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The Kimber 1911 DS Warrior in .38 Super is Kimber's answer to the growing demand for a high-capacity 1911 that doesn't ask you to sacrifice the things that made the platform great in the first place. Built around a stainless steel sub-frame with a KimPro II black finish, it pairs a full-size 5-inch stainless barrel with a deep-crown bushing with the kind of hand-fitted craftsmanship Kimber has been doing in America for over 45 years. The optic-cut slide features front and rear serrations, ships with a standard C&H RMR-compatible mounting plate, and the carbon fiber grip module keeps the overall weight at a practical 33 oz unloaded. Out of the box, you get one 17-round and one 20-round magazine, an ambidextrous thumb safety, a Picatinny rail, and a tritium night sight front with a TAG cover plate and fixed rear. It is, by most measures, a fully equipped pistol from the moment you open the box.
.38 Super has a long history in competition circles, particularly USPSA and IPSC Open division, where it built a reputation for making major power factor with more manageable recoil than .45 ACP and more rounds in the magazine. In a double-stack platform like the DS Warrior, you get up to 20+1 capacity from a cartridge that still launches a 130-grain bullet at velocities well above standard 9mm. For handloaders, it is an especially versatile round. For competition shooters looking for a factory-ready platform in a proven caliber, the DS Warrior in .38 Super is one of the more capable options available at this price point.
The GT Performance trigger is set to a factory pull of approximately 4 to 5 pounds, with a clean break and a positive reset that makes follow-up shots feel natural rather than forced. The 1:16 left-hand twist stainless barrel, mil-spec guide rod, and internal extractor all carry over the traditional Kimber 1911 operating DNA, so if you know the platform, nothing here will feel foreign. The carbon fiber and glass-filled grip module adds a grip texture that's genuinely secure without tearing up your hands, and the double-stack width is proportional enough that most shooters adapt to it quickly. Range reviews have noted that the gun tracks well, returns to target predictably, and holds up under pace without feeling like you are fighting it.
Every 1911 DS Warrior is hand-fitted at Kimber's American facility, which puts it in a different category than most imported double-stack 1911-style pistols at or near this price. The KimPro II finish is Kimber's proprietary coating known for durability and corrosion resistance, and it covers both the stainless slide and the sub-frame uniformly. It ships backed by Kimber's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
The DS Warrior in .38 Super ships with two magazines: one 17-round and one 20-round. Both are double-stack and specific to the .38 Super configuration. Having two mags right out of the box is a nice touch, especially if you plan to run it on the range or in competition immediately.
Yes. The slide is factory optic-cut and ships with a standard C&H RMR-compatible mounting plate already included. You can mount a compatible red dot without any additional machining or gunsmithing. The tritium night sight front remains usable alongside a mounted optic as a co-witness or backup option.
.38 Super has a long track record in USPSA and IPSC Open division competition, where it can be loaded to make major power factor while offering more magazine capacity than .45 ACP. In a double-stack platform like the DS Warrior, you get up to 20+1 capacity, which is a meaningful advantage on longer stages. Keep in mind that .38 Super is less common on store shelves than 9mm or .45 ACP, so many serious competition shooters reload for it to keep costs manageable and dial in their loads.
The DS Warrior is positioned as a competitive, American-made option in the double-stack 1911 segment, and has been noted as a direct alternative to pistols like the Springfield Prodigy. Key differentiators include Kimber's hand-fitting process, the KimPro II finish, the bushing-style barrel design, and the inclusion of both an optic mounting plate and two magazines in the box. The Prodigy and similar pistols are well-regarded competitors, so it comes down to preference on ergonomics, trigger feel, and brand loyalty.
KimPro II is Kimber's proprietary surface finish applied to both the slide and the frame on this model. It is a hard, corrosion-resistant coating designed to hold up to regular range use and resist wear better than standard blued finishes. On the DS Warrior, it gives the gun a uniform matte black appearance across the stainless steel components.
Yes, Kimber states that every DS Warrior is hand-fitted at their U.S. facility. In practice, hand-fitting means the slide-to-frame fit, barrel fit, and other critical tolerances are checked and adjusted by hand rather than relying solely on machine tolerances. This contributes to tighter lockup, better accuracy potential, and a more refined feel overall compared to mass-produced imported alternatives at a similar price point.
| UPC | 669278363011 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3600301 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Super Auto |
| Capacity | 20 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Safety | Thumb Safety |
| Sights | Tritium Night Sights |
| Slide Description | Optic Cut/Serrated |
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