Without seeing it I agree that sounds pretty cheesy, and would definately be something to look out for. The NRA review site here mentions that it has "Fiber-optic sights and a Weaver-style scope base" so hopefully they have upgraded.
I did find a picture sans scope here. While butt-ugly, it is kind of cool looking.
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