Mosquito or P22

[bly48]

Avoid that Mosquito like the west nile virus.

The p22 has tried and true. I'd go with the model that has been around for years.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Next time around, look into a 229 two step either with a threaded barrel, or you can buy one for it from Barsto, Firedragon, or, of course, Sig. It's not much more money, and unlike the skeeter, runs like a Sig should.









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[bonsaijackson]

I too was considering the mosquito, you made the wise choice for sure, the p22 turned out to be a much much better gun! The only drawback is the lack of high cap mags so far. I do not like the extender option as the slide doesn't lock back when empty. Gun has been flawless since day one.

I highly suggest if your interested in getting a laser to go with the viridian green laser that's cutom made for the p22. For some reason, the p22 version is one of the few that's not $300 or more. I got mine on ebay for $165 and absolutely love it. Sooo much brighter than red lasers!

p22 mosquito

 

[M4_556]

I own a p22 and like it. The Mark II/III is probably a little more reliable and accurate but is a pain to disassemble. All p22s come threaded, you have to buy a $30-40 adapter to convert and extend the threads. If you're going to suppress, the p22 is the cheapest host. I haven't shot the misquito so won't pass any third hand knowledge.

 

[cherrynutz]

My Misquito is broke pretty good right now. Put the safety on and...you guess it. It fires. Also, it's pretty much a single shot right now. Shoot one round and you have to manually extract the casing. I need to send it back to Sig to get fixed. Anyone know the procedure for that?

 

[Hoosier Gun Coat]

I've had/have both. Started with a P22 and an ACC Pilot can. Ran fine with sub sonics. No jams or FTF's. Switched to the mosquito because it was a larger frame. It has issues, especially with sub sonics.

 

[IUalum]

Most mosquitos run fine using CCI mini mags. Sig even recommends that ammo for reliability. Mine runs perfectly on CCI, I even got a coupon for $10 back on 4 boxes from Sig. I like the feel of the mosquito and it looks really cool with the Tac65 can on it.

 

[mrw]

Technically the barrel on the P22 is not threaded from the factory. You buy a $30 threaded adapter and attach it to the barrel.

GNS-057 - Thread Adaptor For Walther P22 1/2x28 TPI With Thread Protector By Tactical Innovations

edit: didn't realize that wasn't the factory version. Didn't know there were after market adapters (better?)

 

[Win52C]

Thanks for the Info ..I too have been looking at buying a mosquito....but after reading this..eeeekkkkk maybe not.

 

[MrFive]

Ive owned both the P22 and Mosquito. My P22 jammed every other round the magazine would pop free while shooting and was just a horrid pistol. However my friend has a P22 that will eat almost anything and is no way like mine. My Mosquito isnt as ammo picky as everyone makes it out to be and I havent had any problems with it.

Always remember you are more likely to find 10 negative posts about a gun for every one positive post. These are the ways of the internet.

 

[LDisAwesome]

I've been trying to choose between these too...hard choice

 

[Tomcat_AL200]

As much as I love Walther, I would say go with a Ruger