.22 Semi-auto Handgun

[Newview01]

Any I should steer clear from?

[Scott N]

While I don't own one, the model I've read the most complaints about is the Sig Mosquito.

[Newview01]

Originally Posted by Scott N

While I don't own one, the model I've read the most complaints about is the Sig Mosquito.

Good to know. I also see that it is one of the cheapest.

[Dick284]

Find a Mark 1 or 11 Ruger and get after it.

[Twisted Canuck]

Yeah, the Sig Mosquito gets serious hate, I must have the only one that is any good. Run it wet, with cheap CCI Blazer, and it's a hoot. But no discounting all the issues people have with them. I sure like mine. If I was going to recommend one though, try and find an older Colt Woodsman/Challenger. Simple, reliable, accurate.

[Xbolt7mm]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Find a Mark 1 or 11 Ruger and get after it.

The VI is easier to clean by far but will cost much more, i do agree that the II is a darn fine gun

[Nyksta]

I hear great things about the GSG 1911 22. Cheaper than the Sig 1911-22 but the exact same gun. From what Ive read, they are the same manufacturer and the only noticeable difference is that the Sig has a better finish but thats it. This info is all 3rd hand though.

[fordtruckin]

I always liked the Walter p22 and ruger sr22. I bought the gf a sr22 for her birthday last year and we haven’t had any problems whatsoever with it. I have a friend with the sig mosquito and he hasn’t had any issues despite what people say. He also runs a can on it so maybe that makes some difference as the general public doesn’t.

[Newview01]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

He also runs a can

Please dont say those kinds of things.

[Newview01]

Anyone shoot an M&P22? I have an M&P 9 that I enjoy and wouldn’t mind sticking with the M&P thing as it will fit my holster.

[stob]

I run a S&W Model 41 and is great, friends like their Rugers

[Tom Cat]

I had a sig mosquito for a while, functioned very well but quite inaccurate, looking back though I believe operater error might have been at play🙂, I wouldn’t be afraid to buy another one if I was looking.

[bobtodrick]

I've had the GSG 1911-22 for about five years (and about 5000) rounds.
Has run flawlessly as long as it is cleaned regularly and run wet.
About a year ago I upgraded the gun with https://www.zrtacticalsolutions.com/...imate-package/
The stock slide alignment cone allows for some wiggle of the slide...which of course your sights are on...meaning it's not always lining up on the barrel in exactly the same position.
This alleviates that, and as well the spring, guide rod and such are higher quality.
Turns an okay accurate rimfire pistol into a tackdriver.
My only experience has been to stay away from any ammo made by Winchester and cheap Remington such as the Thunderturd. The gun does not do well when dirty and the above ammo, though impressive when all the smoke exits the barrel, dirties it up fast and then I get a lot of stovepipes.
But CCI and Federal Automatch run like a charm.

[Ishpah]

I shoot a Colt/Walther 1911 Gold Cup 22lr.
Dirty/smokey ammunition can cause stovepipes, but if it has good velocity it will continue to function. Some ranges have velocity restrictions.
This pistol is a hammer fired single action and therefore you have to cock it for the first shot. It replicates the Colt 1911 as it is manufactured under licence so it is exact copy unlike other offerings.
It's nice to shoot with adjustable rear sights. Accuracy? Well, some days I can dial it in, some days I can't. Must be me.
It is not as accurate as the S&W 41 I once had. Of all, that was my favorite.

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by Newview01

Please dont say those kinds of things.

Lol that’s where my income tax return is going this year. Buying a silencerco harvester or omega . 300 win mag rated titanium can. I hope to use it while hunting next season on my 270wsm.

[darren32]

I bought a browning 1911-22 for my boy a couple of months ago. About 800 down range and it has run good with everything we have put thru it (CCI std velocity / mini mag / golden bullets / fed auto match / sk rifle match and a couple of others). It does fail to lock open quite a bit but not really sure it is broken in yet.

One really annoying thing is that it has a magazine disconnect so you can't drop the hammer unless there is a magazine in it. Maybe I am missing the point but to clear the gun and then have to put a magazine back in to drop the hammer seems odd to me. I doubt I would have bought it if I had know this.

It is pretty small and did bite my fat hand once so only the boy shoots it now

Neat little gun though.

Let us know what you get!

[dogslayer403]

I run a gsg 22 conversion on my kimber 1911 it is good but is picky with ammo and needs to be well lubed. In the winter i run lots of rem dry line spray in it
On the plus side it was ammo picky in a good way its favorite is rem thunderbolt ammo better than others ive used that only cycled well on stingers

[M70]

Originally Posted by Newview01

Anyone shoot an M&P22? I have an M&P 9 that I enjoy and wouldn’t mind sticking with the M&P thing as it will fit my holster.

I have the M&P .22 and it’s been a great little shooter. It doesn’t have the removable back straps like the centre fire models but it’s accurate.

[Savage Bacon]

What about simple mods to make the sig mosquito more reliable? Chabelos has them on sale for $340 and I was thinking about picking one up.

I bought the old lady a sig gsg 1911-22 and I'd have to say that so far (about 300-400 rounds) this little sweetheart has performed almost flawlessly.

I had a few missfeeds and noticed that while filling the magazines, sometimes the ammo is kinda facing downwards, causing 100% of our issues. So when loading magazine, just make sure everything is lined up and you're good.

Also her 1911 loves the bulk remington bucket ammo. Just loves it. I tried more expensive winchester wildcat ammo and it jams I'd say 85% of the time. Amazing the difference ammo makes.

[titegroup]

Originally Posted by stob

I run a S&W Model 41 and is great, friends like their Rugers

I'd love to find a used mod. 41 at a reasonable price. Next best or just as good , I found a mint High standard Supermatic Citation, Hamden Conneticut manufacture, late 60's early 70's. 5' bull barrel. All steel in this gun as is the 41 smith. 2 mags. trying to get the lips on one mag. bent just right so it feeds as slick as the other , but it real trial 7 error. would like to know where to pick up quality mags for this gun. 25yds. target is stupid accurate,.

[PFKGSP]

Originally Posted by titegroup

I'd love to find a used mod. 41 at a reasonable price. Next best or just as good , I found a mint High standard Supermatic Citation, Hamden Conneticut manufacture, late 60's early 70's. 5' bull barrel. All steel in this gun as is the 41 smith. 2 mags. trying to get the lips on one mag. bent just right so it feeds as slick as the other , but it real trial 7 error. would like to know where to pick up quality mags for this gun. 25yds. target is stupid accurate,.

What would you consider reasonable? I agree with you about the gun. Used to have one and wish I'd never sold it. They seem to be hard to find now. I had the bull barrel model and it was very accurate. I seem to compare everything to it and they don't really stand up. Most seem to be light and smaller framed than a center fire. The 41 was a quality piece of work.

[titegroup]

Originally Posted by PFKGSP

What would you consider reasonable? I agree with you about the gun. Used to have one and wish I'd never sold it. They seem to be hard to find now. I had the bull barrel model and it was very accurate. I seem to compare everything to it and they don't really stand up. Most seem to be light and smaller framed than a center fire. The 41 was a quality piece of work.

Reasonable is I guess subjective according to the shape of the gun. Yup I use to own one also in the 80's when I shot competition.As you , I should have kept it also, but this high standard is in the same league. I picked up a stainless ruger single ten this year ,with fibre optics which are great for my eyes, I tend to love single actions, just the inherent safety aspect, where once you fire, not much can happen until you cock the hammer again v/s semi- auto. I did see a pair of model 41's a guy was selling at Lethbridge gun show a couple yrs. back, for some reason he wasn't selling them separately , can't remember what $ figure was , I'm thinking $1700. I only want one. Also met a guy who had a Browning Medalist, beautiful gun, so I asked him to test fire a round cause something didn't sound right about dry firing it on an empty case, & sure enough it wouldn't fire. --- buyer beware on used.

[barsik]

Originally Posted by titegroup

I'd love to find a used mod. 41 at a reasonable price. Next best or just as good , I found a mint High standard Supermatic Citation, Hamden Conneticut manufacture, late 60's early 70's. 5' bull barrel. All steel in this gun as is the 41 smith. 2 mags. trying to get the lips on one mag. bent just right so it feeds as slick as the other , but it real trial 7 error. would like to know where to pick up quality mags for this gun. 25yds. target is stupid accurate,.

the High Standard line of 22 pistols are a bit fragile in the frame. I own a High Standard Victor,which is essentially the same gun, and it is recommended that only standard velocity ammo are fed through these guns, or the frame will develop a crack. I bought a couple of magazines for it at Western Gun Parts in Edmonton, and it is a pain in the butt to get those feed lips just right, I know what you are referring to. good luck.
http://ashevillerifleandpistolclub.o...2-107-PTS1.pdf

[titegroup]

Originally Posted by barsik

the High Standard line of 22 pistols are a bit fragile in the frame. I own a High Standard Victor,which is essentially the same gun, and it is recommended that only standard velocity ammo are fed through these guns, or the frame will develop a crack. I bought a couple of magazines for it at Western Gun Parts in Edmonton, and it is a pain in the butt to get those feed lips just right, I know what you are referring to. good luck.
http://ashevillerifleandpistolclub.o...2-107-PTS1.pdf

Yup, you're right some can develop cracks , I checked mine & it's good. I just shoot standard vel. 1150fps. or less. those feed lips are a b---tch. to get right, if the rear of the barrel had a sloped polished feed ramp it might have helped but it's design didn't incorporate that feature. did the mags. you got from WGP. feed properly as is or require some tweaking? & if you recall what are they selling for each $.

[88thunderbird]

I have the Ruger 22/45 . Excellent .22 handgun . Prob shot 3000+ rounds now . And shoots the cheap win22, thunderbolts etc . Just a bugger to take down and clean.

I'm also thinking about getting this s&w 22 for my wife . Does anyone here own one ?

https://www.gotenda.com/shop/firearm...-22-lr-pistol/

[barsik]

Originally Posted by titegroup

Yup, you're right some can develop cracks , I checked mine & it's good. I just shoot standard vel. 1150fps. or less. those feed lips are a b---tch. to get right, if the rear of the barrel had a sloped polished feed ramp it might have helped but it's design didn't incorporate that feature. did the mags. you got from WGP. feed properly as is or require some tweaking? & if you recall what are they selling for each $.

the mags I got from WGP aren't very good at all. they are some kind of aftermarket jobber design and are made out of thin sheet metal, but if you like constantly fussing with magazines, they will work. very hard to find original mags, and those that have them won't sell. best mags are factory HS mags.

[Twisted Canuck]

Often overlooked, but still a very good quality and accurate pistol is the S&W 422/622....(blue/ss)....kind of a 'budget' model 41. Very nice shooting.

[titegroup]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

Often overlooked, but still a very good quality and accurate pistol is the S&W 422/622....(blue/ss)....kind of a 'budget' model 41. Very nice shooting.

Those must be older pistols, as I don't see them on smiths website. No wonder I couldn't find them.

[Anomaly85]

Beretta 71 is a great little 22lr to check out. Some retailers here sell them with 4.2" barrels, but otherwise they come with a 6" barrel. Usually in the $350-400 range for a surplus model

[bat119]

Originally Posted by darren32

One really annoying thing is that it has a magazine disconnect so you can't drop the hammer unless there is a magazine in it. Maybe I am missing the point but to clear the gun and then have to put a magazine back in to drop the hammer seems odd to me. I doubt I would have bought it if I had know this.

I have a Browning 1911-22 and was curious about that, from another forum:

The magazine disconnect is to prevent dry firing that can damage the chamber from firing pin contact

I know you can't believe everything on the net but it does make sense. I've put a few thousand rounds through mine with out a glitch.