Kimber 1911 DS Warrior: Release Date, Price & Specs
The Kimber 1911 DS Warrior release date, MSRP price, specs and shipping status. A new pistol from Kimber for 2026.
When can I buy it?
Not yet. Announced Jan 19, 2026; no confirmed ship date. Announced per guns.com, checked Oct 16, 2026.
- Is It Shipping?
- Announced Announced per guns.com, checked Oct 16, 2026
- MSRP
- $1,099
- Announced
- Jan 19, 2026
- Category
- Pistol
MSRP is the manufacturer's price from the cited source; street prices vary.
Image: Kimber (https://www.kimberamerica.com/1911ds-warrior)
Kimber's 1911 DS Warrior is a new double-stack, optics-ready 1911 made in Troy, Alabama, keeping the internal extractor and bushing barrel.
Why it matters
It gives you an American-made high-capacity 1911 starting at $1,099, below most double-stack 1911s.
Key specs
| Calibers | 9mm, .38 Super, .45 ACP, 10mm |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 5 in (6 in 10mm option) |
| Capacity | 17+1/20+1 (9mm, .38 Super), 11+1/13+1 (.45), 15+1/18+1 (10mm) |
| Optics | RMR-pattern |
| Extractor | internal |
| MSRP | $1,099-$1,350 |
Status history
- Jan 19, 2026: Announced · source
Who it's for: Shooters looking for a new pistol for duty, home defense and the range.
Compare with
Similar new releases at a similar price, from our database:
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimber 1911 DS Warrior (this page) | Announced | $1,099 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Heckler & Koch VP9CC | Announced | $1,049 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Canik METE MC9 Prime Radian | Shipping | $899.99 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp | Shipping | $899 | Oct 2026 |
FAQ
- When was the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior released?
- Kimber announced it Jan 19, 2026. Its status is Announced as of our check on Oct 16, 2026.
- How much does the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior cost?
- The manufacturer MSRP is $1,099, per our cited source. Street prices may be lower.
- When does the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior ship?
- It has been announced but we have not confirmed a ship date yet.
- Where can I buy the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior?
- We last saw it at GrabAGun. Check the maker page for authorized dealers.
Status and prices come from cited sources. How we verify.
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