|
|
02-12-2012, 10:20 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
M&P22 or Sig Mosquito
I'm possibly wanting to trade my sig mosquito foreign m&p 22. Does anyone have experience with both of them? I really like my reverse two tone sig but it's a little picky with type of ammo.
Thoughts?
|
02-12-2012, 10:25 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Taxachusetts
Posts: 326
Likes: 40
Liked 63 Times in 51 Posts
|
|
For your Sig did you try the CCI Blazer in ther bulk bricks? Mine is extremely picky and i have no probs running CCI. Same with my Walther P22. Sorry its a little off topic.
|
02-12-2012, 10:30 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
The CCI minimag work the best for me... maybe 1 ftf or fte per 100-150 rounds.
|
02-12-2012, 10:33 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 31
Likes: 2
Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
I can't speak to the sig having never owned one, but I recently purchased the m&p 22 and couldn't be happier. 500+ of CCI mini-mags and only 1 FTF.
It's a nice little shooter.
Good luck
|
02-12-2012, 04:16 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2011
Location: S.E. USA, Philippines
Posts: 247
Likes: 3
Liked 25 Times in 15 Posts
|
|
A lot of people consider the Sig Mosquito (to put it nicely) the weakest gun in Sig Sauers line up and I don't just mean for fire power. They've improved upon it, but I still wouldn't buy one. Despite the M&P22 having different parents (Umarex) than the rest of the M&P handgun lineup, I'd buy an M&P22 with more confidence.
|
02-12-2012, 06:20 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,887
Likes: 22
Liked 1,359 Times in 451 Posts
|
|
I had a Mosquito and though I loved the feel of the pistol but it would ony function with CCI Mini Mags. That is until it got dirty, then it was a crapshoot. I recently bought an M&P22 and can tell you it is a vastly superior pistol. It feels just as good in hand, has better build quality and is much more reliable. If you decide to get one you won't regret it.
|
02-12-2012, 07:01 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Florida,South,hell.
Posts: 2,642
Likes: 143
Liked 2,507 Times in 368 Posts
|
|
I have a mosquitoe , somewhere. that is I sent it back to sig after it broke and would not fire or de cock.
I have not heard back from them in over a month.
I bought the M&P 22 and fitted my suppressor to it and Boy-howdy,, do it shoot.
Video of M&P in actioN. VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
M and P 22 suppressed 1 12 12 pictures by Allen-Frame - Photobucket
It looks and feels great also.
Besides, it's a Smith. Which forum are you on anyway??
Allen-Smith Frame
__________________
NRA cert.instructor&R.S.O.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-12-2012, 07:05 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,887
Likes: 22
Liked 1,359 Times in 451 Posts
|
|
Nice setup Allen.
|
02-13-2012, 12:12 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
I currently own both and love them both, The Sig gets loads of bad press, I guess I am one of the lucky ones the only time I have issues is when I run bulk ammo I have been using CCI and haven't had a lick of problems except a couple of FTF and it seems to be getting better with age...my wife liked it so much I had to but another plinker...twist my arm bought a 22-A put an red dot and thats my long range plinker.. now I own a M&P 22 seems to be a little less picky with ammo and seems a little more accurate.. long story wife likes that more so I am back with my Sig and have no regrets.. but if I was buying with what I know now I would by the M&P.... nice running gun..
|
02-14-2012, 11:47 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
Liked 46 Times in 28 Posts
|
|
I bought a Misquito when they first came out, very ammo sensitive and I could not get mine to shoot with the sights. I sold it and got a conversion kit for my P226. Now this is what I was looking for, fine sights and good reliabiltiy. I sold the conversion kit when Sig offered complete guns in 22LR. Got a deticated P226 in 22 and it filled my Sig needs. Since I have centerfire M&P's, I finally got in a 22 M&P the first week of December. It too is the the grail I sought. It's more accurate than I can shoot it and just plain fun to shoot. It as well as the Sig both fit in the same holsters as ther big brothers and are fine training guns. You will not be disappointed with the M&P22. Bob!
|
02-16-2012, 02:36 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 199
Likes: 126
Liked 45 Times in 34 Posts
|
|
I finally got rid of my Sig Mosquito. It was just too ammo picky which took away the fun factor of a .22. I had it for about two frustrating years. It looked nice but reliability was just not there. So, I would advise to pass on the Sig Mosquito.
I guess it's time for me to get a new .22 pistol too...maybe a M&P22 .
Last edited by AZ115; 02-16-2012 at 02:39 PM.
|
02-17-2012, 06:45 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: North Georgia
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts
|
|
The Mosquito isn't made by SIG. It is made by GSG in Germany. I am a SIG fan and I would buy the M&P 22 before the GSG/SIG.
__________________
.40 S&W = 10mm Kurz
|
02-25-2012, 05:10 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 199
Likes: 126
Liked 45 Times in 34 Posts
|
|
I was at the sporting goods store and saw the Sig Mosquito .22 mags for $44.99 each , No thanks!
M&P 22 mags are around $30 or less .
|
02-25-2012, 08:48 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NH
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 9 Posts
|
|
Although this is the S&W forum, I still will have to talk about my two Ruger 22s. An ancient RST-4 and a new 22/45; they are great and accurate shooters. In pursuit of forgiveness from the forum, I'll also say that my S&W Model 17 (no dash) is a great shootin' 22.
|
02-25-2012, 09:17 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 2
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
I have both the Mosquito & the M&P 22. The Sig is ammo sensitive. CCI Mini Mags fire with no issues. The M&P fires almost anything. There are a few failures with bulk, but the Winchester Super X HV from Sports Authority works well and is cheaper then Mini Mags.
The M&P seems more accurate and has a bigger grip.
|
02-25-2012, 11:21 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kalamazoo
Posts: 360
Likes: 65
Liked 92 Times in 52 Posts
|
|
A friend of mine has the Sig Mosquito, the trigger sucks.
|
02-26-2012, 01:23 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,338
Likes: 65
Liked 247 Times in 166 Posts
|
|
.22 rule of thumb, if it dont want to eat feed it some minimags or other high power ammo, it will force that slide to cycle.
|
03-05-2012, 02:15 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Ive enjoyed my M&P as much or more than any pistol Ive owned. (and Ive had many over the years).
|
03-05-2012, 04:32 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Sunny Central Florida
Posts: 1,231
Likes: 334
Liked 993 Times in 378 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Despite the M&P22 having different parents (Umarex) than the rest of the M&P handgun lineup, I'd buy an M&P22 with more confidence.
|
I don't believe Umarex makes anything, they are just an importer. The M&P22 pistol is directly imported & marketed by S&W. Of course, the M&P22 is manufactured by Walther. One huge difference between the Umarex imported guns such as the Colt 22LR Rail Gun I own, and the M&P22 is that the M&P22 is protected by S&W's lifetime service policy. Every other 22LR pistol on the market except for S&W's only have a 1 to 3 year warranty including the Walthers.
__________________
NRA Benefactor
Last edited by Tyrod; 03-05-2012 at 05:23 AM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
03-05-2012, 12:56 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Michigan, USA
Posts: 2,164
Likes: 2
Liked 117 Times in 85 Posts
|
|
The Sig Mosquito was problematic when introduced. My local gun shop (the largest in the state) stopped selling them shortly after introduction due to the number of customer problems.
If you want a reliable 22 then go for a S&W41, Browning Buckmark or Ruger. On the higher end you have the Walther GSP and Pardini SP.
|
03-05-2012, 02:53 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2011
Location: S.E. USA, Philippines
Posts: 247
Likes: 3
Liked 25 Times in 15 Posts
|
|
For starters, look at the weight differences between the two pistols, then ask yourself "Why does the S&W M&P weigh so much more?". Then you might wonder how that translates into external and internal design/build differences and durability among other things.
Much like the Walther PK380, the Sig Mosquito feels like a really fun gun to roll around on the rug, jump over couches and play James Bond with. Not that you want to knock around or be rough with any firearm, but it happens and some take such inadvertent rough handling better than others.
Not that all light, plastic guns are cheap and problematic--case in point, FNH's 5-seveN--that's an extremely high quality gun that's shoots the very deadly 5.7X28 round and shoots it virtually flat, with almost no recoil. Albiet, that's a very expensive handgun.
But if I was out in the field for a few days and wanted something I could count on to shoot small game to bring back to camp and feed people, I'd be S&W over the Mosquito all the way. Sig's heard all this and more and they've improved the Mosquito, but it's still not the equal of the S&W M&P22 IMO.
Plus, I think the chances of me having a gun I could keep in good working order long enough to pass onto a younger family member are much higher with the M&P22. The no nonsense lifetime warranty on the S&W, the less expensive magazines and other related gear, make it a no brainer to me.
Last edited by Rangel; 03-05-2012 at 02:56 PM.
|
03-05-2012, 10:59 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 138
Likes: 4
Liked 61 Times in 26 Posts
|
|
I've fired both of these guns and I like the Sig a little better. But I love the Ruger 22/45.
|
03-06-2012, 11:29 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Utah
Posts: 229
Likes: 3
Liked 43 Times in 36 Posts
|
|
M&P22 hands down over the Sig. I owned a Mosquito and it was just to picky on ammo. I don't want to buy a .22 pistol and not be able to shoot bulk ammo. The M&P has been nothing but reliable with any ammo I shoot! It's a no brainer.
|
03-07-2012, 11:12 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
The Sig 1911 22 has a lifetime warranty.
|
03-08-2012, 02:32 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Sunny Central Florida
Posts: 1,231
Likes: 334
Liked 993 Times in 378 Posts
|
|
Quote:
10.3.1Warranty Statement
Based on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act,
SIG SAUER. offers no express warranty on their
product line. However, SIG SAUER recognizes
its obligations concerning service to owners of
SIG SAUER products. SIG SAUER stands
behind its products and will continue to provide
service to their product line as they have over the
years. SIG SAUER products will be serviced for
a period of one year from date of retail purchase,
for defects in materials or workmanship, at no
charge to the purchaser.
– Be sure to retain your sales slip as proof of
purchase date when making a claim.
|
This is what the Moquito manual sez.
__________________
NRA Benefactor
|
06-12-2013, 10:18 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: KY
Posts: 33
Likes: 1
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1076HandCannon
The Mosquito isn't made by SIG. It is made by GSG in Germany. I am a SIG fan and I would buy the M&P 22 before the GSG/SIG.
|
I knew gsg made the sig 1911 22lr. But not the sig mosquito?
Hmmmm....
|
06-14-2013, 07:18 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 400
Likes: 493
Liked 171 Times in 104 Posts
|
|
I guess different people just have different experiences. I own both and shoot both about the same. If anything, I may shoot the Sig a little more since I despise the sights on the S&W.
FWIW, both shoot anything I throw at them. Neither has basically ever burped except for the occasional snag any handgun experiences.
|
06-15-2013, 10:04 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
M&P 22
I've been real happy with my M&P22. I'll be picking up an M&P 9 in a couple of weeks. I'll continue to by S&W products. American made!
|
06-15-2013, 11:15 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 87
Likes: 3
Liked 17 Times in 12 Posts
|
|
I vote for the Ruger SR22. It is well made and was designed to feed about any .22LR ammo.
Mine has been completely reliable with all ammo - even the cheaper bulk pack stuff.
|
06-15-2013, 11:19 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Michigan, USA
Posts: 834
Likes: 232
Liked 272 Times in 173 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fastball7
I've been real happy with my M&P22. I'll be picking up an M&P 9 in a couple of weeks. I'll continue to by S&W products. American made!
|
Except that the M&P22 is made by Walther in Germany.
The P-22 is also made by Walther, but the M&P22 is in my opinion (I've owned both) far better in quality than the P-22. I'ts more accurate, re-assembles easier and less picky about ammo.
__________________
NRA R.S.O. & Life Member
Last edited by agksimon; 06-16-2013 at 12:31 PM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
06-16-2013, 12:18 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 25
Likes: 14
Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
I've never shot the sig but I can attest to the quality of the M&P22. I only shoot cheap ammo and have less than 10 FTF / FTE issues in 1000+ rounds. I love the fact that the dimensions of the gun are the same as my S&W M&P9mm and shoot them together every trip to the range. You can buy this gun with no reservations.
|
06-18-2013, 07:11 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 83
Likes: 2
Liked 15 Times in 9 Posts
|
|
I have the Sig. It is a **** gun!!! DO NOT BUY ONE.
Looking at the new Ruger 22. They always work. Hate the dumb Walther 22s as well. Had them & sold them.
__________________
Live Free or Die
|
06-19-2013, 06:57 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
What do I need to get to enable the M&P 22 to accept a suppressor? Thanks
|
06-19-2013, 08:12 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Michigan, USA
Posts: 834
Likes: 232
Liked 272 Times in 173 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmputerbiz
What do I need to get to enable the M&P 22 to accept a suppressor? Thanks
|
Buy an adapter, remove the barrel nut and install the adapter.
__________________
NRA R.S.O. & Life Member
|
06-19-2013, 08:20 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
That confirms what I thought. Many thanks
|
06-19-2013, 08:27 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 164
Likes: 99
Liked 135 Times in 55 Posts
|
|
Tactical Innovations sells the adaptors. I have one on my P22 and on a 22 Cal 1911.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
|
Tags
|
1911, 22lr, browning, buckmark, colt, model 17, p226, ruger, sauer, sig arms, smith & wesson, smith and wesson, suppressor, walther, winchester |
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|