Of those whom you've listed, I know, knew, or have met � among many others � Jon Sundra, J B Wood, John Lachuk, Hal Swiggett, Finn Aagaard, John Wootters, Bob Hagel, Craig Boddington, Clair Rees, and my long-time friend and neighbor Elmer Keith. I do not know Lea Lawence or Jack Lott and never met O'Connor in person (only by letter and 'phone). I admire to the nth degree most of those whom I've known. (Never mind who're the exceptions in the above list!)
The full list of my favorites (not to mention mere acquaintances and those whom I'd avoid today) would be much longer than the above list � Bill Jordan, Ken Waters, John Amber, and Bob Brister, for starters. It may be worth my while to make a full list for my own amusement.
My private list of "wet dogs at the ladies' lawn party" would be very satisfyingly short. Most good gun writers are good guys.
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