Swagger is the protagonist of a series of 12 novels that relate his life during and after the Vietnam War, starting with Point of Impact (1993) up to the most recent Targeted (2022). Swagger is the protagonist of the 2007 film and the 2016 TV series Shooter, each based on Point of Impact. Hunter has said that Swagger is loosely based on Carlos Hathcock, a U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper.
Swagger is a highly skilled sniper who is often called upon to take on dangerous and difficult assignments. He is a complex character who is both a hero and a flawed individual. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and family, but he is also capable of great violence. Swagger is a fascinating character who has captured the imagination of readers and viewers alike.