Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round – Superb Compliant Double Stack 1911

Description

Shooters in capacity restricted states usually watch a flagship pistol launch and then wait to find out whether a legal version will ever appear. The Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round removes that wait, delivering the full DS Warrior specification with compliant magazines straight from Kimber rather than modified after the fact.

The Full Warrior Specification, Legally Compliant

Nothing about the pistol has been reduced to reach compliance. The frame, the 5 inch stainless barrel, the trigger, the night sights and the optic mount are identical to the standard capacity gun, and only the magazines differ. Two 10 round magazines ship in the box.

Nine millimeter is the sensible chambering for a compliant gun. When capacity is capped at ten rounds regardless, the lower recoil and cheaper ammunition of 9mm become more attractive than the extra energy of a 45, and practice costs drop significantly.

At roughly 52 ounces loaded this is a substantial pistol, and that mass is exactly what keeps 9mm recoil to almost nothing. Shooters who struggle with snappy carry guns will find a full size steel framed 1911 in 9mm remarkably easy to shoot accurately.

Night Sights And An Optic Mount Included

Tritium night sights come fitted from the factory rather than as an upgrade. Tritium glows without any external light or charging, so the sight picture is there in a dark hallway at the moment it is needed rather than after fumbling for a torch.

A C and H RMR optic mount ships with the pistol, so moving to a red dot needs no milling and no gunsmith. The RMR footprint is among the most widely supported patterns, which keeps the choice of optics open years from now.

Carbon fiber Kevlar grips keep weight out of the grip while giving a positive hold, and the KimPro II finish on the metalwork resists the corrosion and holster abrasion that wear at a pistol carried against the body.

Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round Specifications

• Kimber model number 3600307
• Caliber 9mm Luger
• Capacity 10 plus 1
• Magazines two 10 round magazines included
• Barrel length 5 inches, stainless steel
• Weight approximately 3.27 pounds, about 52 ounces
• Frame metal, KimPro II finish
• Slide KimPro II finish with front and rear serrations
• Sights tritium night sights
• Optic mount C and H Precision, RMR footprint, included
• Grips carbon fiber and Kevlar
• Rail Picatinny, integral to the dust cover
• Action single action only, double stack 1911 pattern

Kimber does not publish overall length, height or width for this specific compliant model, so those figures are unavailable rather than omitted. The standard capacity DS Warrior measures 8.7 inches long, 5.5 inches tall and 1.4 inches wide, and since only the magazines differ between the two, those numbers are a sound guide for holster fitting. Confirm against the gun before ordering custom kydex, as grip module tolerances can vary slightly between production runs.

Why Buyers Choose The Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round

Buyers in California, New York, Massachusetts and other capacity limited states choose the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round because it is the same pistol everyone else is shooting, made legal at the factory rather than altered afterward by a third party.

Night sights and an optic mount both come included. On most competitors either would be a paid upgrade, and together they typically represent three hundred dollars or more plus installation time.

Nine millimeter in a full size steel double stack 1911 is about as soft shooting as a centerfire pistol gets. For a shooter who wants to train seriously without fatigue, that matters more than the extra energy of a larger cartridge.

The double stack frame and carbon fiber Kevlar grips give a fuller, more supportive hold than a traditional single stack 1911, which helps recoil control and makes the gun feel more substantial in the hand.

Upkeep on the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round follows the 1911 field strip most owners already know, with common service parts and magazines available directly from Kimber.

Who Should Buy The Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round

This pistol suits the shooter in a capacity restricted state who wants a modern double stack 1911 without compromise, and anyone who values soft recoil and factory fitted night sights. It fits competitors in divisions where ten rounds is the working limit anyway, and shooters building toward a red dot given the included mount. It is heavy for daily concealed carry at over three pounds, and a newer shooter should be comfortable with a single action trigger, a thumb safety and a grip safety before choosing one.

Full manufacturer specifications for the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior 9mm 10 Round are published by Kimber on the official product page. Browse more shotguns and clays gear in our shotguns category.