[shane45-1911]

Originally posted by Electric_Armadillo:
Are there any drawbacks to oiling too much? I can't think of any offhand.

Well, too much oil can attract and hold grit, dust and dirt. Enough grit, dust and dirt can act like a fine lapping compound on your components, and cause premature wear.

 

[shane45-1911]

Originally posted by emmo:
I don't like to detail strip because it adds to the takedown marks.

You're not doing something correctly if you leave marks every time you detail strip.

 

[shane45-1911]

Originally posted by emmo:
...unless there is some way to keep the plunger depressed while the slide stop is being put back in.

Absolutely!!! Brownell's sells a tool that works well, so does a Q-tip with the cotton removed. Push in the plunger with the Q-tip, and put your slide stop in as you keep the plunger pushed in. Seat the slide stop as far as it will go, with the Q-tip behind the slide stop, still pushing the plunger. You should be able to seat the slide stop enough to hold the plunger back, then pull the Q-tip out of the way, and push the slide stop the rest of the way up and in.