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I think that pretty much sums it up for all of us.

Another friend is gone. Sad news. RIP, MMC

I first met Mike at the 1997 Vintage Cup in RI. This involved literally getting in line to pay my respects. He was a genuine celebrity of our shooting sports, and his A. H.Fox book was Safari Press's model for the production qualities of my Parker Guns: The "Old Reliable." The one problem with Mike was trying to follow in his literary footsteps: Wherever I went, he had been there first and could do it better.

To quote a century-old trade press (Shooting and Fishing) eulogy for Charles Parker by Jacob Pentz:

"I saw somewhere recently, where the death of an individual was noticed, a man who occupied a large space in the business interests... 'No man is necessary, but some are missed.'"

Mike will be missed. EDM

I knew him through his writhing, he had a wondrous ability to string a few words together and transform them into literature. Although he died he left a legacy.

May he rest in peace
My condolences to his wife and family.

Like the great old-school writers MM was as concerned about articulation as he was about firearms. For this reason his writings make enjoyable rereading.

He was fearless when it came to taking a position, and that earned my respect.

Sam

I guess it's a measure of Michael McIntosh's writing ability that so many of us who knew him only through his books feel as if we just lost a friend.

I just finished reading through for the second time Mike's "BEST GUNS". He was a talented writer with an obvious love of his subject. Perhaps he and Ansley are together roaming the Elysian Fields. He will be missed!

An absolute genius and master of words. I suspect he could have written about anything and made it fun to read. Writing about stuff of which we are passionate made it all magic. A real loss.

Great writer! I will miss him!

Michael was too young and too valuable to go so soon. Very sad news. He will certainly be missed.