I've been looking at pistols for quite some time now and I think I've finally got it narrowed down to two guns that fit my budget. I'll be using the gun for target shooting, backpacking in cougar and bear country, and possibly shooting does at close range. I'd like it to be pretty accurate and affordable for target shooting and sturdy enough to handle some abuse. I'm just getting in to reloading so the limitations of factory loads are not a concern. Here's what I've found:

Used Smith and Wesson 686-6 357 mag with a 6" barrel, good condition for $495.

New Ruger Super Blackhawk SS 44 mag with a 5.5" barrel for $480.

Which one do you guys think I should go with?