High Point, S&W, Taurus, and even Phoenix arms (as mentioned above).. ALL have had some questionable guns and runs in recent history, and all have been the butt end of jokes and stereotypes... for good reason. And thus feel the need to offer a lifetime warranty. The are jokingly referred to as lifetime service policies, not warranties.
A true warranty is to vet out errors in fitting or bad materials- which usually show themselves very quickly. Something like a cracked frame or barrel lug from a lifetime of +P+ ammo isn't a defect- it's abuse. (and ignorance on the part of the shooter/owner) IMO
The old designs of small guns still being made today... I bet they are hard on springs in those cramped shells! However, I bet if you followed the maint. schedule, you'd be fine.
The few I looked at were highly engraved- not something I'd be shooting much.
If it's a gun you would like to own- I wouldn't let a 1 yr. warranty stop me... but if it was a gun you plan to shoot often- learn it INSIDE and out and buy lots of springs!!!
