SIG Mosquito

[WTSF]

It was my greatest disappointment today… My new SIG Mosquito .22LR break down! The slide (close to the muzzle side) breaks in two parts as shown on the photos bellow. Probably weak metal or maybe poor quality?! But six shooters witnessed this strange break down. Have send it back to SIG for replacement.

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[sl66ICEcuba]

How many rounds down pipe? That is a disappointment, that was one of the few .22 pistols I really liked/considered buying (looks mean a lot to mean, for a pistol since its restricted practicality doesnt mean SH*T when it only sees the range). Keep us informed on what happens, you ok as well?

 

[sillymike]

Kind of reminds me of the problem guys were having with their Walther P22... while shooting HV ammo.

 

[jdman]

Kind of reminds me of the problem guys were having with their Walther P22... while shooting HV ammo.

That is one of the things about the mosquito though, they recommend using CCI mini mags. If you try to use cheapo stuff, it will not cycle reliably.

 

[Kurch]

Saw a Walther P22 do the exact same thing not too long ago.

 

[WTSF]

New pistol, fired less than 1000 rounds - Federal... Great gun but wtf I am ok. Just got e-mail back from the store - they taking it back for replacement under one year waranty.

 

[KDX]

That's quite the website you've got WTSF.

 

[m39a2]

Sig should be the most disapointed that they put thier name on that gun. Good design poorly done, what a shame.

Scott

 

[WTSF]

Take a look closely near break down section – it has air bubbles, and it’s a sign of poor metal quality and machinery of the slide…

 

[Glock4ever]

That is pretty messed up. Something must have been manufactured incorrectly if the slide cracked like that after only 1k rounds...

 

[m39a2]

Not the first one to go like that! These are a poorly made gun, not worthy of the Sig name. I wonder if they are making them or have contracted with another firm to do them?
Scott

 

[cablemonkey]

Take a look closely near break down section – it has air bubbles, and it’s a sign of poor metal quality and machinery of the slide…

That casting is garbage. Looks like you got a 'friday afternoon' unit.

 

[jackolo]

I wasn't too happy at first with my Mosquito but a supply of Minimags has got it going where I wanted it to and reliably. I still wish it wasn't such a finicky firearm though. Initially, a box of Federal American Eagle gave me a lot of grief. I hope your issue gets resolved.

 

[WTSF]

Yea It's like Toyota times - time to recall this crap...

 

[drgroove101]

From what I've heard the sig mosquito is a super solid .22, albeit a little picky on ammo. I'm sure this was just a 1:1000 manufacturing fluke. Hopefully they replace ur sig with a brand new one and you get a lifetime out of it.