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As of late - Blind Willie Johnson: The Complete Collection. Awesome traditonal american gospel and folk/blues music from one of the greatest slide players in the genre. One of Willie's 78's (Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground) was included on the space shuttle voyager for music from America in the 20th century. Ry Cooder has said he considers it the most haunting piece of music ever recorded. He used the song as inspiration for the soundtrack to the film "Paris, Texas" in which he covers the original song, as well.

Just to add, I don't think you guys should make a fuss over the topic, it's no big deal. The trooper in question could have been assigned the weapon, or chose it for personal preferance, who knows? One reason a SD is better suited (Especialy in CQB/Urban) would be for the muzzle report. Guns are very loud, and one can quickly be deafened without hearing protection when shooting, especially in CQB and Urban battles.

Or, perhaps, you just weren't smart enough to figure it out by yourself. Seriously, it wasn't that confusing to most people I talk to. Maybe you just weren't paying very close attention.

Just to add, the sound in RVS should not in the least be called realistic. They were designed (Key word there is 'designed') by a sound studio out of Hollywood. Keep in mind there are a ton of recycled sounds used for various weapons in Raven Shield. The M14 and M4A1, for instance, use the same exact sound. Then, almost every suppressed weapon in the game uses the exact loop, more or less. Some have less or more bass, but all the same base sound. When a SD 9mm is sounding the same as a suppressed 7.62, I think something is alittle wrong, lol.

I've been into airsoft for awhile now. My first gun was a TM FN P90, which I traded awhile back for a mp5. Now I have a upgraded TM M4A1 RIS, as well. My first official game is coming up, and it should be a great one. It's a charity event for the familys of fallen soldiers, and in honor of those who didn't make it back from Somalia. Col. Daniel McKnight, and MSG. Howard Mullen will be participating as company commanders. McKnight and another BTDT (Sgt. Kenn Miller) have participated in Operation Lion Claw, and MSG Mullen joined them both for Lion Claw II, last year, IIRC. For anyone interested - http://www.bestofusamkt.com/events/OPI.html The game will be in Dalton, GA. If you contact John Lu directly (The project organizer) - bestofusamkt@aol.com - he may be able to get you a slot. I believe we are a few short on team Delta. Or, if you are just in the area, you can drop by to watch. It's not everyday you get a chance to watch, or meet such great men (McKight, and Mullen; of course).

Just to add something, I think the shotgun in question is the C-more LSS; Lightweight Shotgun System.

If you want some good 'Stripes songs (I own all four albums) - here are a few you may enjoy: Stop Breaking Down - a Robert Johnson classic back from 1936/67 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...6280090-2435900 Black Math http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...6280090-2435900 Hello Operator http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...6280090-2435900 Little Bird http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...6280090-2435900 There's No Home For You Here Girl http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...6280090-2435900

Yeah, sure, it was partly true. However your history is alittle less detailed then it could have been. Pre War Blues (Acoustic) turned Electric in the 40's and 50's, and moved to Chicago. Electric blues was the biggest influence on modern rock, but without acoustic there would be no electric, and thus no rock, so it all goes back to there.

Common usage would be; bolt hold open device, as stated above (Although abit shorter then Vipers version).

Heh, what? I'm not sure what you mean by your question. Perhaps you can rephrase.

I wouldn't say country springs from the Blues, although that depends on the type. The more traditional, not pop, country music, is from blue grass and that scene. Pop country (Shania Twain, etc) could be said to have sprung from a blues/rock/country hybrid, though.

Good to see this topic still has some life left in it, thanks to all who have posted. Heyabusa, I know exactly what you mean. Son House's 'My Black Mama' part 1/2 does it for me; check it out. These two were cut back in 1930 in Grafton WI, with a few other tracks. On playing, I'm just starting to learn, but I don't know much yet. Just a few cords and a general understanding of certain things. Sgt. Croc, for a clear example - Bluegrass: Bill Monroe - Blue Moon Of Kentucky http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...0871822-7732660 Blues: Robert Johnson - Traveling Riverside Blues http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserv...0871822-7732660 Obviously the sounds are worlds apart from the clips, as you can hear. Bluegrass is tradtionaly a 'hillbilliy' (No offence meant) type of music, which was enjoyed largely by white audiences in those days. It relies on banjos, fiddels (Violins), and a picking style of guitar playing, etc. Blues on the other hand, evolved from field hollers and gospel/choir music, through the black community in the deep southern states. Alot of the rythm and lyrical arrangments stem from prison camp labor, as well. Traditionally, only guitars (Usually slide), or harmonica's were used in the playing of the Blues. Basically, whatever was cheapest to procure by the player, was used in performing. Many who couldn't afford guitars would homemake one from a broomstick with a tin cans and string, etc. The first documented case of someone hearing a traditional blues song was in 1903, IIRC. W.C Handy (A classically trained musician) was waiting for a train in Mississippi, and heard a man playing slide guitar and singing about 'Where the southern cross the dog', which is the the junction of the Y&M Railroad. For more on this, check out this well put together article by the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ww2/A1095248

Wow, the ravings of a madman, to say the least. I find it all equally disgusting. Of particular ironic value, I will highlight this passage: This is the most idiotic statement I have ever read. Infact, the VC only continued fighting, because of the American protestors. It gave them hope. If there would have not been any protestors, it is very arguably that the war would have ended two or three years earlier, and us as victors.

Nice suggestions, I'll check them out. However there are still so many artists out there I want to learn of and hear, I think it would take a lifetime to listen to them all. Thanks, on the sig, btw. Nothing special, just made it in a few minutes. That's Son House, Robert Johnson, and Charley Patton in the picture, for those that care.

Thanks for the suggestion, Warhawk. Unfortunately, I'm only 17 and live in North Carolina, so my chances of going to any of those places anytime soon don't look good.

Hey everyone, I was just curious if there were many fans of the Blues, or any traditional American Folk music here on the forums? I myself am a big fan of Pre-war (WWII) Mississippi Delta Blues; however I love all kinds. Electric, rock/blues, etc. Anyway, for those that are interested in the topic, feel free to list any songs or particular artist/styles you enjoy. Just to note, I posted this topic over at the platoon as well, I wanted to see what the reaction would be here too, however.

Eddie James "Son" House Jr. My Black Mama Part One - (Circa 1930) Oh, black mama, what's the matter with you? Said, if it ain't satisfactory, don't care what I do Hey, mama, what's the matter with you? Said, if it ain't satisfactory, baby, don't care what I do You take a brownskin woman'll make a rabbit move to town Say, but a jet-black woman'll make a mule kick his stable down Oh, a brownskin woman will make a rabbit move to town Oh, but a real black woman'll make a mule kick his stable down Say, t'ain't no heaven, say, there ain't no burnin' hell Say, where I'm going when I die, can't nobody tell Oh, there ain't no heaven, now, there ain't no burnin' hell Oh, where I'm going when I die, can't nobody tell Well, my black mama's face shine like the sun Oh, lipstick and powder sure won't help her none My black mama's face shine like the sun Oh, lipstick and powder, well, they sure won't help her none Well, you see my milk cow, tell her to hurry home I ain't had no milk cow since that cow been gone If you see my milk cow, tell her to hurry home Yeah, I ain't had no milk cow since that cow been gone Well, I'm going to the race track to see my pony run He ain't the best in the world, but he's a runnin' son-of-a-gun I'm going to the race track to see my pony run He ain't the best in the world, but he's a runnin' son-of-a-gun Oh, Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul Wouldn't mistreat you, baby, for my weight in gold Oh, Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul Wouldn't mistreat you, baby, for my weight in gold

Blind Willie Johnson - Motherless Children (Circa 1928): Well, well, well, ah A motherless children have a hard time Motherless children have a hard time, mother's dead They'll not have anywhere to go, wanderin' around from door to door Have a hard time Nobody on earth can take a mother's place when, when mother is dead, Lord Nobody on earth takes mother's place when, mother's dead Nobody on earth takes mother's place, when you were startin', paved the way Nobody treats you like mother will when Your wife or husband may be good to you, when mother is dead, Lord They'll be good to you, mother's dead A wife or a husband may be good to you, but, better than nothing has proved untrue Nobody treats you like mother will when, when mother is dead, Lord Lord, Lord, Lord Yeah, well, ah Well, some people say that sister will do, when mother is dead That sister will do when mother's dead Some people say that sister will do, but, as soon as she's married, she turn her back on you Nobody treats you like mother will And father will do the best he can, when mother is dead, Lord Well, the best he can when mother is dead Father will do the best he can, so many things a father can't understand Nobody treats you like mother will A motherless children have a hard time, when mother is dead, Lord Motherless children have a hard time, mother's dead They'll not have anywhere to go, Wanderin' around from door to door Have a hard time ---- These lyrics do not even begin to do this song, or Blind Willie himself, justice. I suggest any of you to look this man up; who is often hailed as the greatest gospel slide guitarist.

Sounds cool man. Perhaps you can ask David, next time you speak, about the RROC carbine? It seems to very interesting, but besides abit of info on Defence review, there isn't much about it out there.

I understand that compleatly, however, the sides still don't match very well, because the photographs (I have them as well) are not identical in their setup and how they were taken. All of the shots from the left are mostly lighter, and, when you take the left reciever and mix it with the right side of the forearm,stock, etc, it makes a big contrast. It's no big deal, but the left reciever just doesn't match, IMO, as well to the other parts (Especially the pistol grip) as good as the right does.

Everything looks great, RS. My only thought as to adjustment on the M16/M4 series would be to edit the texture. If you notice, the photo of the left side of the reciever is off from the color of the rest of the body. The right side is alittle darker and has a blue tone, while the left is light and a grey-ish tone. Also, I would perhaps work on the camo for the M40A3 abit. The camo looks nice, however it lacks detail (Eg. Shadow, wrinkles, etc), thus not looking very real. All of this is JMHO, mind you. Really like that MP5 ya made.

Don't forget, Bragg/Pope is the home of a few Specops groups/Schools. I believe that there is a Special Opps Museum there, although I don't know the location.

It's no problem, Jeffery, I understand. Thanks for your comments.

I'm not very keen on the subject, but I do recall reading Hathcock actually used a modified M2 that was only capable of single shots. This may or may not be true, either way a impressive record. Just wanted to add to the conversation.

I am by no means a expert on the subject, but how exactly are the Australian SASR more akin to US Specops then that of the 22nd from which they were created? I mean, if you are speaking of Delta, I assume certain characteristics would be there, seeing as Delta is also based on the 22nd. However, from my understanding, SFODD has a different setup then that of all the SAS services share, which is their two wings, one for Commando, and one for CRW/CT work. The 22nd has the CRW, and SASR has TAG (East). Just curious on your ideas is all, by no means is this a flame.