I keep hearing that the Ruger is no longer made and parts are an issue.
In reality, is it likely to need parts and how hard would they be to get?
Can I buy parts from the US and have them shipped to the UK?
Could the parts that may need replacing be hand made in stainless steel (I have some metal working ability, lathe, milling machine etc).

If this gun is nice and solid at full cock (something I've been told to check), what are the chances of it being bad?

I do intend to shoot this arm at least once a month over an afternoon, so it will see regular shooting.

Thanks.