Sig Mosquito

hemdog · November 23, 2010, 08:44 PM

I just shot a sig mosquito this past weekend and really liked it, enough so that I'm thinking of buying one. Anyone have one and care to share your thoughts on it, good, bad or ugly?

chris in va · November 23, 2010, 08:46 PM

Don't know about the latest batch, but they haven't had the most stellar history.

Hoss Fly · November 23, 2010, 08:49 PM

Had two about 2 yrs ago & had good luck with them & the wife & I really enjoyed them

We just outgrew them i guess

Not to mean they are kids guns, my wife just grew to a 9mm

RGPM1A · November 23, 2010, 09:27 PM

Two different people in my club bought them this year and they both sold them almost immediately at a loss. FTF, FTE, really crappy triggers.

javabum · November 23, 2010, 09:39 PM

I owned one.......and took it back for a full refund.worst piece of metal an plastic ever concieved in one package.

Cured me of ever owning a sig for life...not because of the crappy function of the gun,but because of their rude customer service.

Cheapshooter · November 23, 2010, 09:46 PM

Use the tool bar at the top of this page. You'll get a lot of information, and views. More less favorable than positive.

swmp9jrm · November 23, 2010, 09:46 PM

If you want to know the truth about the Mosquito, go here:

Mosquito Thread

I have one. I happen to like it. Is it perfect - no way. But it's good enough to provide a boat load of fun with a small investment. It needs to be kept clean and well maintained. It's a bit picky on ammo - mine runs about 95+% on CCI MiniMag and about 85+% on the cheaper bulk stuff. Not stellar, but I'm having fun with it, I'm not counting on it to protect me in a SHTF situation. I got it because it's similar in size and weight to my other SIGS. The trigger isn't the best either - I did some polishing on the entire inside of the gun and it improved quite a bit.

pichon · November 23, 2010, 09:57 PM

I have used both the mosquito and the p22. Both prefer minimags. Lots, and I mean lots of FTEs with cheap Federal stuff. That is why I chose the BuckMark. It is heavier and uglier, but even the cheap ammo is enough to cycle the action every time. It is quite accurate with most ammo, and spare mags are easy to find. I have also heard good things about the Rugers.

WVsig · November 23, 2010, 10:09 PM

Pot metal 22 which is very ammo picky. Most people report it is only reliable with hot 22 ammo. Cheap bulk stuff jams the gun. Horrible trigger which is not Sig like at all. They have very mixed results. Not Sigs best effort. IMHO

They are not even made by Sig. I would pass and get yourself something else. If you really want a Sig 22lr you might try one of the Sig conversion kits.

http://www.sigsauer.com/SigStore/Sho...&productid=266

t45 · November 24, 2010, 01:44 AM

I have one and got it for my son. He loves it. The older ones had several issues but my new model has been flawless. Keep it clean and feed it what it likes and you will be happy.

November 23, 2010, 08:44 PM	#1
hemdog Junior Member Join Date: September 1, 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 4	Sig Mosquito I just shot a sig mosquito this past weekend and really liked it, enough so that I'm thinking of buying one. Anyone have one and care to share your thoughts on it, good, bad or ugly?

November 23, 2010, 09:39 PM	#5
javabum Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Californication Posts: 264	I owned one.......and took it back for a full refund.worst piece of metal an plastic ever concieved in one package. Cured me of ever owning a sig for life...not because of the crappy function of the gun,but because of their rude customer service. __________________ Stupidity Should Hurt.....Immensely NRA Life member

November 23, 2010, 09:46 PM	#6
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Use the tool bar at the top of this page. You'll get a lot of information, and views. More less favorable than positive. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

November 23, 2010, 10:09 PM	#9
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Pot metal 22 which is very ammo picky. Most people report it is only reliable with hot 22 ammo. Cheap bulk stuff jams the gun. Horrible trigger which is not Sig like at all. They have very mixed results. Not Sigs best effort. IMHO They are not even made by Sig. I would pass and get yourself something else. If you really want a Sig 22lr you might try one of the Sig conversion kits. http://www.sigsauer.com/SigStore/Sho...&productid=266 __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

November 23, 2010, 08:46 PM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Don't know about the latest batch, but they haven't had the most stellar history.

November 23, 2010, 08:49 PM	#3
Hoss Fly Junior member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 849	Had two about 2 yrs ago & had good luck with them & the wife & I really enjoyed them We just outgrew them i guess Not to mean they are kids guns, my wife just grew to a 9mm

November 23, 2010, 09:27 PM	#4
RGPM1A Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Posts: 134	Two different people in my club bought them this year and they both sold them almost immediately at a loss. FTF, FTE, really crappy triggers.

November 23, 2010, 09:46 PM	#7
swmp9jrm Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 95	If you want to know the truth about the Mosquito, go here: Mosquito Thread I have one. I happen to like it. Is it perfect - no way. But it's good enough to provide a boat load of fun with a small investment. It needs to be kept clean and well maintained. It's a bit picky on ammo - mine runs about 95+% on CCI MiniMag and about 85+% on the cheaper bulk stuff. Not stellar, but I'm having fun with it, I'm not counting on it to protect me in a SHTF situation. I got it because it's similar in size and weight to my other SIGS. The trigger isn't the best either - I did some polishing on the entire inside of the gun and it improved quite a bit.

November 23, 2010, 09:57 PM	#8
pichon Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 439	I have used both the mosquito and the p22. Both prefer minimags. Lots, and I mean lots of FTEs with cheap Federal stuff. That is why I chose the BuckMark. It is heavier and uglier, but even the cheap ammo is enough to cycle the action every time. It is quite accurate with most ammo, and spare mags are easy to find. I have also heard good things about the Rugers.

November 24, 2010, 01:44 AM	#10
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Foothills, NC Posts: 782	I have one and got it for my son. He loves it. The older ones had several issues but my new model has been flawless. Keep it clean and feed it what it likes and you will be happy.