I've only had one #1 which I still have. It's a limited run 45/70 stainless/green laminated stock..I picked it up slightly used.The guy wanted it just to work up loads for the 45/70. Since the #1 has a strong receiver that's the rifle he chose.Before trading for it I shot a few rounds through it.Three shots almost touching (about 3/4"group @ 100yds). It shota bit low for me but they were there.I have a box of his reloads left. I thought he had marked what load it was inside the box. Unfortunately he didn't and I haven't seenor talked to him in a couple of years.From my experience with this #1 I would recommend one
Plus It's a Ruger

Ruger Redhawk