Article on the Border Shift, etc??

Pistolero · March 23, 2006, 11:01:47 PM

Hello,
A while back I read a very interesting article by Phil Spangenburger about the famous Border Shifts such as what Josey Wales did when the Mountain men told him to hand over his guns, butt first. Wasn't it neat how he switched his guns, in a twinkle of the eye, from butt first to in his hands firing?!? The article covered several types of bordershifts, etc., with some drawings, pics, and/or diagrams of the different tricks. But now I can't find my magazine and I can't even remember what mag it was in. I was wondering if any of you might know of a link to where I can go read it again? I would like to print it out. Any info would be appreciated.
Take care,
Pistolero
Millbrook, Al.

Scattered Thumbs · March 24, 2006, 07:18:34 AM

I think it was in guns & ammo. I got to dig it up and then I'll let you know.

By the way the move you described is called "road agent spin" not "border shift".

Frenchie · March 24, 2006, 09:40:28 AM

I think Thumbs is right, IIRC a border shift is pulling two pistols, emptying the strong-side one, then tossing them both into the opposite hand and continuing to fire. Something that would guarantee me a dropped gun, BTW

Scattered Thumbs · March 24, 2006, 09:47:12 AM

You got it right Frenchie, that is the "border shift".

Pistolero · March 24, 2006, 10:32:11 AM

Thanks y'all. Those moves are neat and useful.
"P"

Malachi Thorne · March 24, 2006, 10:56:10 AM

Greetings, Pistolero;

I remember that article. As I recall, it was printed in an issue of "True West" magazine about a year ago. When I get home this evening, I will look through my back issues, and give you the exact citation.

Even though they don't generally archive their articles online, you might want to have a peak at True West's website: http://www.truewestmagazine.com -- lots of interesting info -- and you can order back issues of most of their recent magazines.

I have the honor to remain,

Your Obedient Servant,

Bvt. Captain Malachi Thorne

Books OToole · March 24, 2006, 11:07:14 AM

The "Road Agent" spin is also called the "Curly Bill" spin or shift. I believe that "Tombstone" got it correct when Curly Bill used that manuever to kiil Fred White.

Books

Scattered Thumbs · March 24, 2006, 11:22:04 AM

Quote from: Books OToole on March 24, 2006, 11:07:14 AM
Curly Bill used that manuever to kiil Fred White.

Books

Fred White himself said it was an accident before dying.

Scattered Thumbs · March 24, 2006, 03:54:11 PM

Ok. Found the article. It's called "The secrets of fancy sixgunning" and it's in the May 1994 issue of GUNS & AMMO.
I don't know where you can find it online. But, if you wish, send me a private message with your email and I'll send you a scan from my issue.
I can only send it next Monday though.

Pistolero · March 25, 2006, 12:25:36 AM

Thanks y'all. And Scattered Thumbs, thanks for posting the images of the pages of that article. I successfully copied them to m pictures file.
Thanks again,
"P"

Scattered Thumbs · March 25, 2006, 09:39:24 AM

Quote from: Pistolero on March 25, 2006, 12:25:36 AM
Thanks y'all. And Scattered Thumbs, thanks for posting the images of the pages of that article. I successfully copied them to m pictures file.
Thanks again,
"P"

OK. come next Monday I'll post the remaing 3 pages of the article.
I wasn't sure if the images posted here had enough resoluction for practical use.

Pistolero · March 25, 2006, 10:07:45 AM

Thanks Scattered Thumbs. I will be looking forward to it.
"P"

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Pistolero · March 27, 2006, 11:26:10 AM

Hey Thumbnails,
Thanks a million for postiing the pics/articles. I downloaded them. Now lets hope they print out clearly so I can read them. I have been strapping on my "Hawgleg" and practicing some of these moves. I feel like a little boy who's just discovered a new way to play with his toy!
Thanks,
Pistolero
Millbrook, Al.