OK, what would you consider reasonable for the initial checkout and test firing of his pistol? I'm willing to learn better ways of doing things.
Don't forget the mixed origin of his parts and self-admitted lack of knowledge/experience with the 1911 fire control system. I have no doubt he can learn how everything fits and works together; hopefully all the bullets stay in the berm or bullet trap during that learning period. Keeping the pistol from going full-auto is a very good start for that goal.
Wasn't saying you were wrong... just kinda over kill.
I had a better one, but for the life of me can't find it.
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=31146