I just recieved my SA Svc Grade, last week. I reccommed reading the booklet inlcuded. And for further more in depth reading check out Scott Duff's M1icon garand book. I field stripped my rifle and removed the gas plug as well. Do a visual inpsection of all components, barrel etc... Look for parts that have been replaced. Clean off any cosmolineicon you might find, clean and wipe down parts with rem-oil wipes. And follow directions in booklet for greasing. I also agree with with replacing recoil spring with one from Orion7. Tony is great to deal with. And also agree with posts about garand specific ammo. If you use commercial rounds they can damage the gas system and possibly bend the op-rod....oh i forgot....Lets see a pic!