Erno:
think you meant
can magnify the sun's rays, ...which can cause forest fires.
My entire range area is 6-12" of stone, and some of us like to police brass and keep our ranges clean by picking up targets (and pieces of them) when we're finished shooting.
OP, they are both great pistols, and will give a lifetime of fun and a great tool for training no matter which one you get. There is just something extra special about a well made single action .22....especially when it can do both LR and Mags.