SIG Sauer Mosquito

SIG Sauer Mosquito
SIG Mosquito
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin
  • Germany
Production history
Designed2003
ManufacturerSIG Sauer
Produced2003 - 2013 (discontinued)
Specifications
MassEmpty: 24.6 oz (700 g)
LengthOverall: 6.9 inches (180 mm)

Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
Caliber.22LR
ActionBlowback
Feed system10-round detachable magazine

The SIG Sauer Mosquito is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic pistol aesthetically based on the SIG Sauer P226, but 10% smaller in size and chambered for the .22 LR cartridge. The pistol is manufactured with an aluminum-zinc alloy slide and polymer frame. The controls are similar to those present on full-size models and include (from front to rear) a left takedown lever, a left decocking lever, reversible magazine catch and ambidextrous manual safety. In addition, the pistol is provided with an integral safety lock located at the rear of the magazine well which when enabled prevents cycling of slide, hammer fall, and trigger action. The pistol is available in five different configurations: Standard model, Sport, Threaded barrel, Two-tone, Reversed two-tone, and four special editions having different colors.[1]

  1. ^ Ramage, Ken; Sigler, Derrek (2008). Guns Illustrated 2009. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 112. ISBN 0-89689-673-0.