DefenseGun
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DefenseGun V1.１ Modified contents 3DModel Change Correction Advanced Large Magazine → Snail Drum Magazine Rifle Hand guard, PistolGrip (Cloth addition) Leveled List Change Leveled Item → Script Others Name change NPCammolist Correction List of possession DefenseGun (Leveled List) LL_Minutemen_Weapons_Auto (Minutemen) LL_Minutemen_Weapons_NonAuto (Minutemen) LLI_Raider_Auto (Raider) LL_PipeGun (Settler) LLI_Triggerman_Weapons_Pistol Auto (Triggerman) LLI_Triggerman_Weapons_Rifle_Auto (Triggerman) LLI_DCsecurity_Weapon (DCsecurity) LL_TrapGunPistol Auto (Trap) LL_TrapGunRifle Auto (Trap) LLI_Vendor_PipeGun (Vendor) LL_MiscMod_DefenseGun (chest)
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Adds a DefenseGun
Remodeling parts
19 Receivers 11 Barrels 4 Rifle Grips 4 Pistol Grips 7 Magazines 6 Sights,Scopes 4 Muzzles
DefenseGun is a weapon mod for Fallout 4 that replaces the Advanced Large Magazine with a Snail Drum Magazine and adds cloth to the rifle handguard and pistol grip. It has 19,062 endorsements and over 1.1 million downloads, last updated in July 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 19,062 endorsements and 1.1M downloads
- Simple visual upgrade that changes the gun's look without gameplay tweaks
- Last updated in 2016, so it's stable and battle-tested
⚠️ Cons
- Old mod (2016) – may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC
- Only changes one weapon's appearance, so it's a niche cosmetic pick
- No clear uninstall instructions – you'll need to manage files manually
For Fallout 4 players who want a more realistic drum magazine on their rifle and a cloth-wrapped grip for that wasteland feel. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or weapon rebalances – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple replacer, drop the files into your Data folder and enable the mod in your load order – no F4SE needed.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other weapon mods.
- Check if you have other weapon mods that alter the same rifle – load order conflicts can cause the drum mag to not show up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Yona
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 1,092,418
- Endorsements
- 19,062
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/3/2016
- Updated
- 7/8/2016
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
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