The Kimber 1911 DS Warrior is a double-stack 1911 pistol chambered in 10mm with a 6-inch barrel and a stainless steel frame, slide, and barrel. It has a Rhodesian Camo Cerakote finish and ships with both an 18-round and a 15-round magazine. The slide is cut for a red-dot optic and fitted with night sights for use in low light. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: 1911 DS Warrior 
• Caliber: 10mm 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 18+1 rounds (18rd and 15rd magazines included) 
• Barrel Length: 6 inches 
• Weight: 35 oz 
• Finish: Rhodesian Camo Cerakote 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optic-cut slide ready for a red-dot sight, with night sights as a backup 
• Match-grade trigger and ambidextrous thumb safety 
• Polymer grip module for a lighter, more textured grip than an all-steel frame 
• GI-style barrel bushing on a traditional double-stack 1911 layout 
• Ships with one 15-round and one 18-round magazine for capacity flexibility

Owners of the DS Warrior and Kimber's double-stack 1911 line generally rate fit and finish highly, describing tight slide-to-frame fit typical of Kimber's higher-end models. Some note that a new 10mm double-stack needs a break-in period before feeding becomes fully reliable.

The polymer grip module makes the double-stack grip more manageable than an all-steel frame of similar width, and the ambidextrous safety is well liked by left-handed shooters. Recoil in 10mm is noticeably sharper than a .45 ACP 1911, which some shooters find fatiguing over a long range session.

Buyers appreciate getting both a full 18-round and a spare 15-round magazine in the box, since extra double-stack 1911 magazines can be pricey. The optic-ready slide is popular for red-dot setups, though the price sits well above a standard single-stack 1911.