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Old 09-10-2017, 06:42 PM
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LSA oil and 0000 steel wool, that's all you need.
There are two reasons that you should never use steel wool. 1, it is too abrasive and 2, it leaves small particles of steel on the gun when you are finished. These small particles can then rust when the oil dries and cause freckling on the finish.

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Any type wax is OK. I use Johnson's Paste Wax, have for many years.
The Curator of the Springfield Museum that stores the S&W collection recommends Renaissance Wax for long term storage. It is a microcrystalline wax whereas some other waxes contain elements not recommended for firearms. If it is good enough for the museum, it is good enough for me.
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