SIG Mosquito?

[Flea]

Opinions?

I'm thinking about picking one up soon for plinking and practice. Plus, everyone needs a good .22 pistol, and I don't care for a .22 revolver.

 

[223lover]

Early mosquitos had some functioning problems. That gave them a bad rap. I bought one anyway and couldn't be happier. Except for their appetite for not liking to digest certain less powerful .22's, I love it. Sig recommends CCI mini-mags and for awhile was even giving you a coupon for $10 back as an incentive to buy them. It is light, accurate and the same as my P-220 only alot cheaper to shoot. The only drawback is that in America they ship with only 1 mag, in Europe you get 2. Happy shooting!

 

[paradox998]

Breakin is important on Skeeters. Read the manual and follow the instructions. Use CCI minimags for the first 400 rounds at the minimum. After that they get a little more robust in terms of ammo. Fun little shooter.

 

[thub]

Can anyone give some insight on the .22 sig. I purchased one last april and have not had much of a chance to sho. ot it. It comes with two springs, one for regular velocity 22's, and the other for high velocity. I shot the gun probably 50 rounds and had a couple of jams with the viper Remington 22's. I really can't tell which spring is to be used for which load according to the manual. I would appreciate the input.

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

To thub I would think the stiffer spring is for hotter loads but could be mistaken as for the skeeter a friend of mine bought one and it is as reliable as my Phoenix Arms HP22 (not very).

 

[paradox998]

Use the white spring, and memory serves, there is a small and a larger end. Not sure with end goes toward the muzzle, try it both ways and see which works best.

 

[2nd 41]

Had an early one and sold it as quickly as I bought it. If it only shot as good as it looks. There are much better 22's for the money. Research. Be patient. Buy it right the first time.

 

[DieselvRR]

I got one I would sell, let me know if you are interested. In VA.

Thanks

 

[shoen1200]

I purchased one last November and could not be happier.
My original intent was to use it as a trainer for my wife and daughter.
It fulfills that roll very well. They are becoming very proficient with all aspects of draw/shoot/reload/jam clearance etc.
I have really enjoyed shooting it myself.
Very cheap practice.
It is lively enough that the sights must be realigned for each consecutive shot – it’s a very good training tool that happens to be VERY fun.
I have found several higher velocity 37 to 40gr that work 100% reliably.
Great gun.
The only problem I had was finding/getting 3 spare mags.
New mags are plastic but have worked flawlessly.

 

[maximus decimus]

I purchased a SIG Mosquito about a month ago. I had been looking at them for 3 years and always wanted one but was worried about the stories of jamming and being very picky about ammo.

Mine is very reliable and a blast to shoot. I shot about 100 rounds of mini mags before I tried others. Mine is 100% with mini mags (200rds), 100% with CCI Blazer (200 rds), about 90% with Remington Thunderbolt (500 rds) , and about 60% with Federal Champions(150 rds). My brother tried a magazine of his Winchester 333 and it would not function at all.

I paid 349 for the reverse two tone. It is one of my favorite guns. Enjoyable to shoot. Trigger pull isn't great. I keep mine clean and lubed. I use the spring that was installed which is the regular one I believe.

I would definitely recommend this gun to anyone. I have not had many issues with mine.

 

[jhco]

heavy trigger, other than that thay are pretty nice plinkers

 

[1fixitman]

They have the magazines for these at Academy Sports in Augusta, GA. The price is $30 plus 2.10 tax for a total of $32.10 each. These mags will fit in a small USPS flat rate box for $6 or $7 dollars. 2 extra mags end up being about $35 each shipped. Let me know if anyone is interested. I am not charging anything to get these for you guys just letting you know the availability. The cheapest price I found online was $36 each plus $9 shipping. There is no lower price unless you are a dealer and can pass it on to others. Cheapest way I know to get the magazines. I really don't want to ship to anyone unless you are in a very remote area and do not have access to an Academy Sports Outdoor store.
Cheers.
Dwayne in Augusta

 

[Hans Esker]

I got one Last October. +1 on CCI mini mags, especially for break in. Use the more slender looking of the recoil springs (this is the "white spring") for normal ammo.

The only thing I would have done different was to have gotten the inch longer, threaded barrel version. You can put a suppressor on it, or a flash suppressor on it for the fun of it. Also, better muzzle velocity.

 

[wbwanzer]

I've got more than 600 rounds throught mine (all CCI Mini-Mags) and ZERO problems. Clean the pistol before first use, use Mini-Mags and you should be good to go.

 

[SavageSig]

I disliked mine immensely. It would on average jam twice per mag, regardless of the ammo I used. I tried Minimags, Minimag HP, Federal bulk, Golden Bullets, Automatch, etc. I tried to "break it in" by shooting a brick in one day with cleaning in the middle, but to no avail. The sights were terrible too.

 

[seanie!]

My only problem with them, is that the grip is a little too small for my hand. But I am a fat guy, with fat guy hands.