I agree. A SA wouldn’t be my choice either.
I’ve got a Rem pump. I can load it with short, long, or long rifle.
Doesn’t make a difference, shoots and ejects all of them.
As does my 2 Marlin 39A. I must have 20,000 rounds through the thin since I got it as a kid. Eats, shoots and ejects all manner of .22. A bit on the heavy side but waaay accurate. For lighter weight the second 39 A is a “Mountie” a shorter saddle version. Just as reliable and accurate.