F4NV AEP-7 Classic Laser Pistol and Pew-Pew

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,434 endorsements) 📥 195,071 downloads 📌 v0.96.0 📅 2/15/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By ShimSham · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/1/2025 📅 Created: 2/15/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #11 of 16 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

My Other F4NV Mods:

Classic Recharger Weaponry

Mysterious Magnum & . 44 Magnum Revolver (Smith & Wesson Model 29)

The Crutch

The AEP-7 Laser Pistol returns with a flash, a loud PEW, and the distinct smell of ozone!

Fallout 4's release brought with it many changes to Fallout's arsenal of weaponry, with one of the controversial changes being the combination of the roles of Laser Rifle and Laser Pistol into one weapon. This is the case no longer!

Includes unique variants from Fallout 3 and Pew-Pew from Fallout: New Vegas.

Requires Munitions!

Features beautiful custom animations by CADAVVER!

The laser pistol's modifications from Fallout: New Vegas return, alongside upgrades

following FO4's laser receiver upgrade chain, a full-auto override, and a fold-out stock!

The unique variants of the laser pistol from Fallout 3 return, including

Protectron's Gaze, Colonel Autumn's Laser Pistol, and Smuggler's End,

all with effects similar to their original versions.

Pew-Pew has made it's way across the country!

Features devastating orange lasers, a unique beam splitter

fashioned from a sarsaparilla bottle, and the ability to be modified!

Requires Munitions!

The default laser pistol can be found placed in the world,

in shops, and anywhere an enemy would be using

the former laser pistol.

Colonel Autumn's Pistol

Smuggler's End

The Castle Tunnels,

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod brings the classic AEP-7 laser pistol and its unique variant, Pew-Pew, from Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 into Fallout 4. It's a must-have for fans of the original games who want iconic weapons in the Commonwealth. With over 1,400 endorsements and 195k downloads, it's a well-loved addition.

✨ Key Features

Adds the iconic AEP-7 laser pistol from the Mojave Wasteland.
Includes the unique variant, Pew-Pew, from the Capital Wasteland.
Weapons are integrated into the Commonwealth for use in Fallout 4.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 1,434 endorsements and 195k downloads show it's a proven favorite.
  • Brings back beloved weapons from Fallout 3 and New Vegas, perfect for nostalgia.
  • Regularly updated (last update June 2025), so it's actively maintained.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only adds two weapons, so if you're looking for a full arsenal, this won't cover it.
  • No mention of custom animations or sounds, so it may reuse vanilla assets.
  • Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter laser weapon stats or meshes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who miss the classic AEP-7 from New Vegas or the Pew-Pew from Fallout 3. If you're a fan of retro-futuristic laser pistols and want a piece of the old wasteland, this is for you. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls or a wide variety of new weapons.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check your load order to ensure no other mods overwrite laser pistol meshes or textures.
  • If you're using a mod that changes weapon balance, you may need to patch this mod's stats.
  • Look for the weapons in the Commonwealth's leveled lists or via console commands if you want them early.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
ShimSham
Version
0.96.0
Downloads
195,071
Endorsements
1,434
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
2/15/2023
Updated
6/1/2025

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