Don't have the LW champion but just bought a 'compact', (lw officers size frame, champion length slide). After shooting it I found it hit approx 9" high at 25 yd, called SA and they said send in the slide and they'll make it hit where I want. After 200rds of HB it's not malf'ed even once. It's well fitted with an excellent trigger pull (probably 4lb or less)very smooth. Recoil is fairly mild with full power stuff. Will let you know how SA handles the repair work...FWIW they seem to be making extremely nice pistols these days.