I recall being in awe of the Steyr imported Maadis because up to that time (1982-1984), I do not believe there were any AK weapons in the US at all? There were tons of other things that had been coming in through the late 60s and 70s, but the Maadi was a late arrival.
I grew up in West Palm Beach. The hardware stores and Tuppens Outdoors used to have some amazing black rifles during the late 70's. My Dad would go in for boat stuff, and I would wander over to the counter and just be Gobsmacked at the selection of evil black rifles, along with everything else. I was in high school (graduated 78), with no concept of purchasing such a thing. I saw my first Maadi while a poor college student. No way I had money for that sort of thing then!
Later, I purchased a MSAR or SARM, which ever it was referred to as? It was a INTRAC import. ONE of the best rifles I have in my collection. I have upgraded it a bit, but it still looks all Egyptian AK, form the better days. IN fact, the quality is right there with the Steyr imports. I added two Uncle Mikes QD swivel studs. One in the top rear of the buttstock for carrying at the ready with the original Egyptian dark green sling, and the other on the forward lower portion of the front hand guard. I use that one to attach a Harris bipod when the mood strikes me.
It becomes my little RPK with a Chinese 75 round drum and the forward bipod in place.