Machines and Men — Byron Gordon

The last time he worked with Torinaga Fukoshima, Gunny collected a bullet in the hip instead of his bounty and the two partners parted ways. Now Torinaga is back, wanting Gunny to help him search for a ship lost in the void. The money is good, and he promises there will be no gun play. Of course, that's what he said the last time Gunny was shot...