Good job! I'm planning on using a handgun this year for coyotes. I've shot a lot of rabbits and such over the years, and have even taken a coyote or two in the past with a GP-100 I used to own, but I think this year I'm mostly going to leave the rifle at home when I'm calling coyotes in.
I'll mostly use a little Single Six I have in .32 H&R mag, I'm thinking. Might try the .45 Colt, but it'll cause more sewing on the fur.
Honestly, I've shot enough coyotes over the years that it doesn't matter any more how many I shoot. I enjoy the hunt, and want more challenge, so I'm going to use the handgun.
Daryl