i don't know much about the llama only what i have heard. but the ruger is another story. man they are a nice little gun. i have a .22lr. - .22 mag super-six and the .22lr. shoots good enough to take a squirrel out of a tree. the .22 mag is ok but have never found the right load yet. i think you would be better off buying the ruger then saving again for the bigger caliber you are looking for. you'll never regret buying the ruger it's like money in the bank. as we say around here "it's a sure thing".