Mosquito or P22

[METROHAZMAT]

Looking for my first gun. I've shot before and now have my LTC. I have it narrowed down to these two but would like your opinions on both (pros and cons). thanks, and after the Christmas bills come in i will be joining as a member of NES and NRA. I won't be purchasing until after Christmas (2 young boys).

 

[dhuze]

I debated the same two. Even though the grip was small on the P22 the bigger grip of the sig fit my small hands better. I also did not like the location of the mag release on the P22. I have read bad things on both handguns being made of weak parts, but have had no problem with my Sig. I think most of the problems are a result of a dirty gun. .22's are inherently dirty and if you dont clean them often enough they do get gritty. I bought one in digital desert camo and I haven't even had any wear on the camo.

I have only had one round fail to fire and it was the ammo not the pistol. I mostly shoot CCI Mini Mags, but have not had any problems with my Federal bulk .22's either. The Sig comes with 2 springs one for the Mini Mags and one for other ammo. I only use the heavy spring. I love the feel of the Sig and wouldnt trade it for a P22 for the world.

 

[Knob Creek]

You*should include the Ruger semi-autos as a option as well.

 

[terraformer]

Sig for adults to shoot, the p22 is better for kids because of size. Otherwise they are good guns for what they are, though the sig is a higher quality, but that's inline with the whole line of sigs v. walthers...

 

[KMM696]

I've owned both of those - started with a P22. The P22 needed some break-in time and a little cleanup, but was running well when I sold it to a friend of mine. It was just too small for my hands - other than that, I liked it. Bought the Mosquito after that, which fit me better. After break-in with minimags, mine runs almost 100% with Federal bulk ammo now.

They are both a lot of fun to shoot, and duplicate the controls on some centerfire handguns. The Mosquito just fits me better.

I would, for a first pistol, recommend you also look at the single action 22lr pistols, as well. Pistols like the S&W 22A or S, and the Ruger Mk I/II/II series would, I think, be a bit easier to shoot. The sight radius is longer, the single action trigger will be a bit easier to manage than the double to single transition of the P22/Mosquito. Construction is also (I think) more substantial on these. I'd feel better about purchasing a used S&W or Ruger than the other two, because I believe they will survive an uncaring previous owner better.

If you can find a local shop that has all of these in hand, it would be worth seeing how the P22 & Mosquito feel to you. Look at all their 22s, while you're there. I don't think there are any wrong choices - any 22 pistol will be affordable to shoot a lot, and get plenty of practice in.

Good luck, and have fun!

 

[bostonasphalt2]

I love my sig mosquito, but I will say this: it is a complete PITA having to make sure I can find CCI mini-mag to shoot. My mosquito is a jamomatic with the Winchester X crap, but works flawlessly with the CCI.

 

[terraformer]

I love my sig mosquito, but I will say this: it is a complete PITA having to make sure I can find CCI mini-mag to shoot. My mosquito is a jamomatic with the Winchester X crap, but works flawlessly with the CCI.

Try federal.

 

[MrSparkle]

Think of the libs you could upset with your PP. (Pink Pistol)

I would go Ruger or Sig.

 

[dhuze]

I love my sig mosquito, but I will say this: it is a complete PITA having to make sure I can find CCI mini-mag to shoot. My mosquito is a jamomatic with the Winchester X crap, but works flawlessly with the CCI.

Did you try changing the spring? I haven't shot the Winchester stuff, but the federal bulk stuff fires flawlessly.

 

[jdubois]

Coke or Pepsi?

 

[terraformer]

Coke or Pepsi?

New coke.

 

[TonyDedo]

Coke or Pepsi?

Exactly - they're both crap.

Seriously, I know the Walther and Sig both look cooler than the Ruger/Smith/Browning .22 pistols, but in terms of reliability and accuracy, the latter are a MUCH better choice. Plus as a new shooter, do you really want to be dealing with less-than-reliable pistols?

Someone is advertising a Ruger MkII on the boards, and Four Seasons always has plenty of MkIIIs in stock - I think either is an infinitely better choice than either the Walther or the Sig.

 

[punx45]

I have a mosquito. I have probably shot about 500 rounds through it since i picked it up in July. With mini-mags, I have only had the occasional FTF (usually when its clean, go figure). I recently tried thunderbolts in it, and that was an exercise in futility. I enjoy shooting it, and have had no regrets buying it. Just watch out for the slide stop lever spring when cleaning. I lost mine

 

[PaiN]

Looking for my first gun.

If I were you, I consider neither.
As your first gun you are obviously looking at .22lrs. I would recommend getting a "real" Sig in .22lr(if they are available in MA). I'm talking about the P220, P228 or P229 with the factory .22lr conversion on. I can get them here for $499, they are not nearly as ammo picky or temperamental as the Mosquito and when you want to go centerfire, just pick up an upper with a few mags in whatever cal. you like and you're set to go. Plus you'll have learned the gun well. With the Sig's it is very cost effective to go rimfire to centerfire rather than the reverse.
As for the P22, it is just to small for the average adult hand IMO.

 

[Serapis]

You know I vote Walther.

 

[dhuze]

If I were you, I consider neither.
As your first gun you are obviously looking at .22lrs. I would recommend getting a "real" Sig in .22lr(if they are available in MA).................

The mosquito is a "real Sig". It's manufactured by Sig Sauer.

 

[mikem317]

I chose the Mosquito for the simple reason that I own other Sig Sauer firearms. The controls and layout of the Mosquito are strikingly similar to its larger-chambered brethren.

Exactly - they're both crap.

Seriously, I know the Walther and Sig both look cooler than the Ruger/Smith/Browning .22 pistols, but in terms of reliability and accuracy, the latter are a MUCH better choice. Plus as a new shooter, do you really want to be dealing with less-than-reliable pistols?

Someone is advertising a Ruger MkII on the boards, and Four Seasons always has plenty of MkIIIs in stock - I think either is an infinitely better choice than either the Walther or the Sig.

AFAIK, the Sig and Walther are much easier to take down than the Ruger.

 

[EddieCoyle]

AFAIK, the Sig and Walther are much easier to take down than the Ruger.

So what? I have all three and the Ruger is the best of them. It doesn't come apart/go together like most other guns, but it's really not hard, it's just different.

If you're going to base your choice on what's more comfortable to take apart rather than on what's better, maybe you should take up knitting instead.

If you want to limit your choices to the Mosquito or the P22, take the Sig. The P22 is the worst gun I own, and I have lots of guns. I have nothing against Walthers either (I carry one) but the P22 is really a piece of crap.

 

[Keystone]

I haven't shot either, so I can't comment firsthand. I love my Ruger MkIII, but I assume that has been eliminated (price? You can always save a little longer...) I'm sure you have your reasons.

Between the sig and the walther, shoot em both, see what you like best. What fits your hand might not fit mine. I've held guns that just don't work for me, and others that fit beautifully.

Good luck with the purchase!

 

[Independence Arms]

no doubt, SIG!