M&P22 or Sig Mosquito

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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
Tactical Innovations sells the adaptors. I have one on my P22 and on a 22 Cal 1911.
 
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