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Posted: 11/19/2007 11:56:11 PM EDT
Has the SIG Mosquirto been improved to where it's actually worth buying?
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NO!!!!!!!
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I love my mosquito, works fine. I always shoot CCI mini mags though.
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Seems to be about the same risk as buying a P22... Only you pay more for the Sig.
It really is a shame, because I wanted one pretty badly even before they came out. I saw some pics and a review of the pistol on the SigForum before it was released IIRC. |
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HECK YES.
I've put alot of rounds through my mosquito, and I've read and heard positive feedback on around 25 mosquitoes over the last month, and I'm happy to say that everyone has had near flawless results with the new mosquitoes. I'm not sure about people with older models, but everyone I know who purchased within the last 2 months, has had GREAT luck with theirs. I've owned 3 P22's and I'll never own another. -Jason ETA: Check the new prices on Mosquitoes!! (they are about the same price as the P22, only a better made weapon) |
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Thanks Jason
I will look into the newer ones |
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I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I knew I could return it if it didn't function properly. Looks like a great little pistol, but there are just too many unfavorable reports around for me to risk it.
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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As far as I know, SIG has fixed every old mosquito returned for repair without question.
(Do you know of a story related to a Mosquito where SIG didn't fix it?) |
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I haven't actually followed any of the warranty work stories. Just some of the repetitive ones that led up to the need for warranty work. What are they doing different on the new ones, or, what exactly was the problem in the first place? Is there a serial number or other marking to watch for when buying, to avoid getting a new-but-old-stock edition? |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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The Mosquitoes have had the tolerances changed according to SIG, the feedramp has been improved and the springs have changed. (the older Mosquitoes have solid springs, and the newer guns have a small end on one side. -- small goes closest to the trigger, big toward the end of the barrel.)
All of the Mosquitoes I've seen (in every configuration) have been "AO" serial numbered weapons. It is hard to tell on what date things started to change, but the most recent serial numbers coming out of SIG are the AO55-60K range. Just to place a time line on things: AO33000 were coming out as early as Sept 2006. AO35000 were seen around July 2007, but MANY are still leaving the factory. AO44000 were seen around Sept 2007 AO55000 Are being seen NOW. AO60000 Are being seen NOW. Sports, TB's, B's, TT's and RTT's all fall into the same serial number ranges. I've seen Sports in the AO55000 Range, and seen a Threaded Barrel model only a dozen serial numbers off. Basically, Ask the dealer how long he's had the weapon in stock for, and he should be able to tell you if the weapon was sitting for a few months. I'd probably stick to the 44-55K Serial number ranges for safety, but like I said previously, SIG is still pumping out Two Tones and Reverse Two Tones in the 35K serial ranges, and those weapons work well according to customers. (perhaps they've had work done) In my honest, 100% out in the open opinion. I would probably only stay away from previously owned, possibly messed with, used Mosquitoes in the SUB 33K Ranges. Yes, I've spent ALOT of time researching and playing with Mosquitoes. (think of them as my little pet project this year) I used to be a Die-Hard P22 Fan, but after having one of each generation of those, I gave up and walked away. (First Gen had slide chipping, Second Gen had FTE, Third Gen worked, but was horribly inaccurate.) |
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Thanks for the great post Jason Very informative!
Hmmm... now you have me thinking it's safe to get one. Would you mind describing the differences between the, "Sports, TB's, B's, TT's and RTT's", assuming these are model designations? (I think I get the last two acronyms, but don't know the others) |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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Sport
Threaded Barrel Two Tone Reverse Two Tone Blue (There WAS a green frame, but its not offered anymore) OH! I nearly forgot to add this: SIG also claims that the longer barrels on the TB and Sport Models cause more back pressure and help to cycle the weapon. (I guess it makes sense) If you are looking for a shooter, checkout the Sport model as it has the longer sight radius and the front sight is actually on the fixed comp instead of the moving slide. If you are thinking more of a tactical style gun, the TB has the "cool factor" when you add a suppressor. |
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I bought one of the TB models when they first came out and have never had problems. Gun is run 99.5% of the time with an Outback II and I have roughly 10k rounds through it. It is my primary range gun since it's so fun and inexpensive to shoot.
Buy with confidence. |
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Utrinque paratus
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May take a look at them again.
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"The only difference between an ass kisser and a brown noser is depth perception"
Every one has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film. |
Thanks again for the info! The sport model is the one that has always appealed to me most, (for the increased muzzle weight and longer sight radius). If there's anything I'm not, it's tacticool. Time to go study up on the prices. |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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The Mosquito is mfg in the same factory as the P22.
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Proof |
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Huh.
What is the price range of a Mosquito |
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Depends on the model. 3-350 price range. (under 4 easily.) |
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That makes it affordable for me
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So I guess things have changed with the SigMos and we've all been touting the same old lines?
Maybe I should start parroting what JCUS said about the S/N range and see if we can't get any guineas to buy a few... Hopefully they'll report good things. If not, I may end up with one soon enough and I'll post an AAR.
Neat pic, catching the slide in action. The suppressor certainly doesn't help any... Now I need to reconsider the Pac-Lite upper and look into the Mosquito again. Would make a nice platform for the AAC Pilot. Just what I needed, another tough decision. |
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That may very well be the case. If so, I'm gonna feel a little silly for dismissing them here on the forum, and to a few friends locally. The popular opinion seemed overwhelming, so I thought avoiding them was wise. Maybe it's kinda like the crowd who wont own a Ruger because of the rumors of 'how difficult they are to field strip'? (tying shoes is far more difficult to learn IMO) I ordered one yesterday, so my brutally honest AAR is coming soon. |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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I just bought one from Jason and I've put 250rds through it with all sorts of ammo, golden bullets actually suprised me! CCI minis and Stingers are good too but cost a little more.
I also have the P22 and have only had a few problems in the begining but as far as accuracy between them my vote is for the Sig! Good luck with your new pistol! |
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I just put another 50rnds through mine today...(5 mags) no issues this time with the Subsonic Agulas. (they have been the ONLY touchy ammo for me so far.)
I'm planning on picking up a few bricks of different bulk ammo (from Walmart, Bi-mart and Sportsmans) and doing a massive shoot in one day to test how many rounds I can put through it before getting gunked too badly. Should be a fun day! |
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Well, a Mosquito followed me home from the gun show today. I decided I wanted a .22 pistol, but previously dismissed the Mosquito due to price and the problems I read about online. I had pretty much decided on a Buckmark.
BUT, lo and behold, what did I find? A NIB plain jane Mosquito for $269 plus tax. I just couldn't resist. Can't wait to try her out. Oh yeah, the serial number is in the A061XXX range. Hopefully it won't have any problems. |
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"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas"- Davy Crockett
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My apologies for no further reports on the new Sig Mosquito. We've literally been 'under the weather' out here. (major flooding)
I'll continue testing just as soon as possible. |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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Tested with 500rnds of Remington Cyclone today. (no joke)
No Problems to report. (although my accuracy was down the tubes with this ammo) |
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The paint job on that suppressor kicks ass |
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“Do or do not... there is no try.” -Yoda |
I got a few minutes free today, and swapped out the front sight with the taller/tallest one since it was hitting high with CCI Mini Mags.
100 more rounds fired. Accuracy is good and it is hitting on target now. I shot offhand at distances 40-140 yards, and it appears to be sighted in as my other pistols are. (I'll shoot some groups on paper from a rest at shorter distances soon). This was a relief for me, since I really didn't have a back-up plan if the taller front sight didn't fix the problem. The only failure was on round (1)93, when the slide didn't close all the way, preventing it from firing. I pushed it forward (it went very easily), and then it was allowed to fire with another trigger squeeze. That brings our failure rate to 1.5%, or our success rate to 98.5% in the first 200 rounds fired in this NIB & unmodified Sig Mosquito. I notice the green dots aren't really very bright. Not sure if they're really all that useful, or if I'm just too old fashioned to notice them. Not a negative in my mind, but not a big positive either. (my fuddish background probably wouldn't allow me to appreciate them anyhow ) All in all, my admiration of the little pistol jumped further up again today, as I find myself liking it much more than I ever thought I would. Super smooth, extremely comfortable, and overall, a handful of fun! I may order another one, in the threaded version, if this one continues to shine. |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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Glad you posted - Mine was shooting high with CCI too & i did'nt realize i had a taller front sight in the box Guess i shud look closer when i buy a new gun Also got two extra Mags from AIM for $30 ea |
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Glad you posted too. That looks like a very fair price from what I've seen. 100 rounds more downrange. Once more, the slide didn't quite close all the way on round number (2)73. I pushed it forward manually about 1/8", then fired as normal. I suspect a cleaning would solve this issue, but I don't have any plans to clean the gun until it's had a chance to break in a bit more. I've decided that a slightly larger grip, or just a set of Hogues would suit me a little better. (My trigger finger needs a little more distance to feel 100% comfortable.) Doubt if Hogue would ever make them without knowing they could sell bajillion sets of them. Does anyone here know of any after-market grips that are available for the Sig Mosquito? I've also gotten used to loading the mags, now that I've figured out a way that's easy for me. (index finger of off-hand on the button, in a semi-cupped grip) |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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The grips are removable, but so far, no one makes any aftermarket grips.
you could get a small sized houge handall and see if that works... |
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Bump, so this doesn't fall off in to the archives.
I have full intentions of continuing my testing of the new SigMos, but work and weather has been, um...."real" this year. Soon |
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You don't see things as they are, you see things as you are. ~Nietzsche
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I'm still running anywhere between 500-1000 rounds through my Mosquito per week with no problems. It's run with an Outback II and Rem Sub-sonic. It's my primary range gun since it's cheap to run and a ton of fun.
That said, I just got a Charger and had the barrel threaded last weekend. It's a tad more fun with the hi-cap mags. |
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Utrinque paratus
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I bought a Mosquito 65XXX serial number Monday.
Ive put about 300+ through it so far and had 1-2 FTE in every mag. I have lubed the gun to no avail. The ammo was Rem and Federal bulk pack... I love how the gun feels but damn thats shitty reliability. |
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something.....interesting i found with mine:
i took it to the range along with my 226 and a lady friend. she liked the Mozzie and the mk12, but more on that later. i loaded the mag, chambered, aimed at target and pulled trigger. pow. pulled trigger. click. tap, rack,pow. click. again, tap,rack,pow. click. thought to my self " every other round bad? not with my luck. so i went to "workstation" and guess what?? the slide safety was on. it fired every other round with the safety on. so i flipped it off, and emptied the mag. i'm used to pistols with no safety, so i didn't feel unsafe with it, and didn't check the safety before i started shooting,but it made me think. can't wait for the .22 kit for the 226. "no mechanical safety is 'safe'" "well, this is my safety sir" Hoot from BHD, wiggling trigger finger |
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"Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you"
"Who taught you?" "I don't remember. That's the second thing they teach you." |
Great, informative thread fellas! I've caught the rimfire pistol bug and I'd like to get a SigMo soon.
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I picked up a Mosquito today at the gun show. It's a 63xxx gently USED gun. It came with two mags and cost me $340 out the door. You can't tell it's even used, and obviously a more recent serial #. I can't wait to get out and shoot it. So question....
What recoil spring are you guys using? I'm wondering if you guys who are having trouble with the slide going back into battery fully aren't using the light spring??? They come with a light and heavy spring - which ones are you guys using with WHICH ammo. I plan on using CCI's, so which spring should I have in? |
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Bought a Skeeter a few months ago. Great gun. Just clean it an break it in properly and you will have a reliable and fun gun.
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New skeeter owner here. New reverse 2-tone SN F012XXX. Didn't clean it to start with. Ran a quick 100 CCI mini-mags through it at the range (with the installed "white" spring)...not one problem at all.
DA trigger is smooth but long and strong. Single action is a long, light take-up, then a crisp break. Accuracy so far is just so-so, but I've got to spend more time with it and different ammo makes. Got it for $320 including tax and transfer out the door. |
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I finally bought a Mos about a month ago. Mine seems to feed and eject fine, but the trigger sticks in the rear position and I have to push it forward manually to reset it. There is spring tension because when I start to push it forward it pops the rest of the way forward. I've cleaned and lubed as best as I can but it still does it. I guess all the new ones aren't trouble free.
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Still looks like lots of problems for the Mosquito
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"Therer are many things I admire about America but one thing I do not is their gun culture." Prime Minister John Howard of Australia
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This gun versus a Buckmark?Opinions?
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I have the special edition digital desert tan. Mine does well with minimags and federal bulk. I did take it apart and polish some things inside. It helps the trigger a lot but nott the weight of pulll to much. I do ewnjoy shooting it as it is cheap and fun to shoot.
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So are the SN starting with F th newest models? I saw a bunch of those at the gun show last weekend.
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Originally Posted By CRC:
Has the SIG Mosquirto been improved to where it's actually worth buying? Yes! I have a Sig Mosquito Sport with the extended barrel, I have NEVER had a failure, I shoot Bulk Federal Copper Plated Hollow Point's from Walmart. NEVER shoot lead bullets with out a copper plating. But why would you anyway when the Federal Bulk Pack's are soo cheap.. I have also shot CCI Mini-Mags and CCI Stingers out of the Mosquito, again no issues with any of them. Just make sure if you get a Mosquito that you get one that comes with 2 springs, the white one (Softer Spring) should be installed from the factory. -Masta |
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Kind of old thread, but I just traded my buckmark for a Sig. I carry a 228, nightstand and glove box guns are 226.
Figured it would be best to try to keep them all consistent, and my wife will practice more with a 22. So my questions are, I got two springs. One longer and one short. Which would be the best for subs since it will also be suppressed 99% of the time. Also are there any sites to show the modifications listed to make it more reliable. The buckmark was one of my favorite guns. I really hope this is reliable |
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Originally Posted By ExKalifornian:
and you can burn the whole state down as far as Im concerned. Kalifornia aint got Shit on The Great State of Georgia. |
Trade a lovely Buckmark for a Sig .22? Not me! Have owned them both and I can't forget the joy of the day I got rid of that Sig. I would trade one Buckmark for ten of the Sigs. But, YMMV.
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An Army Veteran and proud of it. NRA Life member as we all should be.
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I have owned mine for three years and shoot it often. Never had any trouble, but always shoot CCI Stingers.
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