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**philman** · 02-18-2007, 07:56 PM

OK, fairly long post/question. I am thinking of buying a Sig Mosquito. Why? Well, I want a 22 plinker, which of course, opens a number of options. My reasoning for the Mosquito is that it's closest to the size and feel of an XD type gun. Seems like a logical way to add practice time at the range, toward shooting better with my XD.

But, part of me thinks, with the difference in trigger pull, difference in recoil, that it may not be that productive, thus my questioning whether this is a good idea, or if I should just buy a Buck Master, etc.

By the way, I not really looking for advice on which "gun" to purchase, there's plenty of that advice, I'm looking for opinions on the application of the gun.

jednp · 02-18-2007, 08:01 PM

well... if you ask me, I don't think any other gun would train me for my XD trigger. I have shot two guns that I had never even held before and I did really really good with them. Much better than I have shot with my XD, which I have over 4,000 rounds through. I'd rather wait til that .22 kit comes out for the XD and buy that, if I wanted cheap practice to help me get more accurate with my XD.

Love my XD for it's reliability, but something about it is keeping ME from being very very accurate with it. I shoot it pretty good, but for some reason I'm able to shoot other guns that I had never held before, much much better right from the start. So I just don't think the trigger of another gun, will help me much when it comes to my XD.

hellagerms · 02-18-2007, 08:04 PM

Just get a Kimber 1911 conversion if you already have a 1911

The Tengu · 02-18-2007, 08:06 PM

You should focus on learning proper trigger pull/reset and sight alignment. That way you can shoot anything.

In other words: train yourself to shoot guns, not a certain type of guns.

So yes, I would get the Mosquito. Even though it's a DA/SA, if you can learn to shoot a true Double Action pistol, any Single Action pistol is a piece of cake.

**VaGunNut** · 02-19-2007, 04:30 AM

I picked up a ruger Mark III 22/45 because it has the same grip angle as the xd and 1911. They are nice solid pistols which will last a lifetime!

The Knight Of Light · 02-19-2007, 04:44 AM

The SIGs single action trigger is closer to the XDs trigger than anyother 22 pistol. Too bad you have to get past that double action first shot.

ichy_trigger · 02-19-2007, 05:13 AM

They released a glimps into a XD .22 conversion at the shotshow... Standby...

Monstrosity · 02-19-2007, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philman

OK, fairly long post/question. I am thinking of buying a Sig Mosquito. Why? Well, I want a 22 plinker, which of course, opens a number of options. My reasoning for the Mosquito is that it's closest to the size and feel of an XD type gun. Seems like a logical way to add practice time at the range, toward shooting better with my XD.

But, part of me thinks, with the difference in trigger pull, difference in recoil, that it may not be that productive, thus my questioning whether this is a good idea, or if I should just buy a Buck Master, etc.

By the way, I not really looking for advice on which "gun" to purchase, there's plenty of that advice, I'm looking for opinions on the application of the gun.

It felt very very comfortable in my hand. (I have small to medium hands)

Ske1etor · 02-19-2007, 06:06 AM

I have fairly large hands (Wear large size gloves) and I shoot the Walther P-22. I love it...

Bidah · 02-19-2007, 06:25 AM

If you are are looking to practice more, then yes, a .22 can help there quite a bit. Even if the pistol is not quite the same as the XD, it still is shooting and can help. The best would be to wait till the conversion comes out.

As an example, I used to shoot High Power matches. There is about 7 months at least here where there are no matches, and it can be downright nasty outside. So, I got a match pellet rifle to keep me sharp, and shoot it in my garage. It is not exactly like my HP rifle, but it did allow me to practice. The next season rolled around and I was better than where I had finished the previous year, and I wasn't starting down a bit like I had done before (from not shooting all winter).

02-18-2007, 07:56 PM	#1
philman XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Southern, Ohio Posts: 708	Does This Make any Sense OK, fairly long post/question. I am thinking of buying a Sig Mosquito. Why? Well, I want a 22 plinker, which of course, opens a number of options. My reasoning for the Mosquito is that it's closest to the size and feel of an XD type gun. Seems like a logical way to add practice time at the range, toward shooting better with my XD. But, part of me thinks, with the difference in trigger pull, difference in recoil, that it may not be that productive, thus my questioning whether this is a good idea, or if I should just buy a Buck Master, etc. By the way, I not really looking for advice on which "gun" to purchase, there's plenty of that advice, I'm looking for opinions on the application of the gun. __________________ ***************************** XD - 9mm Subcompact XD - 9mm Service Sig Sauer Mosquito because sometimes you just have to shoot, and shoot, and shoot, and shoot.

02-18-2007, 08:06 PM	#4
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,768	You should focus on learning proper trigger pull/reset and sight alignment. That way you can shoot anything. In other words: train yourself to shoot guns, not a certain type of guns. So yes, I would get the Mosquito. Even though it's a DA/SA, if you can learn to shoot a true Double Action pistol, any Single Action pistol is a piece of cake. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

02-19-2007, 04:30 AM	#5
VaGunNut XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 454	I picked up a ruger Mark III 22/45 because it has the same grip angle as the xd and 1911. They are nice solid pistols which will last a lifetime! __________________ Osama - Obama - The agenda of either would destroy America! If your shooting from the hip, beware the other guy hasn't already taken aim at you!

02-19-2007, 04:44 AM	#6
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,713 Blog Entries: 12	The SIGs single action trigger is closer to the XDs trigger than anyother 22 pistol. Too bad you have to get past that double action first shot. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

02-19-2007, 05:13 AM	#7
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	They released a glimps into a XD .22 conversion at the shotshow... Standby... __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

02-18-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	well... if you ask me, I don't think any other gun would train me for my XD trigger. I have shot two guns that I had never even held before and I did really really good with them. Much better than I have shot with my XD, which I have over 4,000 rounds through. I'd rather wait til that .22 kit comes out for the XD and buy that, if I wanted cheap practice to help me get more accurate with my XD. Love my XD for it's reliability, but something about it is keeping ME from being very very accurate with it. I shoot it pretty good, but for some reason I'm able to shoot other guns that I had never held before, much much better right from the start. So I just don't think the trigger of another gun, will help me much when it comes to my XD.

02-18-2007, 08:04 PM	#3
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	Just get a Kimber 1911 conversion if you already have a 1911

02-19-2007, 06:06 AM	#9
Ske1etor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marrero, Louisiana Posts: 104	I have fairly large hands (Wear large size gloves) and I shoot the Walther P-22. I love it...

02-19-2007, 06:25 AM	#10
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 687	If you are are looking to practice more, then yes, a .22 can help there quite a bit. Even if the pistol is not quite the same as the XD, it still is shooting and can help. The best would be to wait till the conversion comes out. As an example, I used to shoot High Power matches. There is about 7 months at least here where there are no matches, and it can be downright nasty outside. So, I got a match pellet rifle to keep me sharp, and shoot it in my garage. It is not exactly like my HP rifle, but it did allow me to practice. The next season rolled around and I was better than where I had finished the previous year, and I wasn't starting down a bit like I had done before (from not shooting all winter). __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

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