You guys have mentioned some great gunsmiths above.

I have had Hamilton Bowen tune several Ruger single actions for me, and also have three conversions from him. EXCELLENT!

I have two John Linebaugh conversions (.475 & .500) and three from Dustin (.475, .475, .500). EXCELLENT!

Another person not mentioned yet is Gary Reeder. Reeder has received much ridicule from various internet posters. HOWEVER, in all my dealings with him, he has been very kind and helpful. His work has been excellent also. His Trail Rider and Gunfighter gripframes are great. He also has several wildcat cartridges that are smoking hot. (I like the .356 GNR for 100+ yd revolver shooting.)

A Ruger single action (production or conversion) and a Busse Combat, Scrap Yard, or Swamp Rat knife go well together on the belt in the woods.