SIG Mosquito
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The SIG Mosquito is a blowback-operated
Blowback (arms)
Blowback is a system of operation for self-loading firearms that obtains energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gases created by the ignition of the propellant charge....

, semi-automatic pistol based on the SIG Sauer P226
SIG P226
The SIG P226 is a full-sized, service-type pistol made by SIG Sauer. It is chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .22 Long Rifle. It is essentially the same basic design of the SIG P220, but developed to use higher capacity, staggered-column magazines in place of the...

, but 10% smaller in size and chambered for the .22LR
.22 Long Rifle
The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge is a long established variety of ammunition, and in terms of units sold is still by far the most common in the world today. The cartridge is often referred to simply as .22 LR and various rifles, pistols, revolvers, and even some smoothbore shotguns have...

 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 provided in five different configurations: Standard model, Sport, Threaded barrel, Two-tone, Reversed two-tone and four special editions having different colours.

All models have a Picatinny rail
Picatinny rail
The Picatinny rail or MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail or a "Tactical Rail" is a bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform. A similar system is the Weaver rail mount.-Description:...

 on the dust cover of the frame.

Variants

The Mosquito is offered in five different configurations:
  • Mosquito: Standard model
  • Mosquito Sport: 4.9 inch barrel with weight for increased accuracy and longer sight radius
  • Mosquito with threaded barrel: Barrel is threaded for a suppressor
    Suppressor
    A suppressor, sound suppressor, sound moderator, or silencer, is a device attached to or part of the barrel of a firearm which reduces the amount of noise and flash generated by firing the weapon....

  • Mosquito Two-Tone: Black frame and stainless slide
  • Mosquito Reversed Two-Tone: Black slide and "stainless" finished polymer frame

Special Editions:
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Desert digital camo
  • Winter Digital camo

Accessories

Along with extra mags and holsters, factory accessories include a polymer bridgemount that makes it possible to mount a red dot sight
Red dot sight
A red dot sight is a common classification for a type of non-magnifying reflector sight for firearms that gives the user an aimpoint in the form of an illuminated red dot...

or other scope accessory. Its Picatinny rail makes it possible to mount lights and/or lasers that are available today.

Specifications

The standard Mosquito model is chambered in .22 LR and has a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger. Double-action trigger pull is 12.4 lbs while single action is 4.4 lbs. The polymer frame and small size (compared to the SIG P226) allow the pistol with magazine to weigh little more than 24.6 oz. The overall height is 5.3 inches with a barrel length of 3.9 inches. The Mosquito's frame has a Picatinny rail, a ten-round capacity magazine, and adjustable sights.

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