P22 vs Misquito
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well we went and held both.... sig came out on top. the p22 was a little too small even for her little hands, and the grip was much more comfortable she said. and the digital camo was pretty cool. i think we're going to look for that reverse two tone though.
the bad news is it pointed really well in my hands...i might have to sell my glock and spend some money to get a 226... i mean it just makes sense
the bad news is it pointed really well in my hands...i might have to sell my glock and spend some money to get a 226... i mean it just makes sense
Hope it works out for you-I have both, but haven't shot 'em enough to give you much feedback. I got 'em for the dual purpose of saving on practice ammo and to start new shooters/kids on.
I agonized over the SIG for a while, but my research seemed to come up with the following:
1. Later models have been debugged (true or not, I can't say)
2. Folks seemed to have problems with the counterweight contacting the slide and causing slide breakage. Didn't bother me since I don't want/need the counterweight.
3. There was an upgrade to the magazines-you'll have to Google to find the particulars. Think you can tell if you have an upgrade by the magazine stamping, but I don't remember the particulars.
4. It amazes me how some folks complain 'bout ammo selection-either they didn't read the manual or it was updated after folks found problems? Mine came with a nice discount coupon for MiniMags, and the manual stated you should break it in with such.
A LOT of postings I read from folks that apparently read the manual on ammo recommendations seem to have little/no trouble with 'em. A lot of the complaints I read seemed to be from folks who just started off with the cheapest (low power?) ammo they could find.
From page 10 of the owner manual (download at SIG site):
Information:
The .22 LR ammunition spectrum ranges from very light loads for single loader guns to sport load, utility load and on through to high speed rounds. Unfortunately, however, it is not possible to adjust a semi-automatic gun to all loads.
We have therefore decided to make an adjustment to the loads that have priority for use with the MOSQUITO, which are the two major groups, utility and high-speed rounds. So to increase the round compatibility, we provide two slide springs for every pistol. The bigger bored version is designed for high-speed loads and is fitted in the pistol with delivery. The simple coiled smaller spring (marked white) is for standard loads and is supplied with the pistol.
Tip:
It has been proven that many types of utility rounds function more smoothly if the rounds are lightly oiled.
WARNING!
• Never oil high-speed rounds, as the pistol can unbolt too quickly while shooting.
DeepSouth
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I had a P22 and I would definitely advise against it, especially for a new shooter. Mine was a total piece of crap, I sold it for about a $150 loss and still feel bad knowing that some poor soul owns it now.
I have never fired a Mosquito so I voted for it over the P22, nothing........repeat nothing...............could be worse than my experience with a P22.
I have never fired a Mosquito so I voted for it over the P22, nothing........repeat nothing...............could be worse than my experience with a P22.
Lvl21nerd
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if we're talkin' 22's here, then could someone tell me if the CZ Kadet is better than either the mosquito or p22?
jbauch357
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Luckily my P22 likes to eat the same bulk ammo as my 10/22 - Remington golden bullets. Other chaep bulk pack stuff gives it nothing but problems. It also likes CCI mini-mags, for a slightly more expensive round. Really the only drawback is the ammo pickyness - but that's any .22lr auto in my experience...
to close to call for me. I have and shoot both with great success. I still feel the difference in reliability is in the first few hundred round break in period. Hi power hi velocity and then they will digest any round out there. The sig if you want to do more target shooting but the p22 for just plain fun. I recently picked up the drum mag for the p22/g22 which makes them even more fun to shoot.
atblis
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It is absolutely superior in every way.
Katana8869
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I put every kind of cheap ammo that I could find through my P22 and I have yet to find anything that it will not eat. (Did this "experiment" mainly because of all the heat that I see the P22 take on internet gunboards... )
It is not anywhere near the quality of gun that my Rugers are, but it is a fun plinker and my wife digs it. That's good enough to make it a keeper in my book.
) It is not anywhere near the quality of gun that my Rugers are, but it is a fun plinker and my wife digs it. That's good enough to make it a keeper in my book.
Rokman
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Buy a Ruger or Browning Buckmark over those choices.
I have the P22, Buckmark and 2 Ruger MII's I own several centerfire Sigs and love Sigs but never warmed up to the 22.
The P22 has a "cool" facter and is fun to shoot but not very accurate. A pain to field strip (use the little dowel) I can usually do it without it.
I did all the "fluff and buff" mods as listed in the P22 Bible by 1917 over at Rimfire Central. My P22 will run any kind of ammo really like Remington Bulk.
I bought mine used and would not by a new one as they are too expensive for what you get. I would think the Sig would have to be better and they probably works out the bugs by now. So as there is no "none of the above" I vote Sig. But agree with the others . The Browning or Ruger are better. How about the Beretta Neos? Kinda space age, but good shooter.
http://www.freespeech.com/1917-1911M_P22_bible.pdf
The P22 has a "cool" facter and is fun to shoot but not very accurate. A pain to field strip (use the little dowel) I can usually do it without it.
I did all the "fluff and buff" mods as listed in the P22 Bible by 1917 over at Rimfire Central. My P22 will run any kind of ammo really like Remington Bulk.
I bought mine used and would not by a new one as they are too expensive for what you get. I would think the Sig would have to be better and they probably works out the bugs by now. So as there is no "none of the above" I vote Sig. But agree with the others . The Browning or Ruger are better. How about the Beretta Neos? Kinda space age, but good shooter.
http://www.freespeech.com/1917-1911M_P22_bible.pdf
wally
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IMHO if a .22 Pistol doesn't work with cheap bulk pack ammo its counter productive unless you are buying it for bullseye competitions.
When the .22 ammo you need to make the gun work starts costing half or more as 9mm, you might as well just forget about it and start reloading 9mm.
--wally.
frankiestoys
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My AR runs better on brass then on cheeper wolf ammo should i also consider it counter productive? :banghead:
No spend a little more, alot of guns CAN BE picky with cheaper ammo. IMHO
I have owned a bunch of .22 over my years and have determined most are ammo picky. I currently have two Sigs, one pink one purple for two daughters, and they are fine but with CCIs only. I would recommend them as well as any brand in their price range. I have had two of the poly framed Ruger Hunters, they were both ammo picky as well, and a pain to disassemble.
The older rugers have worked great though. If you can swing it the S&W model 41s have awesome triggers. The older I get the more I realize when you have a sweet shooter, never ever get rid of it, as you'll go through many trying to regain what you had.
The older rugers have worked great though. If you can swing it the S&W model 41s have awesome triggers. The older I get the more I realize when you have a sweet shooter, never ever get rid of it, as you'll go through many trying to regain what you had.
just so people know where i ended up on this, we got the mosquito, and in the first 100 rds, no problems. Used the CCI minimags, which at $7 a box, is 7 cents a round. SOOOO much cheaper than any other ammo i shoot, i dont mind that it is the 'expensive' .22 ammo. like there is such a thing.
enjoy!
enjoy!
Got rid on my P-22. Got rid of my Mosquito. Love my Trailside and my Buckmark.
The Sig may have worked with CCI ammo, but I wanted a .22 that could shoot any cheap ammo I had. Traded it on the Trailside. Good move.
The P-22 ran flawlessly and I loved it until it started jamming. The round would stop just short of fully going into battery. I never solved it. Cleaning, new spring etc, still jammed. I sold it cheap to a kid telling him why. He called back to say he loved it. Hmm. Wonder what ammo he was using.
I have seen many posts/blogs on how to fix the P-22 since then. I would try one again if I ran into one cheap enough.
The Sig may have worked with CCI ammo, but I wanted a .22 that could shoot any cheap ammo I had. Traded it on the Trailside. Good move.
The P-22 ran flawlessly and I loved it until it started jamming. The round would stop just short of fully going into battery. I never solved it. Cleaning, new spring etc, still jammed. I sold it cheap to a kid telling him why. He called back to say he loved it. Hmm. Wonder what ammo he was using.
I have seen many posts/blogs on how to fix the P-22 since then. I would try one again if I ran into one cheap enough.
rd2007
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I figured you would like it kis2 and I also like those prices being the high end. Beats the hell out of .44 Magnum, that's for sure. I have heard that they eventually break in and start to accept other brands of .22LR, but I have yet to get to that point and probably have at least 1500-2K rounds through mine. I just accept the fact that it only likes that one manufacturer and deal with it.
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