I had an IZH-94, one of the ten worst firearms that I've yet to own, but despite being bad, it was much better than the absolute worst firearm that I've yet to own, a Noble pump action .22 that I had back in the early 1980's.
I had a SxS that has held up very well, and shoots good. I also had one of those pump 22's. I concur with your assessment.
