Dallas Stoudenmire is, perhaps, the most underrated of all the old west gunfighters. Where as Wyatt Earp was often said to be without fear when facing an opponent, Stoudenmire seemed to thrive on running head first towards gunfire. That may be a little bit of hyperbole, but if so, it isn’t by much. He survived several ambush attempts and never once ducked for cover. Though, he did once avoided ambush by passing out drunk in the saloon and remaining there on floor until the would-be-saboteur gave up and his anger simmered away.
While Billy the Kid was known for the Lincoln County War, or Wyatt and Doc for the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Dallas Stoudenmire had a gunfight known as the 4 dead men in 5 seconds gunfight. On top of that he was quite well known for his skills in detective work. Regarded a genius by some, he was certainly a thinker and possibly even a bit eccentric. But like all old west gunmen, he lived a life of danger that eventually caught up with him. And, like most old west gunmen, he enjoyed drinking to an extent which certainly sped along his demise.
Handy With A Gun...! 