.45 Auto Pistol (Colt M1911)
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #114 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds a . 45 Auto pistol (a.k.a. Colt M1911) from Fallout New Vegas, with new models, textures, modifications and animations
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The gun will show in game from level 5, has 30 base damage (but has very slow firerate), and also there is Joshua's A Light Shining In Darkness :) To find it you need to "Find the Lantern", or you can just click on the link that shows it's location
The . 45 Auto pistol is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed handgun that utilizes . 45 ACP ammo
Available modifications:
- 10 receivers (Some of them will change the gun's look)
- 3 muzzle attachements
- 4 magazines
Known bugs:
May be incompadible with mods that change faction interiors. If you have these, put my mod higher in load order
Thanks, credits:
DeadPool2099 (Painter2099) i.e me - for the creation of models, textures and .esp plug-in
hitman47101 - creating an incredible reanimation set
blackxteel (Ha_ru) - for creating an amazing set of animations
a_blind_man - for a script that I have used for LL
Permissions:
Feel free to create your own patches or retextures, just don't forget to credit me. If you want to share my mod on another resource - PM me first.
This mod brings the .45 Auto Pistol from Fallout New Vegas' Honest Hearts DLC into Fallout 4, complete with the unique variant A Light Shining In Darkness. It's a straightforward weapon addition for fans of the classic sidearm, with a strong community following (8,460 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 8,460 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Brings a beloved Fallout New Vegas weapon into Fallout 4 for nostalgia.
- Includes the unique variant A Light Shining In Darkness for extra flair.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may have compatibility issues with current game patches.
- Only adds one weapon and its unique variant; no other content included.
For Fallout 4 players who loved the .45 Auto Pistol in New Vegas and want it in the Commonwealth. Also for collectors of iconic firearms who appreciate the unique variant. Skip if you're looking for a full weapon pack or gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's posts section for any reported issues with current game versions.
- If you're on PC, ensure you have the game's script extender (F4SE) if required by other mods, though this mod may not need it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Painter2099
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 519,435
- Endorsements
- 8,460
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/8/2017
- Updated
- 1/17/2017
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