The first order of business is to measure the hole through the cylinder, the hole through the frame, and the size of the base pin. If the pin is sloppy in the hole (usually are), get yourself a Belt Mountain pin. After that, use a range rod or a gauge pin that just slides into the bore to both check for tight spots under the threads (usually needs to be lapped out) and to see if the chambers line up with the bore. If they don't, work is needed. I like Jim Stroh at Alpha Precision, or Hamilton Bowen at Bowen classic arms. Gary Reeder at Reeder custom is good with Rugers as well. The thing is, depending on what needs to be done (everything from good sights and trigger to replacing pretty much everything but the frame) the cost can go from cheap to OH MY GOD. Once you look at it carefully, and get professional advice, you might find you got lucky and got a good one or you should sell it and get a Freedom Arms, since it'll be cheaper and you know that will be right from the start. Good luck, these guns can be made to work well but sometimes it's just not worth it. You'll have to see which one you've got.
