Kimber Desert Warrior
The new Kimber DesertWarrior .45 ACP is a civilian version of the pistol Kimber created to outfit the elite Marine Detachment assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command. It seamlessly transitions into one of the finest, most powerful personal defense or law enforcement pistols ever offered to the public.
Built for combat and featured accordingly
Based on the specialized pistols built for a detachment of United States Marines assigned to Central Command, the Desert Warrior .45 ACP serves equally well for duty and defense. It is tough, absolutely dependable and very accurate. Both slide and frame are machined from solid steel and wear Desert Tan KimPro II, a non-reflective finish that is self-lubricating and extremely resistant to wear, salt and the elements. The Desert Warrior also has an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, plus a short (military length) guide rod for fast takedown. Kimber G-10 grip panels ensure a positive grip regardless of conditions, and a lanyard ring offers additional retention options. Standard Kimber features like match grade barrel, chamber, trigger and barrel bushing ensure unequaled accuracy. Warrior pistols include a 7-round magazine with extended bumper for fast, positive loading, as well as an extended ambidextrous thumb safety that allows fast operation with either hand. The best pistol to carry is a 1911, and the best 1911 is a Kimber.
The aggressive G10 Tactical Grips are a Kimber first, as is the new forward-slanting wedge shape of the rear sight. Also, the Warrior does not incorporate the Kimber Series II system.
Kimber Desert Warrior Features
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| Kimber Tactical Rail for mounting accessories |
Desert KimPro II finish on frame and slide is self-lubricating and resistant to the elements |
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| 5-inch match grade barrel and bushing for unequaled accuracy |
Tactical Wedge Tritium 3-dot night sights |
 Ambidextrous thumb safety and G-10 grips with a heavy texture to enhance speed and control |
Kimber Desert Warrior Additional Features
- Match grade chamber and trigger
- Extended magazine release button for faster operation
- Bumped and grooved beavertail grip safety encourages proper grip position
- Polished breech face for flawless feeding and extraction
- Lowered ejection port to ensure unobstructed ejection and reliability
- Extended ambidextrous thumb safety to encourage high-hand grip placement
Kimber Desert Warrior Specifications
| Caliber: .45 ACP |
Height: 5.25" |
| Weight: 39 oz |
Length: 8.7" |
| Magazine Capacity: 7 Rounds |
Recoil spring weight: 16 lbs |
| FRAME |
| Material: Steel |
Finish Color: Dark Earth |
| Width: 1.28" |
Thumb Safety: Extended Ambidextrous |
| SLIDE |
| Material: Steel |
Finish Color: Dark Earth |
| BARREL |
| Material: Steel |
Length: 5" |
| Twist Rate: 16 |
Type: Match grade |
| Bushing: Stainless steel, match grade |
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| SIGHTS |
| Type: Tactical Wedge Tritium night sights, fixed |
Radius: 6.8" |
| GRIPS |
| Kimber G-10 tactical grips |
| TRIGGER |
| Type: Aluminum match grade trigger |
Factory Setting: 4-5 lbs |