I learned about the belt mountain pin with my first SBH in .44 and later sent it to the cornfield as it wouldn't shoot as well as my S&W PC.

I have grown kind of fond of the single actions and Dave's coon hunting is exactly the type of use I'd like from this gun. I don't hunt coon but I do hunt squirrels over dogs and their heads are kind of small. Really need it to shoot tight. I'll open up the groups enough by myself when I shoot it.

Have to ponder whether its better to buy and sell until you get a good one or go another route...