While looking at the various red-dots out there, I stumbled upon the ADCO Solo. Seemed inexpensive, has a switchable reticule and was made of aluminum. Cheapest I could find was $142 shipped. Adco says it's tough enough for shotguns.

Meuller also has one that looks/works the same for about $108 shipped but only comes in forest camo. Wouldn't look right on my black rifle. So I kept looking.

Searching more into this sight, I stubled some more and came upon the Stellarvue F2. Made of aluminum as well, it looked/worked just like the Adco but for almost half the price, $72 shipped. Warranty seems to be the same as ADCO's. I said what the hell and ordered it (without the riser).  

I'll let anyone who's interested know how it works out.

looks like it is being sold for use on telescopes

Yup but if it's the same optic just rebadged, I should be OK. That's the chance I'm taking.

Hey, If it breaks within the year warranty, I'll have it fixed and perhaps sell it.