In my opinion most new sights are waaaay overgadgetized and overpriced. All you need, like you said, is a sturdy, tough mount with strong, light gathering pins, anda guard. I paid less than $35 for mine and it works great. I don't go forthe fancy vibration dampening, vertical drive, micro adjustable, latest super-alloy, latest camo, 30 feet offiber optic jobs that cost $120.