If memory serves, the PAP is a yugo, also. But if I had the choice, I'd go the way you are. How well a shooter an ak is is more important to me than an oddity.
On the other hand, I really like the EAA pistols. I have an older baby eagle (.40) that was manufactured by tangfoglio then assembled by IMI. And the witness, imho is still one of the best bangs for the busk ever.