[LarryW]

Thanks, TR. Excellent considerations. I suspected the muzzle energy would be different. The Kel-Tec caught my eye, but only because the FN 5.7X28 came with some sticker shock. I prefer the ballistics and centerfire design of the latter. The WMR offers some comfortable simplicity and potential commonality if I choose also to get into another long gun. What I'm looking for is a backup sidearm while hunting coyotes (the 4-legged variety), and in my neck of the woods (to keep the County-mounties happy) I have to stay with < .22 caliber. Primary shooter would be 16-gauge with single-O loads (legal, but no slugs allowed).

Thanks again, sir.