I just purchased one of these sight unseen, didn’t look at any reviews, nothing. I started looking at some of the reviews And started to get a little nervous. All the mosquito failure to feed, failure to eject, etc. freaking me out, then I saw this review and I feel so much better now. Thanks for doing such a great job and I really appreciate you.
I wanted a Mosquito for years but I heard all the same things. When I heard that the Firefly was an improved Mosquito, I got one. Since GSG fixed all the issues, the Firefly has become one of my favorite .22 semi auto pistols. It's a little too big to EDC but it's loads of fun and gas been very reliable. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
Hands down the best review of this pistol. Those failure to fires (that you sometimes get with rimfire) really make me appreciate the double action of this pistol in the event that would happen. Very well done, sir!
This is hilarious. I bought mine used and just figured the manual was gone. Thanks to you I found all those goodies hidden under the padding in the box. Thanks!!
not with all semi auto 22LR rifles, I have the HK 416 in 22LR, put over 10,000 rounds through it with not even ONE rifle related misfire, I had only a few bad primers
I absolutely love my Firefly. Surprisingly I just encountered the first ammo problem with it. I bought some of the Winchester silver tips because they are supposedly "designed specifically for semi auto 22 pistols". It absolutely will not cycle them with either recoil spring. It ejects the round bit doesn't chamber the next. I've tried many, many different 22 rounds and never had a single failure to cycle before the silver tips.
I had issues with the Silver Tips and the Federal Punch 22' in a couple small semi autos. I think the best use for them would be in a revolver. They're optimized for short barrels but I don't think the do well in semi autos, at least that's my opinion. Stick to what works and I'm sure you'll be happy with your Firefly, I am. Thanks for watching!
I have a Kel-Tech P17, and at my local gun range, I fired a GSG Firefly. The Firefly is just a bit better because the magazines load much easier than the Kel-Tech. I like both firearms fairly evenly, but I like the Firefly a little more
I bought this gun, and I never got a second spring, now I know thats why my pistol keeps having failure to feed. It shoots CCI all day no issued but mine will not cycle thunderbolt ammo, I guess Ill have to contact the manufacturer to get one. Great review thanks
Excellent video. I just tested my brand new gen 2 Firefly (UK legal) for the first time. 200 rounds of CCI mini-mag with zero malfunctions except for one misfire.
Enjoyed the review on this gun. Got one 2 weeks ago. I tweaked the magazine and polished the feed ramp, also racked the slide 1000 times. 200 rds. of different types 1250 fps and up ammo. Not one failure of any kind. I'm sure I'll run across a bad rd. here and there but I really like it. Feels very good in my hand for sure..
Had mine a year and a half. Polished the feed ramp before I fired it. Did have a fail to eject problem, turns out to be mill marks on the hammer face was causing drag on the slide. Put mothers polishing compound on the hammer face and cycled it till the marks were polished off, now it runs great and handles standard velocity ammo without having to change the recoil spring.
There are a few guns that benefit from a little polishing job and if done right, it can benefit all of them. I'm a fan of the Firefly. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
Great review i just purchased one of these guns and i do not see anything in the manual about rounds and what to shoot it says any 22lr ammo Sammi rated. Also it came with one mag i got one from ebay for 25 dollars from new york. i just got it today i got like 4 different ammo boxes to test it i will do a video as soon as i get to the range. 2/21/2023
@@Kincop I tested all the ammo it's doesn't like Remington or the lower grain round it only feeds cci mini mags the best and Aquila 40 grain other than that all other ammo sucks
@@Kincop yes but seems to me that the slide is so heavy it needs that cci blazer ammo regardless of springs. The gun was brand new I shot at least 400 rounds through it already and it stared to smooth out a lil bit. I haven't been back to the range yet but I saw a guy online that had my same issues like everyone else and he said polish the feed ramp really well so I did that and I haven't shot it since then. but i have dummy rounds to practice with and the chambering is a whole lot smoother after the polishing of the feed ramp. I also chambered a few rounds to see if there was a difference and it really was i may take it this weekend and do a video and post it for you to see.
I enjoy your reviews I guess because I enjoy rim fire as it is affordable. Thunderbolt is cheap ammo, but I haven’t had many problems with it over the years. When I zero in a rim fire scope, I use CCI because it seems it’s more accurate. I have recently used Fiocchi ammo with good success and it runs clean. Keep up the great rim fire reviews.... 17’s and 22’s. Thanks!
There's so many negative reviews on this gun and then I watch yours and with a tear down, clean and lube and without any break in you have really fine performance and with Remington ammo no less which has it's own negative reviews. I'm looking at a "Mauser" M2 which is the same gun just labeled differently. LGS has it for 224.00. The one mag only is a bummer tho. I guess at that price I can afford to buy one and then maybe the after market kits to make it 16 rounds. I think GSG makes fine weapons. I bought a GSG AK and I've not had 1 issue with it thru the first 250 rounds of mixed ammo including std velocity and even some "match" ammo which slower yet. Everything fed, fired and extracted perfectly. So much fun banging gongs rapid fire. I think I'll take the plunge on this.
It's a great shooting and great feeling gun in the hand. It performed very well for me. I even thought about buying another one, just so I could dual wield them! I hope you enjoy yours. Thanks for watching!
Lol..do two negatives equal a positive.. kidding.. i might have to pick one of these up.. I have a few pistols and have been getting into 22lr lately.. my Glock 44 runs fine as does tx22 so I might have to get one of these too.. i had a gsg 1911 but got rid of it.. tools needed for disassembly.. hope yours works out
The mosquito came with 2 springs and extra sights as well. It was just a persnickety little thing when it came to bulk ammo. The only thing I see different from the sig I had was the inclusion of the snap cap and the chamber flag.
@@Coffee_Haze I always wanted a mosquito, but I never got the chance to shoot or purchase one before they were discontinued, so I don't know much about them. I did read somewhere that GSG made a few improvements on the firefly and it seems to me that they did all right.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview The SIG was a dream to shoot, super comfy to hold, cool looks, just very picky. The one I had was high or hyper velocity class only. No matter the spring, bulk/ standard was a no go. Granted I may have had a lemon. I have the GSG on my "Wanted" list. Looks like GSG solved the issues.
Very nice pistol. Like the size of it too. I have one ...but haven’t even had the chance to practice with it. Appreciate the high quality of your review work, sir.
I've had this gone for months and learned more in 20 minutes about it than I have the whole time I've had it. Just not a gun that crosses my mind much unless I'm pressed for cash💰 and need some cheap ammo to goof off with. I paid 2x the price for a p322 which was the most unreliable gun I've ever owned and I sold it fast. It is goofy and reliable, but I can't seem to get much accuracy out of it, but I think it is me, mostly.
Many times it is the shooter. (trust me, I know!) Sometimes its the firearm or the ammo, or even both. Try several different brands and velocity ammo, it could make a difference. Thanks for watching!
I live in CA. With all that’s going on I understand chaos breeds opportunists. I never liked guns, but decided it’s better to get one while I can, as they are flying off the shelves here and with that the prices are insane. I was able to purchase this firearm for home defense. I have watched many videos on this firearm and I’ve come to one conclusion...it seems everyone has a different opinion😆I am forced to have a very close relationship with my GSG. My priority is to be a responsible owner and looking at the laws here, I’m kind of taken aback. Discussion for another time. As a newbie, the one thing that always puzzles me is the way 22lr’s are looked down on for defense, yet no one is willing to be a splatter target. It’s almost as if people would rather shoot a canon than practice the skill of shooting. I guess I get it, you want to stop the threat completely. The first thing I realized is this is not the movies. Live rounds will injure or kill you, accidentally or intentionally. So my intention is to group as much as possible with this pistol. I have small hands so it’s comfortable and I can handle the recoil. I plan to graduate to a higher caliber if I can find the right feel in my hand. This was a great video! I have only put a little under 200 rounds through mine, but the break down of the gun was good for me. I was intimidated, but you did it with such ease! Now I have to learn how to clean it. Thanks so much for the knowledge.
Congratulations on your Firefly! I know enough about California gun laws to know I wouldn't want to live there. There will always be the debate about stopping power of a particular caliber, but remember, nobody wants extra holes in their body, regardless of the caliber. Practice safety, that's the most important thing then proficiency. Glad I was able to help with the takedown of the Firefly and I hope I can be of help if you decide on a larger caliber firearm in the future!
@@royaldiadem762 I know this post is a little old, but welcome to the 2A community! Just remember guns are like potato chips you can't have just one lol.
Enjoyed your video. I have the same pistol in FDE that I bought used sometime back. Mine came with two mags at the time and I bought another two. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to shoot mine during the pandemic. I have plenty of ammo, but replacing it is more difficult, so I'm waiting until things calm down to shoot it.
I see some .22 in the stores from time to time, the prices aren't what they used to be, but it's there. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I know most times if you turn them 180 degrees from the first strike they'll fire off I'll just reshoot the in a single shot rifle or my revolver
I apologize, I was not in the military. (Not because I didn't want to though) I have bought a number of things from military surplus stores though. I'm very grateful for your service!
I recently bought a used Firefly and it must have watched your video, because it followed the script perfectly. I had the same failure to fire problems you had, though I did inspect the first two (one was ammo related and one was a definite light strike) after that I just pulled the trigger again like you did. I even had it shooting low like you did (5 to 6 inches low at 25 yds.) I didn't get the box or magazine with it so I had to order the low sight and a couple of magazines so I'm hoping the lower sight fixes the aim point problem. I guess I'll find out the next time I get to take it out.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview actually i have watched quite a few of your videos and enjoyed them all, you keep them clean and simple and easy to understand, in other words without high dollar words. keep up the good work.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview FYI, if you're thinking about getting spare magazines I ordered two from grabagun.com. the ones I received were stainless and worked perfectly and only cost a little under $40 including shipping. I could have bought Sig Mosquito magazines locally, but they were $45 each.
Came across this review while searching information on the firefly. Well done. Looks like it has been over a year since this was done. Are you still happy with it and has it still been as reliable as it was in this video? Thanks.
Nice little gun . Might be my next stop . Nice to carry little fun gun in haters free zone . Definitely not going to stop a fight but nice looking piece
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview well that's my current problem, I can't find any! I only have one 500 ct box but a TON of Winchester. I even have 300 rounds of CCI MM and that doesn't even cycle as well as the Thunderbolts. I really want to love this gun, but when you have 4000 rounds and only 500 will cycle through it, that's not a good thing. Fortunately, I also bought a Ruger SR22 and that thing spits out anything I feed it. Hopefully I can find more Thunderbolts soon. Thanks for the video!
My Mosquito is MiniMags and Golden Bullets only. With those it is incredibly reliable, enough so that I carry it when fishing. I will give Thunderbolts a try a cheaper ammo option would be nice.
I think that gun is doing a good job, and you are doing a good job too. Thumbs up. I like that pistol. I had a PMR-30, spent 700$ upgrading it and it still was a POS. Traded for a Ruger 6 shooter that i keep it in my safe, take it to the Range and at 10 yard for a one arm guy like me is very accurate. My carrying gun is a Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 acp with three Wilson combat magazines, one is 7 rounds the other two are 8 rounds, i carry one in the chamber plus the 7 rounds magazine, i take it apart every time i shoot it, i had it since 20 years ago. I feel very comfortable with it, i know people like the high capacity magazines, but i am a beliver that if the guns feels like a glove and your shooting are pretty accurate, the high capacity is not important for me, unless i am going to face a gang. Then i will taķe my Canik TP9SF 18 rds magazines that i have enough. I never buy a gun that i can't disassemble. The hardest gun is the Ruger Mrk II, I belive. That one is a sweetheart. That one looks like a German Luger, it takes me 30 min to take it apart and clean it, i put a red dot and it shoots right on.
The Firefly is a pretty cool pistol, I really like mine. I have a CMR and PMR 30, they can be very finicky but can be fun too. I agree with you about a gun fitting like a glove, when they feel right, they usually shoot right too. I have also heard stories about the Ruger Mk 1-3 disassembly and reassembly but have not experienced it for myself. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
Another thorough review 👍was thinking of picking up one of these in a trade for a pellet gun yeah I used to have the Sig mosquito when they first came out I did polish the feed ramp on that thing and got it running pretty much flawless with most ammo wonder if this one is the same situation. I was thinking these days probably wouldn't hurt to have a few 22LR's
Since this review have you been able to achieve the accuracy of The GSG 1911 that you reviewed and hit the target at 100 yards with the Firefly like you did with the 1911? That and over all what is your opinion of the accuracy of The Firefly?
I think the Firefly is a great shooting pistol and one of the most comfortable ones too. I did not try anymore 100yds shots with the Firefly, if I could have gotten one hit I would probably been able to adjust my point of aim for more shots. Thanks for watching!
I believe the manual says the high velocity spring is installed from the factory, I did not do a comparison of the two springs, since I'm only firing high velocity ammo, I left the factory installed spring installed.
I'm not 100% sure, I don't have mine available at the moment, but look for a number that starts with "GERG_ _ _ _ _..." that would be the model. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Actually, the serial number would probably be: GERG2210XXXX. the XXXX would be the descriptor such as FF (firefly) FFG (firefly green) FFL ((firefly purple) lavender I presume) FFM (firefly mint) FFT (firefly tan) TFF (threaded firefly) TFFL (threaded firefly purple) TFFM (threaded firefly mint) TFFT (threaded firefly tan) It seems the all have the same model number and the last 2-4 letters describe the color and whether or not it has a threaded barrel.
I'm pretty sure the first one was 10yds away, then I took a few shots at the 100yd target. I have re-arranged the whole shooting range since then. Thanks for watching!
The TX22 is a little lighter but the Firefly feels a little better in your hands. It's tough to say, they both shoot well and seem to be really dependable. I would suggest finding a store that has both in stock and handling both. That may be hard to do in these times though. My opinion and yours may be completely different.
Funny he acted like $20 for a 500/rd box of 22lr was expensive lol and now 4 years later it's double that price! Often over double.. But great review of the firefly
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview ya I remember just 10 or so years ago when 500rd/box of thunderbolt was like $14 at Walmart. Now some ppl sell it for $45-$50. It's sad. I only meant its funny how in hindsight if we only knew how much higher ammo prices would get lol. But love your vids man! Great reviews, keep it up 👍thx for the reply
Thanks for the great review. I'm thinking of buying one of these, I love it's features and it's looks. I just have a couple of questions first. Why wouldn't anyone just install the weaker spring to begin with and shoot any type of ammo? Does it hurt the gun to shoot high velocity ammo with the weaker spring?
I believe, eventually it will, it will cause the slide to move rearward with more force, eventually causing problems. When you pick one up and handle it a little bit, you'll love the feel of it.
Me personally, I'm not a fan of open carry and that's only because I don't know who's looking at me at any given moment. If someone sees you with a gun on your side you could either become a deterrent or a target. I'm not against open carry at all, that's just my preference. As far as carrying the Firefly, It is a .22 and it's effectiveness in self defense has been debated since about 1884. For sporting purposes, the GSG Firefly is a fantastic firearm with great fit, finish and functionality! I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Does the gsg 22lr semi automatic features DA/SA pistol will shoot continuously on single action with out pulling the hammer for every shot , I know you pulled the hammer in order to shoot in SA but do I have to pull it back for every shoot ? Thanks
so wait if you take the time to load 2 mags then shoot 2 mags , how is that faster then shoot one load one ... loading 2 takes twice the time ..????? thunderbolt has been known as crap ammo for 30 years
Actually the term "Gun" is correct, under that, there are two sub-types of "guns" Pistols and revolvers. Merriam-Webster defines "Gun" as: 1a: a piece of ordnance usually with high muzzle velocity and comparatively flat trajectory b: a portable firearm (such as a rifle or handgun) c: a device that throws a projectile Thanks for watching!
I just purchased one of these sight unseen, didn’t look at any reviews, nothing. I started looking at some of the reviews And started to get a little nervous. All the mosquito failure to feed, failure to eject, etc. freaking me out, then I saw this review and I feel so much better now. Thanks for doing such a great job and I really appreciate you.
I wanted a Mosquito for years but I heard all the same things. When I heard that the Firefly was an improved Mosquito, I got one. Since GSG fixed all the issues, the Firefly has become one of my favorite .22 semi auto pistols. It's a little too big to EDC but it's loads of fun and gas been very reliable. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
Hands down the best review of this pistol. Those failure to fires (that you sometimes get with rimfire) really make me appreciate the double action of this pistol in the event that would happen. Very well done, sir!
Thank you very much for the kind words, thank you for watching and I hope you've subscribed!
Best review on this pistol on you tube. Realistic, objective, and fair by a person that knows his firearms. Great job.
Awesome! Thanks very much for the compliment!
This is hilarious. I bought mine used and just figured the manual was gone. Thanks to you I found all those goodies hidden under the padding in the box. Thanks!!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
That's funny😅
That's Funny😅!
Excellent narration and illustration.
Professional job!
Thank you so much 😀
Best review on this pistol that I've seen on UA-cam.
Thanks, I appreciate that!
I'm looking to get this Gun . Your video helped me make up my mind to get it. Thank you!
I hope you enjoy it. I really like mine. Thanks for watching!
Good video. I’m sold on it. 22lr WILL misfire, that’s what rimfire rounds do. Keep it up man 🤙🏾
I love that "22lr WILL misfire, that's what rimfire rounds do" I hope I can use that in the future. Thanks for watching!
not with all semi auto 22LR rifles, I have the HK 416 in 22LR, put over 10,000 rounds through it with not even ONE rifle related misfire, I had only a few bad primers
Just got one for wife and she loves it. I shot it and loved it so much that I got one for myself. Incredibly accurate.
They're pretty comfortable too. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
I absolutely love my Firefly. Surprisingly I just encountered the first ammo problem with it. I bought some of the Winchester silver tips because they are supposedly "designed specifically for semi auto 22 pistols". It absolutely will not cycle them with either recoil spring. It ejects the round bit doesn't chamber the next. I've tried many, many different 22 rounds and never had a single failure to cycle before the silver tips.
I had issues with the Silver Tips and the Federal Punch 22' in a couple small semi autos. I think the best use for them would be in a revolver. They're optimized for short barrels but I don't think the do well in semi autos, at least that's my opinion. Stick to what works and I'm sure you'll be happy with your Firefly, I am. Thanks for watching!
I have a Kel-Tech P17, and at my local gun range, I fired a GSG Firefly. The Firefly is just a bit better because the magazines load much easier than the Kel-Tech. I like both firearms fairly evenly, but I like the Firefly a little more
I understand completely! Thank you for watching!
I bought this gun, and I never got a second spring, now I know thats why my pistol keeps having failure to feed. It shoots CCI all day no issued but mine will not cycle thunderbolt ammo, I guess Ill have to contact the manufacturer to get one. Great review thanks
Hey brother, just got mine. Did you check under the foam? That's where I found mine. I would send an email to gsg or maybe you can find one online.
Mine didn't have oil but it was well oiled.
@@HuffDaddyYT I also did not think mine came with the extra stuff but it did, was under the foam.
Now I'm excited to get mine off of layaway! Best review on this gun. Who else got the OD green?
They are a really nice .22! Thank you for wtching!
Excellent video. I just tested my brand new gen 2 Firefly (UK legal) for the first time. 200 rounds of CCI mini-mag with zero malfunctions except for one misfire.
Fan-tas-tic! It is a great shooter and great feeling firearm. Glad you were able to get one. Thank you for watching.
I've been thinking on one of these for awhile now. May pull the trigger on one after I get my Taurus TX 22 out of layaway. Great review, thanks.
I have both, I like the feel of the Firefly better but they both shoot great.
Check out buds gun shop I just purchase mine from there. Excellent layaway plans. I plan on buying more firearms. The GSG makes my third.
Enjoyed the review on this gun. Got one 2 weeks ago. I tweaked the magazine and polished the feed ramp, also racked the slide 1000 times. 200 rds. of different types 1250 fps and up ammo. Not one failure of any kind. I'm sure I'll run across a bad rd. here and there but I really like it. Feels very good in my hand for sure..
I was really surprised by it. Feels good, shoots good and a good price too!
Had mine a year and a half. Polished the feed ramp before I fired it. Did have a fail to eject problem, turns out to be mill marks on the hammer face was causing drag on the slide. Put mothers polishing compound on the hammer face and cycled it till the marks were polished off, now it runs great and handles standard velocity ammo without having to change the recoil spring.
There are a few guns that benefit from a little polishing job and if done right, it can benefit all of them. I'm a fan of the Firefly. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
I just purchase a GSG firefly, I'm.awaiting for its arrival. Thanks for the knowledgeable review.
Enjoy it, be safe and thanks for watching!
Great review i just purchased one of these guns and i do not see anything in the manual about rounds and what to shoot it says any 22lr ammo Sammi rated. Also it came with one mag i got one from ebay for 25 dollars from new york. i just got it today i got like 4 different ammo boxes to test it i will do a video as soon as i get to the range. 2/21/2023
I think you're going to like it. Be safe and have fun. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReviewDid you test them yet? 🙏
@@Kincop I tested all the ammo it's doesn't like Remington or the lower grain round it only feeds cci mini mags the best and Aquila 40 grain other than that all other ammo sucks
@@michaelmurphy7241 Did you test both recoil springs?
@@Kincop yes but seems to me that the slide is so heavy it needs that cci blazer ammo regardless of springs. The gun was brand new I shot at least 400 rounds through it already and it stared to smooth out a lil bit. I haven't been back to the range yet but I saw a guy online that had my same issues like everyone else and he said polish the feed ramp really well so I did that and I haven't shot it since then. but i have dummy rounds to practice with and the chambering is a whole lot smoother after the polishing of the feed ramp. I also chambered a few rounds to see if there was a difference and it really was i may take it this weekend and do a video and post it for you to see.
I enjoy your reviews I guess because I enjoy rim fire as it is affordable. Thunderbolt is cheap ammo, but I haven’t had many problems with it over the years. When I zero in a rim fire scope, I use CCI because it seems it’s more accurate. I have recently used Fiocchi ammo with good success and it runs clean. Keep up the great rim fire reviews.... 17’s and 22’s. Thanks!
17 is one of my favorites! I saw somewhere that Savage is doing a A17 in 17HM2!
Love your pistol grip -- just like I learned in the Army I don't like the modern holds with all the fingers lying along the frame.
Yeah, some do seem a little weird. Thanks for watching!
Just bought one of these for 180 bucks from sportsman's guide. Hoping to teach my wife to shoot with more confidence with this thing.
I predict she will like it!
There's so many negative reviews on this gun and then I watch yours and with a tear down, clean and lube and without any break in you have really fine performance and with Remington ammo no less which has it's own negative reviews. I'm looking at a "Mauser" M2 which is the same gun just labeled differently. LGS has it for 224.00. The one mag only is a bummer tho. I guess at that price I can afford to buy one and then maybe the after market kits to make it 16 rounds. I think GSG makes fine weapons. I bought a GSG AK and I've not had 1 issue with it thru the first 250 rounds of mixed ammo including std velocity and even some "match" ammo which slower yet. Everything fed, fired and extracted perfectly. So much fun banging gongs rapid fire. I think I'll take the plunge on this.
It's a great shooting and great feeling gun in the hand. It performed very well for me. I even thought about buying another one, just so I could dual wield them! I hope you enjoy yours. Thanks for watching!
Lol..do two negatives equal a positive.. kidding.. i might have to pick one of these up.. I have a few pistols and have been getting into 22lr lately.. my Glock 44 runs fine as does tx22 so I might have to get one of these too.. i had a gsg 1911 but got rid of it.. tools needed for disassembly.. hope yours works out
@@jamesbranham2217 I've been a big fan of mine. I hope you enjoy yours as well. Thanks for watching!
The mosquito came with 2 springs and extra sights as well. It was just a persnickety little thing when it came to bulk ammo. The only thing I see different from the sig I had was the inclusion of the snap cap and the chamber flag.
Interesting. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Looks like GSG did some refining after SIG lost interest. That looks much more consistent.
@@Coffee_Haze I always wanted a mosquito, but I never got the chance to shoot or purchase one before they were discontinued, so I don't know much about them. I did read somewhere that GSG made a few improvements on the firefly and it seems to me that they did all right.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview The SIG was a dream to shoot, super comfy to hold, cool looks, just very picky. The one I had was high or hyper velocity class only. No matter the spring, bulk/ standard was a no go. Granted I may have had a lemon. I have the GSG on my "Wanted" list. Looks like GSG solved the issues.
Very nice pistol. Like the size of it too. I have one ...but haven’t even had the chance to practice with it. Appreciate the high quality of your review work, sir.
I haven't had a whole lot of time with mine either -sigh-. Thank you for watching and the kind words!
Small Caliber Arms Review My pleasure!
I've had this gone for months and learned more in 20 minutes about it than I have the whole time I've had it. Just not a gun that crosses my mind much unless I'm pressed for cash💰 and need some cheap ammo to goof off with. I paid 2x the price for a p322 which was the most unreliable gun I've ever owned and I sold it fast. It is goofy and reliable, but I can't seem to get much accuracy out of it, but I think it is me, mostly.
Many times it is the shooter. (trust me, I know!) Sometimes its the firearm or the ammo, or even both. Try several different brands and velocity ammo, it could make a difference. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for review I like you wanted this shooter but too many issues. Now I think I will get it
So far it's been a great pistol and it has a great feel to it too. Thanks for watching!
Good video. Thinking about getting one just for some fun plinking. Had the same problem with the hammer on the SR22. Traded that one in.
I think you'll enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Such a great review that I went ahead and bought it. Now, how to tell my wife...
I recon you could tell her it was my fault!!! Nah, just say "lets go to the range and have some fun"!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview That just might work, thank you sir!
I have the BEST wife in the world her words are IF YOU WANT IT GET ITLOVE THAT LADY!
I live in CA. With all that’s going on I understand chaos breeds opportunists. I never liked guns, but decided it’s better to get one while I can, as they are flying off the shelves here and with that the prices are insane. I was able to purchase this firearm for home defense. I have watched many videos on this firearm and I’ve come to one conclusion...it seems everyone has a different opinion😆I am forced to have a very close relationship with my GSG. My priority is to be a responsible owner and looking at the laws here, I’m kind of taken aback. Discussion for another time. As a newbie, the one thing that always puzzles me is the way 22lr’s are looked down on for defense, yet no one is willing to be a splatter target. It’s almost as if people would rather shoot a canon than practice the skill of shooting. I guess I get it, you want to stop the threat completely. The first thing I realized is this is not the movies. Live rounds will injure or kill you, accidentally or intentionally. So my intention is to group as much as possible with this pistol. I have small hands so it’s comfortable and I can handle the recoil. I plan to graduate to a higher caliber if I can find the right feel in my hand. This was a great video! I have only put a little under 200 rounds through mine, but the break down of the gun was good for me. I was intimidated, but you did it with such ease! Now I have to learn how to clean it. Thanks so much for the knowledge.
Congratulations on your Firefly! I know enough about California gun laws to know I wouldn't want to live there. There will always be the debate about stopping power of a particular caliber, but remember, nobody wants extra holes in their body, regardless of the caliber. Practice safety, that's the most important thing then proficiency.
Glad I was able to help with the takedown of the Firefly and I hope I can be of help if you decide on a larger caliber firearm in the future!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you so much for responding. Looking to get larger caliber in the beginning of the year. I’ll check back in!😃
@@royaldiadem762 I know this post is a little old, but welcome to the 2A community! Just remember guns are like potato chips you can't have just one lol.
@@jeremymitchell9793 Thank you for the welcome and oh my gosh so much has changed since this post. Let’s just say, yeah like Lay’s potato chips!
.22 is the most lethal round around. Look up the stats. More expiration dates have been reached, with this caliber, than any other?.
My Firefly had a few misfires my first couple clips. Since then no problems
Every now and then I hear people say certain guns need a "break-in" period. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your video. I have the same pistol in FDE that I bought used sometime back. Mine came with two mags at the time and I bought another two. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to shoot mine during the pandemic. I have plenty of ammo, but replacing it is more difficult, so I'm waiting until things calm down to shoot it.
I see some .22 in the stores from time to time, the prices aren't what they used to be, but it's there. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
Subbed for the meat popsicle hat! Nice review , thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
I have one shoots great no issues with mine you do get a few dud shells from time to time but it happens with all 22lr in bulk boxes is a great gun
I agree, I've got a little pile of them I'll throw in a revolver and give them another try. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I know most times if you turn them 180 degrees from the first strike they'll fire off I'll just reshoot the in a single shot rifle or my revolver
I am a Junction City/ Custer Hill man myself.
Go Big Red One '77-78!
I apologize, I was not in the military. (Not because I didn't want to though) I have bought a number of things from military surplus stores though. I'm very grateful for your service!
im going to set with this as my frist hand gun i was going to go with the GSG 1911 but i saw this great price & iv hear nothing bad about it yet .
I did a video on the GSG 1911, I really like it.
I recently bought a used Firefly and it must have watched your video, because it followed the script perfectly. I had the same failure to fire problems you had, though I did inspect the first two (one was ammo related and one was a definite light strike) after that I just pulled the trigger again like you did. I even had it shooting low like you did (5 to 6 inches low at 25 yds.) I didn't get the box or magazine with it so I had to order the low sight and a couple of magazines so I'm hoping the lower sight fixes the aim point problem. I guess I'll find out the next time I get to take it out.
I should probably change my front sight too. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for Watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview actually i have watched quite a few of your videos and enjoyed them all, you keep them clean and simple and easy to understand, in other words without high dollar words. keep up the good work.
@@paulkolhepp5070 I'll do my best! Thank you very much for watching and the advice!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview FYI, if you're thinking about getting spare magazines I ordered two from grabagun.com. the ones I received were stainless and worked perfectly and only cost a little under $40 including shipping. I could have bought Sig Mosquito magazines locally, but they were $45 each.
Great video, bought one after watching wanted to see someone else test it first😂
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching too!
Great review, just pulled the trigger on one!
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Not many firearm reviews have made me want to buy a gun as much as this one has. Dang it!
I just wish I got a commission! Lol! If you get one, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
I think you'll enjoy it. @mikeytee6821
I just brought one of the fire flies and I love it she run thunderbolt reel fine
Yep, I like mine too. Thanks for watching!
The Sig mosquito mags will fit the firefly if you can’t find any. They work great
Yes they do. Thanks for watching!
I saw one of these yesterday at Palmetto State Armory. I wanted it except for 1 thing. It was purple! Pretty sure my friends would laugh at me.
Lol, I know the feeling, I was looking for a SCCY CPX 1 or 2, there's a turquoise one on sale right now, but I think I'll wait. Thanks for watching!
Took another 2 weeks, but, they finally got some normal gun colors. I picked up a dark green one.
@@xero402 Very nice! I really like mine. Enjoy, be safe and have some fun with it!
Came across this review while searching information on the firefly. Well done. Looks like it has been over a year since this was done. Are you still happy with it and has it still been as reliable as it was in this video? Thanks.
Yeah, it's one of my favorites. I used it in another video where I tested the effects of FrogLube at below freezing temps. Thanks for watching!
Nice little gun . Might be my next stop . Nice to carry little fun gun in haters free zone . Definitely not going to stop a fight but nice looking piece
Shot placement is everything. Thanks for watching!
Remington Thunderbolts are the only bullets that cycle through my GSG Firefly. Quite reliable might I say. Anything else? Nothing but problems.
That's not necessarily a bad thing, they're cheap, available in bulk and when there's no shortage due to a pandemic, usually quite plentiful!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview well that's my current problem, I can't find any! I only have one 500 ct box but a TON of Winchester. I even have 300 rounds of CCI MM and that doesn't even cycle as well as the Thunderbolts. I really want to love this gun, but when you have 4000 rounds and only 500 will cycle through it, that's not a good thing. Fortunately, I also bought a Ruger SR22 and that thing spits out anything I feed it. Hopefully I can find more Thunderbolts soon. Thanks for the video!
My Mosquito is MiniMags and Golden Bullets only. With those it is incredibly reliable, enough so that I carry it when fishing. I will give Thunderbolts a try a cheaper ammo option would be nice.
Do the Firefly and the GSG 1911 take the same mags?
I can't say for sure, but I believe so. I know they take the same holster. I believe the main change was the recoil springs from Sig to GSG.
I think that gun is doing a good job, and you are doing a good job too. Thumbs up. I like that pistol. I had a PMR-30, spent 700$ upgrading it and it still was a POS. Traded for a Ruger 6 shooter that i keep it in my safe, take it to the Range and at 10 yard for a one arm guy like me is very accurate. My carrying gun is a Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 acp with three Wilson combat magazines, one is 7 rounds the other two are 8 rounds, i carry one in the chamber plus the 7 rounds magazine, i take it apart every time i shoot it, i had it since 20 years ago. I feel very comfortable with it, i know people like the high capacity magazines, but i am a beliver that if the guns feels like a glove and your shooting are pretty accurate, the high capacity is not important for me, unless i am going to face a gang. Then i will taķe my Canik TP9SF 18 rds magazines that i have enough. I never buy a gun that i can't disassemble. The hardest gun is the Ruger Mrk II, I belive. That one is a sweetheart. That one looks like a German Luger, it takes me 30 min to take it apart and clean it, i put a red dot and it shoots right on.
The Firefly is a pretty cool pistol, I really like mine. I have a CMR and PMR 30, they can be very finicky but can be fun too. I agree with you about a gun fitting like a glove, when they feel right, they usually shoot right too. I have also heard stories about the Ruger Mk 1-3 disassembly and reassembly but have not experienced it for myself. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
Awesome video just bought one thx.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Thanks for watching!
im exited this will be my frist fire arm .
Be careful, be safe and enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Another thorough review 👍was thinking of picking up one of these in a trade for a pellet gun yeah I used to have the Sig mosquito when they first came out I did polish the feed ramp on that thing and got it running pretty much flawless with most ammo wonder if this one is the same situation. I was thinking these days probably wouldn't hurt to have a few 22LR's
The Firefly, in my opinion, is a good shooting and great feeling firearm. I haven't had any issues with it so far.
great review
Thanks!
super se petit pistolet merci amicalement jean
Se sent bien dans vos mains et tire bien aussi. J'espère que vous vous abonnez et merci d'avoir regardé!
Have you used other ammo? Perhaps Blazer, Federal, Norma?
No, just what I used in the video.
So the Yellow Jackets should be good with it?
I couldn't say, I haven't tried them, but there are two springs included and they should cover most ammo.
your "meat popsicle" hat cracks me up, lol
Lol!
I wonder how that new federal nickel plated .22LR would do....
I'm not sure but if the bullet weight and the velocity is the same, it should do fine.
Since this review have you been able to achieve the accuracy of The GSG 1911 that you reviewed and hit the target at 100 yards with the Firefly like you did with the 1911? That and over all what is your opinion of the accuracy of The Firefly?
I think the Firefly is a great shooting pistol and one of the most comfortable ones too. I did not try anymore 100yds shots with the Firefly, if I could have gotten one hit I would probably been able to adjust my point of aim for more shots. Thanks for watching!
The smaller spring was in mine. So the larger extra spring is for standard ammo?
I believe the manual says the high velocity spring is installed from the factory, I did not do a comparison of the two springs, since I'm only firing high velocity ammo, I left the factory installed spring installed.
Pretty sure the smaller spring is for high velocity and the longer spring is for low/standard velocity. I could be wrong though
Where can I find the model number on my gag firefly?
I'm not 100% sure, I don't have mine available at the moment, but look for a number that starts with "GERG_ _ _ _ _..." that would be the model. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Actually, the serial number would probably be: GERG2210XXXX. the XXXX would be the descriptor such as FF (firefly) FFG (firefly green) FFL ((firefly purple) lavender I presume) FFM (firefly mint) FFT (firefly tan) TFF (threaded firefly) TFFL (threaded firefly purple) TFFM (threaded firefly mint) TFFT (threaded firefly tan)
It seems the all have the same model number and the last 2-4 letters describe the color and whether or not it has a threaded barrel.
U never once told us how far away is the target lol
I'm pretty sure the first one was 10yds away, then I took a few shots at the 100yd target. I have re-arranged the whole shooting range since then. Thanks for watching!
i feel ya on the extra mags but there kinda spendyish $31 a mag .
I think they can be found on line a little cheaper, maybe. Thanks for watching!
Has anyone run Federal Punch, in the Firefly ?
I have not.
Will the mosquito sig .22 mags fit this gun?
They should. I did pick up two extra mags for it but I don't remember if I bought some Mosquito or Firefly ones, it was some time ago!
So you can shoot high velocity or standard ammo with this?
You just have to change the spring according to the ammo you are using. Thanks for watching!
Yes.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I am between the taures .22 and this one, since you have experience with both which do you suggest
The TX22 is a little lighter but the Firefly feels a little better in your hands. It's tough to say, they both shoot well and seem to be really dependable. I would suggest finding a store that has both in stock and handling both. That may be hard to do in these times though. My opinion and yours may be completely different.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you for the honest answer, great review overall!
Funny he acted like $20 for a 500/rd box of 22lr was expensive lol and now 4 years later it's double that price! Often over double.. But great review of the firefly
Well, at the time, maybe it was a little high. It's definitely high nowadays! Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview ya I remember just 10 or so years ago when 500rd/box of thunderbolt was like $14 at Walmart. Now some ppl sell it for $45-$50. It's sad. I only meant its funny how in hindsight if we only knew how much higher ammo prices would get lol. But love your vids man! Great reviews, keep it up 👍thx for the reply
Thank you! I try to reply to every comment on my channel. If you take the time to comment, I feel like it shouldn't be ignored.
Has anyone come up with a holster to hold this gun? I also know that the takedown lever will rotate 360 degrees !!!
If you cannot find one for the GSG Firefly, the Sig Mosquito holster will work, they are the same gun. I picked one up for mine.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thanks
Thanks for the great review. I'm thinking of buying one of these, I love it's features and it's looks. I just have a couple of questions first. Why wouldn't anyone just install the weaker spring to begin with and shoot any type of ammo? Does it hurt the gun to shoot high velocity ammo with the weaker spring?
I believe, eventually it will, it will cause the slide to move rearward with more force, eventually causing problems. When you pick one up and handle it a little bit, you'll love the feel of it.
Big Red 1, Ft Riley 86-88
Thank you for your service! Thank you for watching too!
Would u open carry this gun?
Me personally, I'm not a fan of open carry and that's only because I don't know who's looking at me at any given moment. If someone sees you with a gun on your side you could either become a deterrent or a target. I'm not against open carry at all, that's just my preference. As far as carrying the Firefly, It is a .22 and it's effectiveness in self defense has been debated since about 1884. For sporting purposes, the GSG Firefly is a fantastic firearm with great fit, finish and functionality! I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
SC I have a question if your available
I always check the comments.
Does the gsg 22lr semi automatic features DA/SA pistol will shoot continuously on single action with out pulling the hammer for every shot , I know you pulled the hammer in order to shoot in SA but do I have to pull it back for every shoot ? Thanks
@@dr.knuckles9149 No, you can just pull the trigger. I will pull the hammer sometimes just to help with accuracy.
What size barrel is this
@@dr.knuckles9149 4" barrel length.
Slide keeps locking back after each round. and my decocker and slide release isn’t working. I only put 47 rounds in the damn thing. Any help?
Almost sounds like a magazine issue.
ammo its the ammo
Very well could be. Thanks for watching!
so wait if you take the time to load 2 mags then shoot 2 mags , how is that faster then shoot one load one ... loading 2 takes twice the time ..????? thunderbolt has been known as crap ammo for 30 years
I just like to be able to drop one mag and throw the next one in and go. What .22 ammo do you recommend?
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview cci stinger, mini mags or aguila super extra high velocity
Thumb rod!!! Thumb button thumb slide thi mob handle thumb dumb 😂
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. Merry Christmas everyone! Sub
Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you too!
20$ for 500 hahahahaha try 40 at least nowadayz
Yea, I know. They charge a whole lot more because people will pay it.
Pistol.
Not gun.
Thank you.
Actually the term "Gun" is correct, under that, there are two sub-types of "guns" Pistols and revolvers. Merriam-Webster defines "Gun" as:
1a: a piece of ordnance usually with high muzzle velocity and comparatively flat trajectory
b: a portable firearm (such as a rifle or handgun)
c: a device that throws a projectile
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@@SmallCaliberArmsReview bravo sir.
great review
Thank you! Thanks for watching too!