One Handed Weapon Holster Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 89 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The mod replaces the vanilla holster animations for one handed guns. -Port of my NV mod- Instructions: Download with NMM or FOMM and add it. Or, extract the file into the Fallout 3 directory. Compatibility: Should work with any other mod. Notify me if you find one it does not work with.
One Handed Weapon Holster Replacer is a small animation mod for Fallout: New Vegas that aligns one-handed guns along your character's leg. It's a port of the author's New Vegas mod, offering a simple visual tweak for players who want more realistic holstering. With 349 endorsements and 6,913 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated cosmetic change.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 349 endorsements and nearly 7,000 downloads.
- Simple visual improvement that makes holstered weapons look more natural.
- Lightweight animation mod that doesn't overhaul the whole system.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches.
- Only affects one-handed guns; two-handed weapons remain unchanged.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a subtle realism boost when holstering pistols. If you're into immersion tweaks and don't mind an older mod, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for major animation overhauls or play with mods that alter weapon positioning.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder and enable the .esp in your mod manager.
- If you use other animation mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported compatibility patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- SpiritOf2077
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 6,913
- Endorsements
- 349
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 5/5/2013
- Updated
- 5/5/2013
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