I did have one and I did feel that way for a time.
It was a 1962 EG Mak. It had been issued, but the bluing still looked good, though thin in places. The fit and finish was quite a bit better than those from other countries. It only had 1 magazine, but 20 years ago, they could be had for $3 each, so I eventually had about a dozen and they all functioned well.
Like you, perhaps, it was a Grail Gun for a time. When I decided to consolidate on more common calibers, I had to let it go.
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