A friend of mine just got a new MKIII 22/45. Does this gun need any special cleaning before firing the first time? I know some guns come from the factory with some grease or other protectant on the gun...not sure about Ruger.
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However,, yes,, Ruger does add a preserative oil on their guns before shipping. I'd clean it in the normal fashion before firing.