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Kimber Pistols

Kimber 1911 DS Warrior

Specs & variants

Kimber publishes 7 versions of the 1911 DS Warrior pistol on its current product pages, chambered in .45 ACP, .38 Super, 10mm Auto and 9mm Luger. Barrels run from 5" to 6". Of the 7 versions, 6 ship with a standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

What versions of the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior are there?

7 current versions. Specs and measurements are Kimber's own.

Specs shared by every version

Width
1.4"
Twist
16
  • 1911 DS Warrior (OR)

    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3600300
    Caliber
    .45 ACP
    Capacity
    13
    Barrel
    5"
    Overall length
    8.7"
    Weight
    33 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Kimpro Black
    Slide
    Stainless steel
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior (OR)
    Sights
    Night sight front sight, TAG cover plate w/ fixed rear sight, Ships with standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate
    Frame
    Stainless steel sub-frame
    Grips
    Carbon fiber grip module
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds)
    4.0 - 5.0
    Other
    Full-Size guide rod
  • 1911 DS Warrior (OR)

    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3600301
    Caliber
    .38 Super
    Capacity
    17/20
    Barrel
    5"
    Overall length
    8.7"
    Weight
    33 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Kimpro Black / Kimpro black
    Slide
    Stainless steel
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior (OR)
    Sights
    Night sight front sight, TAG cover plate w/ fixed rear sight, Ships with standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate
    Frame
    Stainless steel sub-frame
    Grips
    Carbon fiber grip module
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds)
    4.0 - 5.0
    Other
    Mil-spec guide rod
  • 1911 DS Warrior (OR)

    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3600303
    Caliber
    10mm Auto
    Capacity
    15/18
    Barrel
    5"
    Overall length
    8.7"
    Weight
    33 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Kimpro Black
    Slide
    Stainless steel
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior (OR)
    Sights
    Night sight front sight, TAG cover plate w/ fixed rear sight, Ships with standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate
    Frame
    Stainless steel
    Grips
    Carbon fiber grip module
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds)
    4.0 - 5.0
    Other
    Mil-spec guide rod
  • 1911 DS Warrior (OR) (2 x 10RD)

    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3600307
    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Capacity
    10
    Barrel
    5"
    Overall length
    8.7"
    Weight
    28 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Kimpro Black / Anodized
    Slide
    Stainless steel
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior (OR) (2 x 10RD)
    Sights
    Night sight front sight, TAG cover plate w/ fixed rear sight, Ships with standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate
    Frame
    Aluminum sub-frame
    Grips
    Carbon fiber grip module
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds)
    4.0 - 5.0
    Other
    Mil-spec guide rod
  • 1911 DS Warrior Boot Campaign

    Optics
    Model / part #
    3700895
    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Capacity
    17/20
    Barrel
    5"
    Overall length
    8.7"
    Weight
    33 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Custom Boot Campaign Mosaic
    Slide
    Stainless steel (SS)
    Barrel material
    Stainless steel (SS)
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior Boot Campaign
    Sights
    Fixed rear sight plate, Front: Night sight: Yes
    Radius (inches)
    6.8
    Frame
    Aluminum (AL)
    Grips
    Material: Carbon Fiber (CF)
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger: Yes
  • 1911 DS Warrior LS (OR)

    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3600304
    Caliber
    10mm Auto
    Capacity
    15/18
    Barrel
    6"
    Overall length
    9.7"
    Weight
    36 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Kimpro Black
    Slide
    Stainless steel
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior LS (OR)
    Sights
    Night sight front sight, TAG cover plate w/ fixed rear sight, Ships with standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate
    Frame
    Stainless steel
    Grips
    Carbon fiber grip module
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds)
    4.0 - 5.0
    Other
    Mil-spec guide rod
  • 1911 DS Warrior LW (OR)

    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3600302
    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Capacity
    17/20
    Barrel
    5"
    Overall length
    8.7"
    Weight
    28 oz
    Height
    5.5"
    Finish
    Kimpro Black / Anodized
    Slide
    Stainless steel
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    More specs for 1911 DS Warrior LW (OR)
    Sights
    Night sight front sight, TAG cover plate w/ fixed rear sight, Ships with standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate
    Frame
    Aluminum sub-frame
    Grips
    Carbon fiber grip module
    Trigger
    GT Performance Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds)
    4.0 - 5.0
    Other
    Mil-spec guide rod

What calibers does the 1911 DS Warrior come in?

It's chambered in .45 ACP, .38 Super, 10mm Auto and 9mm Luger, depending on the version.

Is the 1911 DS Warrior optics-ready?

Of the 7 versions, 6 ship with a standard C&H RMR optic mounting plate.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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Specs from Kimber, checked November 10, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Kimber is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Kimber.