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Jason Waltz
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Ol' Bonney Boy provides the next chapter. I've read much of Billy the Kid; this was unique in that it had conversations with/by people who knew him, even rode with him. As such, it was rather cool and the least hyperbolic chapter yet. As is pointed out by the author however, Billy actually had a low body count and possibly only one that was not an ambushed or rigged killing, so he really doesn't fit as a gunfighter.
— Jun 07, 2022 11:49AM
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Jason Waltz
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Lee Christmas has to be an inspiration for Fargo of Ben Haas fame. Not to mention the Expendable Statham character...at least in name. Super South American Soldier of Fortune actually known by the author. He's probably worthy of reading more of on his own, though not entirely certain he actually fit into this particular book. He'd definitely fit into a Ben Thompson Badass collection.
— Jan 25, 2026 01:39PM
Jason Waltz
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The chapter on Tom Horn was fascinating. A thoroughly broken-down examination of the man, the era and events, and then the 'big case.' a very strong argument is made for Horn's innocence. Considering all that has preceded this character, I'm tending to agree with the author.
— Jan 25, 2026 12:58PM
Jason Waltz
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Butch Cassidy! According to this account, had no notches on his gun, and Cunningham knew it because he was holding Cassidy's gun as he described it. This wasn't even 100 years back--the book was published in 1934. Very cool to be reading these recollections and retellings.
— Oct 17, 2025 08:33PM
Jason Waltz
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It was rather cool to read the author talk about knowing the next gunman, Bill McDonald, famous Texas Ranger Captain. The author even interviewed with him to become a Ranger and was declined. McDonald was one tough fella and famous more for not killing than killing the bad guys he consistently and regularly outdrew, outsmarted, and just plain out-manned. He sounds like one fearless hombre.
— Oct 17, 2025 07:37PM
Jason Waltz
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John Slaughter was a name I'd heard but knew not much of. Seems one tough hombre. Happens to have been Sheriff of Cochise County,AZ...a county I actually know because my grandparents lived there. So was cool reading this. An efficient and effective lawman - like we need today.
— May 11, 2025 08:19PM
Jason Waltz
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Never really knew the real story of Sam Bass. Now I do. Ain't so impressive. Seems only good reason he is included is due to the (unverified) claim he invented shoulder rigged holsters.
— May 28, 2024 06:01PM
Jason Waltz
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Been a bit since I've been here so it takes a moment to adjust to the extravagant writing words and style. However, once again quite entertaining and informative stories of famous old gunfighters. And rather a lot to absorb in the debunking of Wild Bill Hickok's fame.
— Nov 22, 2023 05:22PM
Jason Waltz
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Very cool to be reading about some of these characters in first person or as close to first person as possible accounts. Ah, to have been able to witness these characters and incidents would have been something.
— Feb 03, 2023 02:49PM
Jason Waltz
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Jim Gillett seems a tough fellow. He enjoyed a strong reputation as Ranger and Marshall, though again, his chapter really did not share anything about his actual gunfighting skills.
— Jan 02, 2023 03:01PM
Jason Waltz
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Don't think Dallas Stoudenmire's chapter gave him a very fair shake at all, being spent entirely on the feud between he and the Mannings which ultimately led to his death. Not much was spent on the quality of the man or what actually qualified him for placement in this book.
— Jan 02, 2023 02:38PM
