Toughest hombre west of the Pecos?

John Wayne & tubes. Wayne walked with a swagger, and always looked like he was in charge, and would kick your ass if you gave him any crap. Eastwood was more of a silent loner type, that would have to take some crap, or a beating, but would always come out on top!

Some newer Westerns that I enjoy:
1) Silverado
2) The Quick & The Dead
3) Quigley Down Under
4) Tombstone
5) Bite The Bullet

Some other great actors have been mentioned but let's not forget that gentle giant, Dan Blocker [Hoss on Bonanza]. Just don't get him mad, or he turned into the old West's version of the Incredible Hulk!

An interesting footnote: all of Dan Blocker's children studied Karate under Chuck Norris!

These responses are great, and more varied than I anticipated. As long as were at it, how about sharing our favorite western/tough guy movies.

How about the Duke as Ethan Edwards in "The Searchers". Remember his line to Jeff Hunter "I could whup you to a frazzle". If you put Eastwood on Hunters horse that line still works.

Fatparrot-
Very interesting, and good safety tip everyone: Don't mess with Blocker's kids.

John Wayne never got a face lift, end of story.

Oops, second question, give me solid state, kids and tubes should not be allowed in the same neighborhod.

Phaelon, yeah, Dirk Blocker [Black Sheep Squadron with Robert Conrad] looked so much like his late father, Dan! But I think that Dan was still bigger than his kid.