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Hi Roy, the Match Champion III is a TALO exclusive and has the Hogue Monogrip and HiViz LiteWave fiber optic front sight. Stay safe & have a great day!

Hi Roy and welcome. The Ruger GP100 Match Champion and Match Champion 3 are essentially the same model with minor differences. The Match Champion typically features a 4.2" barrel, Hogue stippled hardwood grips, fiber optic front sight, and an 11° target crown for improved accuracy. The Match Champion 3, as identified, is a reference to the same model, indicating a specific production exclusive run By TALO Distributor. Cheers and stay safe! -- https://www.lipseys.com/itemfinder?items=talo

Here's a more detailed breakdown: Ruger GP100 Match Champion (Standard Model): Barrel: Half-lug, slab-sided, with an 11-degree target crown for improved accuracy. Action: Polished internals for a smoother double-action trigger pull (around 9 lbs) and a crisp single-action pull (around 4 lbs), according to Sniper Country. Sights: HiViz LiteWave fiber optic front sight and a fixed Novak low-mount carry rear sight. Grips: Custom Hogue wood grips with stippling. Other features: Chamfered ejector and chamber mouths for easier loading, and a centering boss on the trigger and shims on the hammer to improve trigger pull consistency. "Match Champion 3" (Potential Custom or Modified Model): No standard designation: "Match Champion 3" is not a recognized model name from Ruger. Possible features: It might incorporate further refinements to the trigger, sights, or other components based on user preferences or specific competition needs. Custom builds: Some users may modify the standard Match C