.22 Range Gun

gdm320 · November 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Hey Everyone,

Anyone have any experience with the Sig Mosquito? I'd like to pick up a .22 I can get dirt cheap ammo for just for fun shooting at the range. I'm not interested in using this as a defense weapon...

So, any thoughts on the Mosquito? Anybody have any other opinions on a fun .22 range gun? I'm not looking to spend a lot on it, so if you have any other reasonably priced options I'd love to consider them as well.

Thanks in advance, as always.

First Sgt · November 6th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Walther P22...

booyah · November 6th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Hey GDM, good to see you in a non backpacking forum, just a packing forum :)

big fan of the ruger 22/45s myself. Good solid guns, very accurate, reasonable price and quite reliable once broken in. And all the controls are just where they should be

gdm320 · November 6th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Hey booyha, new around here I see?

I appreciate your input. I'll be heading out hiking in about half an hour, as it were :).

cvhoss · November 6th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Don't have any personal experience with the Sig, but you may take a look over here and read the owner comments.

I've had good luck with my Walther P22 though it is slightly picky about ammo and very picky about being limp-wristed.

You really can't go wrong with one of the Rugers, either the Mark III or the 22/45 model for a range gun. They're pretty much bullet-proof. I've even got one of the Single Six Convertibles with 22lr and 22 mag cylinders that's a blast if you like revolvers.

I also have a Smith & Wesson Model 41 that's about as nice as you can get (IMHO), but they are a bit pricey.

Hoss

dam294 · November 6th, 2009, 03:41 PM

I don't have any experience with the Mosquito but would agree that the Rugers make great plinkers. I have a 5.5" bull barrel 22/45 and love it.

ibesarcasm · November 6th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Both the Sig and the Walther are great little guns.......but both are very picky on the ammo......if you get the wrong ammo.....you'll spend more time racking the slide than shooting.......

Personally, my buddy has the Browning Buckmark, and my father in law has the Ruger Mark III. I would rather have either one of them for plinking....in fact, father in law has 3 Rugers and I usually shoot one of them when we are pistol plinking...... I love the Ruger!!

mr surveyor · November 6th, 2009, 05:47 PM

In my experience, the sig Mosquito is a great feeling, well made handgun, but very ammo sensitive.... I would definately have one IN ADDITION to my Ruger 22/45, but NOT INSTEAD of!

My opinion would be to pick up a Ruger 22/45 for a lifetime of shooting fun.

surv

XsYang · November 6th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Where in Florida do you live? I have a Ruger .22 if you want to try it out and you live close.

Chevyguy85 · November 6th, 2009, 06:13 PM

i'll go along with the Mark III suggestions. I actually prefer the mark III over the Mark II b/c of the mag release is in the "normal" place vs the bottom of the butt. I don't like the mag safety feature where it won't fire w/o the mag but in reality its not that big of a deal on a plinker. The Mark series are a pain in the butt to break down for cleaning if you do it all the way just fyi. if you're looking for a rifle then the ruger 10/22 is also an excellent plinker rifle.

Where in florida do you live if you're close enough to the range i go to you can always come out as my guest and fire off some rounds through my .22s to help you decide

November 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#1
gdm320 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 187	.22 Range Gun Hey Everyone, Anyone have any experience with the Sig Mosquito? I'd like to pick up a .22 I can get dirt cheap ammo for just for fun shooting at the range. I'm not interested in using this as a defense weapon... So, any thoughts on the Mosquito? Anybody have any other opinions on a fun .22 range gun? I'm not looking to spend a lot on it, so if you have any other reasonably priced options I'd love to consider them as well. Thanks in advance, as always. __________________ "Politicians are like diapers: they should be changed often... and for the same reason." -- Robin Williams, Man of the Year

November 6th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#2
First Sgt Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,845	Walther P22... __________________ Sometimes in life you have to stand your ground. It's a hard lesson to learn and even most adults don't get it, but in the end only I can be responsible for my life. If faced with any type of adversity, only I can overcome it. Waiting for someone else to take responsibility is a long fruitless wait.

November 6th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#3
booyah New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: My own little world Posts: 11	Ruger 22/45 Hey GDM, good to see you in a non backpacking forum, just a packing forum :) big fan of the ruger 22/45s myself. Good solid guns, very accurate, reasonable price and quite reliable once broken in. And all the controls are just where they should be

November 6th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#4
gdm320 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 187	Hey booyha, new around here I see? I appreciate your input. I'll be heading out hiking in about half an hour, as it were :). __________________ "Politicians are like diapers: they should be changed often... and for the same reason." -- Robin Williams, Man of the Year

November 6th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#5
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,785	Don't have any personal experience with the Sig, but you may take a look over here and read the owner comments. I've had good luck with my Walther P22 though it is slightly picky about ammo and very picky about being limp-wristed. You really can't go wrong with one of the Rugers, either the Mark III or the 22/45 model for a range gun. They're pretty much bullet-proof. I've even got one of the Single Six Convertibles with 22lr and 22 mag cylinders that's a blast if you like revolvers. I also have a Smith & Wesson Model 41 that's about as nice as you can get (IMHO), but they are a bit pricey. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

November 6th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#6
dam294 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 86	I don't have any experience with the Mosquito but would agree that the Rugers make great plinkers. I have a 5.5" bull barrel 22/45 and love it. __________________ __________________ Member: http://www.GeorgiaCarry.org/

November 6th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#7
ibesarcasm Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 194	Both the Sig and the Walther are great little guns.......but both are very picky on the ammo......if you get the wrong ammo.....you'll spend more time racking the slide than shooting....... Personally, my buddy has the Browning Buckmark, and my father in law has the Ruger Mark III. I would rather have either one of them for plinking....in fact, father in law has 3 Rugers and I usually shoot one of them when we are pistol plinking...... I love the Ruger!! __________________ Sarcasm - Just one of the many services I provide! Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

November 6th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#8
mr surveyor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas, South of the Sabine Posts: 631	In my experience, the sig Mosquito is a great feeling, well made handgun, but very ammo sensitive.... I would definately have one IN ADDITION to my Ruger 22/45, but NOT INSTEAD of! My opinion would be to pick up a Ruger 22/45 for a lifetime of shooting fun. surv

November 6th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#9
XsYang Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 54	Where in Florida do you live? I have a Ruger .22 if you want to try it out and you live close.

November 6th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#10
Chevyguy85 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 380	i'll go along with the Mark III suggestions. I actually prefer the mark III over the Mark II b/c of the mag release is in the "normal" place vs the bottom of the butt. I don't like the mag safety feature where it won't fire w/o the mag but in reality its not that big of a deal on a plinker. The Mark series are a pain in the butt to break down for cleaning if you do it all the way just fyi. if you're looking for a rifle then the ruger 10/22 is also an excellent plinker rifle. Where in florida do you live if you're close enough to the range i go to you can always come out as my guest and fire off some rounds through my .22s to help you decide

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