This is good advice.
Just acquired a SA Mil-Spec 1911. The factory manual addresses this issue by stating that the slide should be pulled back and released smartly to load a round. Using the slide stop is kind of like slamming a revolver cylinder back into place.... it looks "cool" in the movies, but to those that love and understand guns, it is abusive treatment.
The manual also contained in large red print, a warning about letting the slide slam home on an empty chamber or on a single round loaded directly into the chamber. It will damage the hammer and sear engagement and also damage the extractor. If you want a single round, put it in a mag, chamber it by pulling back the slide and releasing it and then remove the mag. I have seen that info before in this forum but it bears repeating.
The tip on putting the slide catch back into place is a good one as that is a troublesome quirk for those new to the 1911's.
Thanks to everyone for all the tips and contributions.
Metaldoc :usa: