Hi Gary, Its Lifetime -- IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Our Rock Island Armory 1911 Pistols are warranted to function only with Factory FMJ Brass Cased Ammo and the Original Factory Magazine. Use of Handloads is not covered in Warranty or Repair for the function of the Firearm. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE FOR LABOR, PARTS AND SHIPPING TO RETURN YOUR RIA PISTOL BACK TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS IF IT HAS BEEN ALTERED!
http://armscor.com/support-center/warranty/

RIA has a lifetime warranty (which I have used) refinishing the gun will void the warranty If you want to refinish (cerakote) send it back to them Both of my guns that went back for issues (I have 9 RIA 1911s) RIA sent me a prepaid shipping label Both guns were repaired then given a "tune up" and sent back with a extra factory Magazine I highly recommend Rock Island Armory guns

YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY BY:
Refinishing your RIA Firearm
Misuse, Mishandling, Dropping your RIA Firearm
Firing Remanufactured or Reloaded Ammunition
Not properly reassembling your RIA Firearm resulting in damage, ie: reverse plugs!
Any addition of after market parts
Unauthorized repairs done by any other than Rock Island Armory
LIMITS ON WARRANTY (WILL NOT COVER)
Finish, Holster wear, Scratches, Chemical damage
After Market Magazines
Sights not Installed by Rock Island Armory
Recoil Springs

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