As a student at Trinidad State Junior College in the late 70 ties I got the chance to see this man in action. WOW. That man was quick. He was also a very nice guy.
I’ve had his book for years. Imagine trying this today - he’d be pilloried for patriarchy but is in fact a perfect gentleman of his time. One of the greats! 👍🏻
Having begun my law enforcement career in south Texas, 1985, and having read the articles of "Skeeter Skelton" in SHOOTING TIMES magazine, I was aware of the legendary Bill Jordan. Late in his career as a writer in the 1990s, Mr. Jordan wrote a brief column in Shooting Times magazine with a entitled "Tales from the Border," or similar title, in which he would detail humorous stories from his career. He also solicited stories from his readers and I submitted one drawn from my brief career in south Texas. Mr. Jordan liked it so much he wrote a letter in his own hand, and in red felt tip pen, thanking me and promising to both see it published but also to come visit me when he was next passing through the Houston area where I resided at the time. His appreciation of my writing served as encouragement for me to become a writer myself. I'm proud to say I impressed the legendary Bill Jordan....with a funny story!
Nice. A icon from my youth. Had a autographed copy of his book but it was lost in a fire (along with quite a few firearms). No one got hurt so you gotta count your blessings.
I had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Jorhan for a few days in 1967. I remember as if it were yesterday:. He said: "The other guy didn't come to fight. He doesn't expect you to fight. That's your advantage." My very first lesson in mindset.
I wish I could've met the man. He told you the truth. As a defender, the main advantage is found in a decisive mindset. The proper elimination of hesitation, is achieved only through a clarity of purpose and righteous action, previously envisioned and executed in the mind.
As a young police officer, I was very impressed with Mr. Jordan's shooting ability. I spent the money to find his book "No Second Place Winner" and read it many times. It gives great insight into gunfighting and the culture of the Border Patrol. I am certain he is rolling in his grave at the current misdirection of the border patrol agents as directed by the current administration. Bill was a "man's man". God rest his soul.
Wow, that is some real Master Class knowledge/skill there...as a U.S. Recon Marine combat vet. who grew up hunting, scouting and tracking in rural South Florida and qualified Expert with the 1911, making the Camp Lejeune Match Pistol Team in '1975, i really appreciate his wisdom and down to earth delivery style.
Glad you're showing all the guys I used to read in the gun mags growing up 👍 I got that book. Can you imagine what he'd think of our boarder that he used to protect??
Bill Jordan’s most famous shot was in his office. With a then new S&W 357 magnum revolver he had an accidental discharge that went through his filing cabinet, through an office wall and past the head of another Border Patrol officer. I knew the officer that he shared his office with.
I've heard this story from his days at Chula Vista BP office. In some of the many versions I read, the officer was struck in the head and killed. Glad to hear, and hopeful your version is correct, as it doesn't result in someone being unalived by Bill.
Unfortunately that won't happen. Men of goodwill & Conscience, unfortunately ! don't exist in the Texas political system anymore. MAGA heads would 🤯 because this man could solve the problem by being fair but yet stern and caring. he could also point out the damage. that occurred by liberals did not acting on anything substantively ! Just saying !!
True. But oddly wholesome. Totally unacceptable in today's media. The modern standard is "safe" but brutal and horrificly graphic depictions of violence and gore that would have been beyond an x rating back then.
Absolute LEGEND right up there with Jeff Cooper, No Second Place Winner.
I always wanted to be in the same room with Jordan, Elmer Keith, Skeeter Skeleton, and Jeff Cooper. That would be awesome!
Yes indeed!
I met Mr. Jordan at a Dallas gun show back in the Eighties. To me, it was kind of like addressing royalty.
i'd take josea sarber over anyone....
We live in Salmon, ID and Elmer's home in town is listed for sale!
As a student at Trinidad State Junior College in the late 70 ties I got the chance to see this man in action. WOW. That man was quick. He was also a very nice guy.
I’ve had his book for years. Imagine trying this today - he’d be pilloried for patriarchy but is in fact a perfect gentleman of his time. One of the greats! 👍🏻
How right you are. I just got his book, can't wait to read it.
Having begun my law enforcement career in south Texas, 1985, and having read the articles of "Skeeter Skelton" in SHOOTING TIMES magazine, I was aware of the legendary Bill Jordan. Late in his career as a writer in the 1990s, Mr. Jordan wrote a brief column in Shooting Times magazine with a entitled "Tales from the Border," or similar title, in which he would detail humorous stories from his career. He also solicited stories from his readers and I submitted one drawn from my brief career in south Texas. Mr. Jordan liked it so much he wrote a letter in his own hand, and in red felt tip pen, thanking me and promising to both see it published but also to come visit me when he was next passing through the Houston area where I resided at the time. His appreciation of my writing served as encouragement for me to become a writer myself. I'm proud to say I impressed the legendary Bill Jordan....with a funny story!
Very cool
Nice. A icon from my youth. Had a autographed copy of his book but it was lost in a fire (along with quite a few firearms). No one got hurt so you gotta count your blessings.
That's a shame. But like you said, at least nobody was hurt.
He was one my absolute heroes growing up. Him and Ed McGivern, Skeeter Skelton Jeff Cooper, etc.
The greats!
@@WeaponsAffairBob Mundon was the best 🔫🙂
@@dalehenry4694 I love Bob
Topperwein
@@oso9809 Yes indeed! Topperwein was amazing. Just posted a video of him and his wife "Plinky". Exhibition for Winchester in the 40's.
I had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Jorhan for a few days in 1967. I remember as if it were yesterday:. He said: "The other guy didn't come to fight. He doesn't expect you to fight. That's your advantage." My very first lesson in mindset.
I wish I could've met the man. He told you the truth. As a defender, the main advantage is found in a decisive mindset. The proper elimination of hesitation, is achieved only through a clarity of purpose and righteous action, previously envisioned and executed in the mind.
The reason Earp was fast with a gun when he walked into a Saloon it was gun in hand he meant business and didn't wait to be challenged.
As a young police officer, I was very impressed with Mr. Jordan's shooting ability. I spent the money to find his book "No Second Place Winner" and read it many times. It gives great insight into gunfighting and the culture of the Border Patrol. I am certain he is rolling in his grave at the current misdirection of the border patrol agents as directed by the current administration. Bill was a "man's man". God rest his soul.
Wow, that is some real Master Class knowledge/skill there...as a U.S. Recon Marine combat vet. who grew up hunting, scouting and tracking in rural South Florida and qualified Expert with the 1911, making the Camp Lejeune Match Pistol Team in '1975, i really appreciate his wisdom and down to earth delivery style.
Glad you're showing all the guys I used to read in the gun mags growing up 👍 I got that book. Can you imagine what he'd think of our boarder that he used to protect??
Thanks for watching! I just got Jordan's book the other day. Can't wait to read.
Damn... his hands are so big, he makes that big S&W N-Frame look like a diminutive J-Frame! Love his humor in this video, what showmanship.
Bill Jordan was over 6" 5" yet very agile with quick hands. And an all-around great American.
Excellent. Thank You
I appreciate that. Thank you for watching!
I really loved and appreciated this video. I got a good laugh when he said, " The Shotgun, world's greatest Tranquilizer" 😅.
He was right,there are no second place winners!
Very true
Bill Jordan’s most famous shot was in his office. With a then new S&W 357 magnum revolver he had an accidental discharge that went through his filing cabinet, through an office wall and past the head of another Border Patrol officer. I knew the officer that he shared his office with.
I've heard this story from his days at Chula Vista BP office. In some of the many versions I read, the officer was struck in the head and killed. Glad to hear, and hopeful your version is correct, as it doesn't result in someone being unalived by Bill.
Thanks for posting this. I was a fan of his Tales From The Rio Grande articles in Shooting Times magazine years ago.
Thanks for watching. He had some great stories, wish I could find more than a couple.
A true American icon and real patriot. Pretty good marksman, too! Put guys like him in charge of the southern border!
Unfortunately that won't happen. Men of goodwill & Conscience, unfortunately ! don't exist in the Texas political system anymore. MAGA heads would 🤯 because this man could solve the problem by being fair but yet stern and caring. he could also point out the damage. that occurred by liberals did not acting on anything substantively ! Just saying !!
I've heard that in the early days, he did this .38 wadcutter ammo, at outdoor ranges, of course
Very entertaining
we need men like this now.
Bonnie was cute ☺️
o hell Bonny be like why am i having to hold this balloon.😲😆
The audio on this clip is so low I can't understand it.
my apologies. It's from an old VHS. I have to use headphones.
@scotty3114
Maybe due to his part cajun accent.
When recorded?
Around 1976, so Bill was around 65 years old. Pretty quick for a senior citizen!
That's about right. He was 64 when this was filmed.
No! No! Not Bill Jordan! Santa Maria!!!
Shooting those squib loads near the hand of the blonde lady is bizarre by modern gun safety standards.
True. But oddly wholesome. Totally unacceptable in today's media. The modern standard is "safe" but brutal and horrificly graphic depictions of violence and gore that would have been beyond an x rating back then.
@@WeaponsAffair Well said. I should edit that to read "safety" standards. Like you say, all other standards are in the toilet.
I just saw you had 4k subs nice work man🫡
Thanks brother