Shot one of these when they first came out years ago and at the time I owned an S&W 629 .44. I felt the Ruger was stronger and managed to stay together in repeated firing unlike the 629 who's side plates came loose on a regular basis. I would like to get one with a shorter barrel for carry purposes,squirrel hunting and packing along on some big game hunts. One never hears anything good or bad about these I am assuming that is a good sign. If I do purchase one what kind of mod's should I expect to make . Thanks