WARNING! Please read and understand this owner’s manual before taking your new pistol out of the box. It is vital to your safety and to the safety of others that you accurately follow the information contained in this manual, as well as the information supplied by the ammunition manufacturer. If you have any questions, please call or write: SIG SAUER Inc.
Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 General instructions 2 Congratulations 2 Firearms safety is your responsibility 2 2 2.1 Safety regulations Safety indications 3 4 3 3.1 3.2 Product description Main parts Technical data 6 6 6 4 Transporting the pistol 7 5 Safety mechanisms 5.1 Manual safety 5.2 Integral safety lock (key operated) 5.2.1 Magazine safety 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.
General instructions 1 1.1 General instructions Congratulations You are now the owner of one of the world's finest and most superbly engineered firearms. The SIGSAUER® Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed and crafted to meet the stringent requirements of law enforcement agencies and the military. Used with the proper ammunition and given reasonable maintenance, it will serve you dependably for many years.
Safety regulations 2 Safety regulations • Never use the pistol under the influence of drugs or alcohol, while ill or suffering other such difficulties. These conditions can impair your powers of judgment and reflexes. • Always think of the pistol as being loaded and with the safety off until you have established the opposite through the unloading procedure. • Allows keep the muzzle of the pistol in a safe direction with all handling.
Safety regulations 2.1 Safety indications In the individual sections of these instructions, the following safety indications alert you to risks: WARNING! Information on dangers, which if not scrupulously observed, can lead to severe bodily harm or death. CAUTION! Information on dangers, which if not scrupulously observed, can lead to bodily harm, damage to property and damage to the pistol.
Product description 5 4 46 1 6 29 18 43 15 16 20 40 51 Fig. 1, Standard version eil 77 81 78 Fig. 2, Sport version 5 US Fig. 3, Silencer version 06.
Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Main parts Item Description Item Description 1 Barrel block 29 Hammer 4 Slide 40 Decocking lever 5 Front sight A, B, C 43 Magazine catch 6 Rear sight 46 Manual safety 15 Frame 51 Magazine 16 Takedown lever 77 Counterweight a 18 Slide catch lever 78 Cap a 20 Trigger 81 Threaded cap b a. only Sport version b. only Silencer version 3.2 Technical data Technical data Standard version Sport version Silencer version Calibre .
Transport Safety mechanisms 4 5.1 Transporting the pistol Manual safety Engaging manual safety: WARNING! Uncontrolled discharge of shot May lead to death or severe injuries • For your own safety and the safety of others, always transport the pistol unloaded (see section 6.7 and 6.8), decocked and closed. 1. Push the safety lever (manual safety) 46 down fully to engage (see Fig. 6 on page 13). This prevents firing of the pistol. Disengaging manual safety: 1.
Safety mechanisms Handling 2. Remove key leaving end of lock flush or even with bottom of grip (see Fig. 4, right). 6 Handling the pistol 6.1 General The pistol is generally delivered preserved with a thin, protective grease and oil coating and must be stripped before being used for the first time, protective oil or grease removed and lubricated again. “First use“ (see section 9). Procedure: 1. Strip pistol (see section 9.1). 2. Clean and relubricate pistol (see section 9.2). 3.
Handling Information: 6.3 Loading the magazine The .22 LR ammunition spectrum ranges from very light loads for single loader guns to sport load, utility load and on through to high speed rounds. Unfortunately, however, it is not possible to adjust a semi-automatic gun to all loads. Procedure: We have therefore decided to make an adjustment to the loads that have priority for use with the MOSQUITO, which are the two major groups, utility and high-speed rounds.
Handling 6.4 Loading the pistol (ready for firing) Procedure: 1. Point pistol in a safe direction. WARNING! Lacking in awareness of potential dangers Possibly death or serious injuries • Never load or unload the pistol inside a vehicle, inside a building or any other enclosed space (except in a designated firing range). • Before loading always wipe off any excess grease and oil and check to see if there are any foreign objects/ material in the barrel. 2.
Handling 6.5 Firing WARNING! WARNING! Lacking in awareness of potential dangers Possibly death or serious injuries Missing Dry Fire Plug Dry firing can cause damage to your pistol and create an unsafe condition • Ensure that the target and surroundings allow • Only dry fire your pistol with the Dry Fire Plug shots to be fired without danger. • Be certain when firing that your fingers, hands or other parts of the body are not in front of, above or beside the barrel muzzle or the ejector port.
Handling 6.6 Reloading during firing The slide is held in the open position. WARNING! 6.7 Unloading the pistol; magazine not empty WARNING! Lacking in awareness of potential dangers Possibly death or serious injuries Pistol is ready to fire Possibly death or serious injuries • Never let the pistol out of your hand. • Never let the pistol out of your hand before it • Keep the pistol aimed at the safe target. Procedure: 1. Remove the empty magazine. 2.
Handling 6.8 WARNING! Not properly cleaned pistol Possibly death or serious injuries, damage to the pistol • The pistol must be cleaned after each firing. (see section 9.2). Unloading the pistol; magazine empty, slide open WARNING! Pistol is loaded Possibly death or serious injuries • You must not let the pistol out of your hand until the magazine has been removed and the pistol is unloaded. Procedure: 1. Keep the pistol muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2. Press magazine catch and remove magazine. 3.
Conversion 7 Conversion 7.1.1 Removing the counterweight 7.1 Conversion to Standard version Procedure: Procedure: 1. Release the threaded pin 79 using the allen wrench 80 and remove it (see Fig. 8). 1. Remove the front sight 5 and insert the cap 78 into the notch of the slide. 2. Remove the counterweight 77. 2. Disassemble the pistol (see chapter 9.1). 7.1.2 Installing the counterweight 3. Exchange the barrel of the Standard version 1a with the barrel of the Sport version 1b (see chapter 7.3).
Conversion 7.2 Conversion to Standard version 7.3 Exchanging the barrel Procedure: Procedure: 1. Disassemble the pistol (see chapter 9.1). 1. Release the screw 66 and remove the takedown lever 16. 2. Exchange the barrel of the Standard version 1a with the barrel of the Silencer version 1c (see chapter 7.3). 3. Reassemble the pistol (see chapter 9.3). 2. Release the screw 58 of the frame 15 and remove it. 3. Lift the barrel 1a and take out the takedown lever insert 25. 4.
Sight 6. Place the screw 58 in the frame and tighten it. 7. Use screw 66 to fix the takedown lever 25 with the frame. 8 ! Sight adjustment CAUTION! Possibly damage to the pistol • Any adjustment to sights should only be done on an unloaded pistol, by an armorer, gunsmith or other qualified person. 8.1 Fig. 11 Sight adjustment for windage 8.1.
Maintenance 9 Pistol maintenance 5. Depress slide catch lever to close slide. 6. Rotate takedown lever 16 clockwise 180° until it points forward (see Fig. 14). WARNING! 16 Pistol is ready to fire Possibly death or serious injuries • Magazine must be removed from the pistol. • Before field stripping your pistol for cleaning, verify again that it is not loaded (see sections 6.7 and 6.8). • Do not put your fingers into the slide. Fig. 14 9.1 Field stripping the pistol Procedure: 1.
Maintenance 8. Remove slide assembly (slide, recoil spring guide and recoil spring) from the barrel muzzle. This level of stripping is sufficient for a thorough cleaning after firing. CAUTION! Possibly damage to the pistol • Further dismantling of the pistol may only be carried out by qualified armorers and gunsmiths. 9.2 Cleaning the pistol CAUTION! Procedure: 1. Moisten cleaning brushes with gun oil and insert into the barrel through the chamber.
Maintenance 3a/b 4 2 9.3 Pistol assembly Procedure: 1. Inspect the pistol interior and remove any foreign matter. 2. Slide recoil spring 3 onto the spring guide 2. 3. Insert spring guide with recoil spring into the frame 15. The flat portion of the recoil spring guide faces the rear of the pistol.
Maintenance 9.4 Functional check Note: The check of all functions must be made on the assembled pistol: – Hammer should fall & impact firing pin with adequate force. Hammer should reset into safety intercept notch. 6. Check decocking lever and hammer safety intercept notch. • to determine any causes of malfunctioning, – Remove magazine • after completion of repairs, – Cock hammer by retracting slide fully and releasing. • and after each cleaning and assembly of the pistol.
Maintenance Servicing 9.5 10 Service and repairs Care of the pistol CAUTION! Neglecting the pistol Possibly damage to the pistol and bodily harm • Always keep your pistol clean and in good working order. • Clean the pistol after 250 rounds, before every ammunition type change and after every use. The chamber in particular must be thoroughly cleaned. • Never change or repair parts of your pistol yourself. 10.
Servicing Part/fault Possible cause of fault/defect Possible fault/defect removal Ammunition feeding: Failure to feed. Magazine is not inserted correctly, deformed or dirty. Insert magazine correctly or replace it. Pistol or rounds dirty or greased too much. Strip, clean and lubricate pistol, clean or replace ammunition. Large (heavy) slide spring installed and standard ammunition used. Small (light) slide spring mounted. Pistol defective. Repair by manufacturer.
Servicing 10.2 Safekeeping and storage of pistol WARNING! Uncontrolled shot discharge Possibly death or serious injuries • Only store your pistol unloaded and cleaned. • Keep your pistol separate from ammunition and locked away. The pistol and ammunition must always be in a place inaccessible to children and unauthorized persons. 10.3 Shipping the pistol Note: • Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations governing shipping and transport of firearms. 1.
Scope of supply Accessories 11 12 Accessories • Case locks Scope of supply 11.1 Standard version 1 Pistol 1 Magazine 1 Gun case • SIG SAUER gun oil • Leather holsters 1 Safety & Handling booklet • Kydex holsters 1 Test group card • X-POINT sights 1 Cable lock • Mount for X-POINT sights 1 Dry fire plug 1 SIG SAUER gun oil 2 Exchangeable front sights 1 Recoil spring 13 Disposal • Comply with all Federal, State & local laws regarding the disposal of handguns. 1 Key (integral lock) 11.
List of replacement parts Item Description 1a 1b 1c 2 3a 3b 4 5a 5b 5c 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 Barrel a Barrel b Barrel c Recoil spring guide Recoil spring, white (standard) Recoil spring (high velocity) Slide Front sight A Front sight B Front sight C Rear Sight Slide breech block pin Trigger bar spring Breech block Extractor Firing pin Firing pin spring Safety lock Safety lock spring Frame Takedown lever Striker pin for integral safety lock Slide catch lever Sli
List of replacement parts Fig. 20, Spare parts for MOSQUITO 06.
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