A call back from a S&W CS guy this AM revealed that the Melonite finish on the Governor can be damaged by the trace amount of ammonia in som gun solvents/cleaners - like good old Hoppes #9! Is nothing sacred? I never thought a gun was clean without the stench of Hoppes #9. He did say Hoppes Elite - and regular/synthetic gun oils are okay, too. Wow. Check the label.

Who would want to damage their lovely Governor's finish? Gads!

Stainz