The Ruger GP100 Match Champion III in .357 Magnum (MPN 1786) is a TALO-exclusive distributor edition pairing a full-lug 4.2-inch barrel with a HiViz LiteWave fiber optic front night sight for fast acquisition in low light. Ruger finishes the barrel in blue and mounts the HiViz front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear sight. The revolver holds 6 rounds and cycles on a double/single-action trigger. Among competition-ready magnum revolvers in the revolvers category, the Match Champion III favors shooters who want a low-light-capable front sight on a full-lug GP100.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .357 Magnum.
- Rifled with a 1-in-18.75-inch twist rate for accuracy downrange.
- Features a 4.2-inch full-lug blued barrel.
- Sighted with a HiViz LiteWave fiber optic front night sight and adjustable rear.
- Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
- Cycles on a double/single-action trigger.
- Weighs approximately 45 ounces.
- Overall length measures 13.5 inches.
- The half-lug barrel wears an 11-degree target crown for competition-level accuracy.
- The cylinder is a triple-locking design, engaged at the front, rear, and bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the front sight special? A HiViz LiteWave fiber optic front night sight for fast acquisition in low light.
Is this a distributor-exclusive edition? Yes, a TALO-exclusive Match Champion III configuration.
Buy the Ruger GP100 Match Champion III
A low-light-capable front sight on a full-lug GP100 is exactly what the Match Champion III delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.

