Much appreciated - however my sights are still on the way. I'll touch back with you as soon as they get here! I'm going to try to sneak away for the M&G though...haven't been to one in years!
Get with this guy since you are so close to Alabama. http://www.xd-hs2000.com/xd-hs2000/Welcome.html Installing XD sights is a PAIN if you don't have the correct tool. Actually its beyond a pain, its damn near impossible!
His name on here is Magna750. Website is http://www.ftdaniel.com/ And his facebook is : http://www.facebook.com/FortDanielInc?fref=ts
Price depends on what you have done! If I remember correctly it's around $125 +/- . Nice shop, well organized, and is really easy to find. He's in...
Nate did my XD 45 Slide and controls in burnt bronze and added Truglo TFO sights....came out perfect!! Could not have asked for a better job! His team is top notch over there...If you want to add some bling to your lead slinger, he's your man!!
Sad thing is...thats all a lot of people can find right now. I had to buy a few boxes just so my boy could shoot his Christmas present this coming Saturday...bringing my brass rod with me just in case.
I think $75 is fair for a competent gunsmith...Don't trust a bargain basement smith..you get what you pay for. Or you could get this kit: http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80001163-1312996418
And $190 for a factory blue? I'd send it to them.