The Kimber DS Warrior is a full-size 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .38 Super with a 5-inch bushing barrel. It has a KimPro Black finish, Carbon Fiber grips, a Tritium front sight, and an optic-ready slide with an RMR mount. The pistol ships with one 17-round and one 20-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: DS Warrior 
• Caliber: .38 Super 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Capacity: 17+1 / 20+1 
• Color/Finish: KimPro Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch bushing barrel with deep crown, Matte Stainless 
• KimPro Black finish with Carbon Fiber grips 
• Tritium front sight 
• Optic-ready slide with RMR mount cut 
• Includes one 17-round and one 20-round magazine

Owners of the Kimber DS Warrior in .38 Super tend to appreciate the high-capacity magazines paired with the 1911 format. The optic-ready slide with RMR mount is well-regarded for those who want to run a red dot without sending the pistol to a machinist, and the Tritium front sight works well alongside it.

The KimPro Black finish and Carbon Fiber grips give the DS Warrior a purpose-built look, and most find the build quality consistent with Kimber's production standard. Trigger feel on the DS Warrior draws mixed opinions, with some finding it ready out of the box and others preferring a trigger job.

The .38 Super chambering is the most distinctive aspect and draws both enthusiasts and skeptics. Fans of the caliber cite good velocity and capacity; those less familiar with it note that .38 Super ammunition is less widely stocked than 9mm. The included 20-round magazine is a frequent highlight in owner feedback.