I was reading a thing Beretta put out claiming that 80% of the repairs they had to do on returned guns was because of overcleaning and gun owners that damaged guns being anal about cleanliness. Beretta stated that their guns generally did not need to be cleaned as much as people think. Pretty revolutionary idea actually.
BP is different of course. I use T7 a lot and do use the method you describe. If I feel the need to tear one down, (you can usually tell when a gun needs deep cleaning) I will.
I used the medium Loctite the non permanent one.
What I do is wipe the Cabelas ML lube all over everything, everywhere and I go through the the q-tips like crazy.
Now for the internals................
I like silicone spray lube. I first started using it on ski bindings, it actually chases water out of internal areas. I spray it generously and it bleeds out the old dirt and contamination then I will reapply some within 24 hours in the lockwork. My 1858 Remington stays slick as silk and seems to be in good health! I figure when I do tear it down I will probably replace all the lockwork and hammer by then. I learn as I go and this may all be subject to change.
Also brake cleaner is a great degreaser. I shot about 100 rounds in my Pietta one time and it wasen't so much dirty from the Triple 7 as it was from the caps. I took the grips off and sprayed about a half a can of brake cleaner into every crack and crevise then dryed it with towels let it dry for a few hours and then hit it with silicone spray. Seemed to be just the ticket. Gun felt great!
Sorry OP, didn't mean to hijack the thread..........