Looking for a birthday gift for my Mom. I like the P22. I have shot it and everyone I know that has or had one loved it.
I had someone tell me to take a look at the Sig Masquito. From the reviews online it looks like they have had some feeding issues. Not sure if it was a new gun on the market issue or if its just a problem they have.
Any of you ever shoot the Sig?

side note- not getting the rug .380 needs to be as little kickback as can be for my mom.

is she opposed to a .25?

No. but Im not to fond of them. I shot one not that long ago and didn't like it. could have been my fat fingers

I have owned both the Walther P22 and the Sig Mosquito.

Walther P22


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PROS

• Light Gun. 15.1oz.
• Light weight trigger pull.
• Two barrel lengths are offered.
• Both barrels are threaded for flash hider for suppressor. (big plus for me).
• Spare magazines run about $22 each.
• Very concealable.

CONS

• Swapping between barrels is a pain in the butt (but at least, it's an option).
• Accuracy kinda sucks. It's not a target gun, even with the longer target barrel.
• Grip is small, awkward for people with large hands (it comes with 3 interchangeable backstraps, but none worked for me.
• Quite a bit smaller than it's big brother the P99. 25% smaller.
• Base gun starts at $320.
• Gun won't fire without a magazine inserted (could be a PRO, but it was a CON for me).
• The accessory rail is small/short, so you're limited to only a compact laser.

SPECS

Capacity 10
Barrel Length 3.4 inches
Action Single Action
Grips Polymer
Weight (unloaded) 15.1 oz
Front Sight Fixed w/ 3 interchangeable blade heights
Rear Sight Windage Adjustable
Night Sights No
Frame Polymer
Slide Steel
Size of Frame Compact/Medium
Best used for Target Shooting


Sig Mosquito


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PROS

• It's a SIG!
• Has a decocker.
• Base gun is available for under $300.
• Grip is a good size and fits well even with large hands.
• More accurate than the Walther P22, because of the slightly longer barrel.
• Has a sturdy accessory rail for lights and lasers.
• Only slightly smaller than the big brother the P226. 10% smaller.
• Heavier gun. But the weight makes if feel like a "real gun". 24.6oz. (this may be a CON instead of a PRO... you decide).

CONS

• Magazines are $37 each!
• Threaded barrel cost more and upgrading it later is expensive.
• Trigger pull is TERRIBLE! Only a few good gunsmiths can rework the trigger ($69).

SPECS

Capacity 10
Barrel Length 3.9 inches
Action Single Action / Double Action
Grips Polymer
Weight (unloaded) 24.6 oz
Front Sight Fixed
Rear Sight Adjustable / Target
Night Sights No
Frame Polymer
Slide Blackened Stainless Steel
Size of Frame Full Size
Best used for Target Shooting


Originally, I had the Walther P22 with both barrels. I ended up selling it because the accuracy stunk (even with the longer barrel). It also had feeding issue after 4 magazines of QUALITY CCI Mini-Mags. I ended up selling it and purchased the Sig Mosquito. Man, that trigger pull sucks ASS! However, it shoots well and the feeding/jamming issue was resolved in previous models.

Both guns are nice. Both are vastly different in feel and performance. Depending on what your mom wants to use it for one may fit her needs more.

Note: The Walther also had their bout with feeding/jamming. It took 3 production corrections for them to finally get it right. Sig only took one.


Improving performance on either gun.

• The key is to choose the correct ammo. Copper Coated High Velocity. The CCI Mini-Mags work the best in both guns.
• Avoid shooting bulk ammo. They are dirty and will gunk up either gun very FAST.
• It's a 22LR. Like any 22LR, you need to clean it after EVERY shooting event. Failure to do so will cause build-up of lead and power residue, mixed with moisture from the air = FAILURE!

BTW: I'm in Glendale. If you want to make your way to me, I will let you shoot the Sig Mosquito. Or, visit Caswell's in Mesa. They have an indoor range and may have both to rent and try. Call and ask them.

Caswell's Indoor Shooting Range
856 E Isabella Ave # 101
Mesa, AZ 85204-6641
http://www.caswells.com/

(480) 497-5141

Thanks for the side by side. The plan is to take her to the shooting range and let her see what gun she likes.

bob, my little bro has a sig. its sick. i was gonna get a p22 but now ill probly buy a sig. it has a feeding issue depending on the ammo. with the right ammo the sig works amazing.

There is a guy on Gunbroker selling the Mosquito for $259.99 + $35 for insured 2nd day air shipping.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=219701206

Ruger was the winner!