I didn't have the spare time to read all the posts through so I hope no one else has suggested this before, but:
I just found out about this mod and the site looks great and the screenshots etc. There is only one but why I hesitate to download this mod: the game modes aren't interesting.
The western idea, the weapons, the realistic damage etc. are great, but u need more game modes. I personally like the team survival mode and this mod is missing it. I bet there would be more new players if they could run as sheriffs and villains, killing each other to the very last man standing.
So, if u ever find your coder maybe u could think about it?