I've been hearing good things about the Howa/Weatherby Vanguard .223s or .308s and have been considering picking one up, probably with a mag conversion. Might be a good candidate for the coyote gun...

I'd go to the range and rent a Glock if you're interested in one. Personally I think they're great guns but I just can't get along with them, something about the angle and shape of the grip really...

That AK is awesome. Makes me think of S.T.A.L.K.E.R..