American 180 - .22 Submachine Gun
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #254 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- Support for Scrivener's Scope Overlay Framework with a custom scope overlay for the long range scopes.
- Quite a sizable amount of customisation options.
- The magazine rotates slightly with every shot and then spins out when empty, much like it does in real life.
- Complete Leveled List integration, the weapon will spawn on both Gunners and Raiders and in stores.
Fallout 4 Version 1. 10. 162 or Higher
Due to recent changes in the latest updates to Fallout 4 and the Creation Kit that were done to expand the number of forms plugins can have means this mod and a majority of mods to release from now will not work in any version prior to 1. 10. 162, if you find your game crashing or the mod just 'not appearing' after installation then it is likely you are not running this version of the game and you will have to update.
While not a hard requirement I do recommend using No Random Gun Shell Ejection Direction by Svaalbard to make the casings eject downward more consistently.
- How can I get the weapon?
There are many ways of getting the weapon:
- Crafting at a Chem Lab
- Options to craft the new ammo types from raw materials.
- It is in the levelled lists, you should be able to find it in weapon vendors and on gunners/raiders/triggermen and in loot containers.
- Console commands or In-Game ESP Explorer.
- XYZ Isn't realistic!
I don't care if something has been made in real life or not, the player isn't ordering premade parts from a shop they are creating and assembling them using the tools available to them which with a bit of suspension of disbelief allows for a lot of creative and interesting customisation options that someone living in a post apocalyptic world might make. Besides if you don't like something the simple solution would be to simply ignore it and opt for one of the many realistic options I've included.
- Patch for Horizon or other overhaul mods?
I won't be doing any patches for other mods, anyone is welcome to make and release their own as long as it's esp only.
- Xbox Version?
Anyone is welcome to port to xbox, just give credit.
- What armor/clothing/presets are in the screenshots?
Almost none of the screenshots are mine (because I suck at screenshots)
Adds the American 180, a .22 submachine gun inspired by Fallout: New Vegas's Silenced .22 SMG, to Fallout 4 with a modern twist. A well-received weapon mod with over 2,200 endorsements and 238k downloads, last updated in 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,237 endorsements and 238k downloads – clearly a hit.
- Brings back a rare weapon from Fallout: New Vegas, perfect for nostalgia seekers.
- Modern twist adds fresh appeal for Fallout 4 players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 – may not be fully compatible with the latest Fallout 4 updates or DLC.
- Requires the base game only, but no mention of compatibility with mods like AWKCR or See Through Scopes.
For Fallout 4 players who loved the Silenced .22 SMG in New Vegas and want a piece of that in the Commonwealth. Also for weapon collectors who enjoy unique, lesser-known firearms. Skip if you're looking for a full weapon overhaul – this is a single gun mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone weapon, you can find it via console commands or crafting – check the mod's forum posts for the exact ID if the description doesn't say.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install manually to ensure the files go to the right place, especially if you have other weapon mods.
- Make sure your game is updated to a version compatible with mods from 2022 – if you're on the latest patch, test the mod early to avoid crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Nova Subleader and i_code_i
- Version
- 1.0d
- Downloads
- 238,084
- Endorsements
- 2,237
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/1/2022
- Updated
- 6/4/2022
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