No, IDPA rules don't allow anything except "post and notch" types of sights. Fiber optic type devices that gather light and brighten things up are OK though. I decided on the Truglo Brite-Site Tritium/fiberoptic sight. It has a set of light pipes that gather light and produce fairly bright dots. One in front, and two in back. In low light, a set of tritum vials provide the light.

IMHO, laser sights are a gimmick with little actual value in the real world. Maybe good for a pistol with poor sights, but I doubt their value even there. In a self defense situation your task is not to intimidate the opponent, but to stop the threat. It may be different where the SWAT team is trying to make an arrest.

While my slide is off having the new sights installed, the fellow is going to Duracoat http://www.lauerweaponry.com/duracoa...p;Category=220 the slide in matte black. No charge. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Guess he's trying to build his business.