Makeshift Nailgun . A Unique Weapons Concept

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,407 endorsements) 📥 197,102 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 3/25/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Pig · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/10/2023 📅 Created: 3/25/2022
⚠️ 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
  • 🏆 #306 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

New steampunk scrap nailgun that can be turned into a automatic nail pistol or a high powered metal throwing sniper rifle.

Nifbased attachments to create a versatile and visually interesting weapon platform.

Leveled list integration, can be found around the wasteland on railroad agents and various raider and super mutant bosses after level 18.

Assets: eyeshkeeper

LL Script: a_blind_man and Dank Rafft

Everything Else: Pigness

All of you for your support and interest in my work <3

My Patrons:

HellJumper_2077

And God and Jesus Christ for giving me the opportunity to do work like this for people like you


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ALSO ON XBOX: https://bethesda.net/en/mods/fallout4/mod-detail/4263698

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What's next?

I'm working on a big ol scrappy heavy weapons pack, along with that I promise my quest mod is NEARLY here, just got a bit more VA to get done watch the trailer here:

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a Makeshift Nailgun to Fallout 4, part of the Unique Weapons Concept sub-project within C.S.E.P. This weapon is crafted from scraps and parts, offering a middle-ground option between trash and prewar weapons. With 1,407 endorsements and 197,102 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking lore-friendly, improvised firearms.

✨ Key Features

Adds a Makeshift Nailgun weapon to the game.
Part of the Unique Weapons Concept sub-project within C.S.E.P.
Weapon is made from actual scraps and parts, fitting a post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
Aims to fill the gap between fully trash and fully prewar weapons.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,407 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads.
  • Fills a niche for mid-tier, improvised weapons that feel at home in the wasteland.
  • Part of a larger project (C.S.E.P.) so you might get more content if you follow the series.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2023 — might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
  • Only a single weapon, so if you're expecting a pack, this is just one piece.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who love lore-friendly, scrappy weapons that don't look like pristine prewar gear. If you're into settlement building and role-playing as a survivor who cobbles together tools, this is right up your alley. Skip if you want high-tech or energy weapons — this is pure wasteland ingenuity.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a weapon mod, make sure you have the necessary DLC or game version that matches the mod's last update (2023) to avoid crashes.
  • Check your load order — place this mod after any overhaul mods that might change weapon lists to ensure it appears correctly.
  • If you can't find the nailgun, try using the console command 'help nailgun 4' to locate its ID, then 'player.additem' to spawn it.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Pig
Version
2.0
Downloads
197,102
Endorsements
1,407
Category
Weapons
Created
3/25/2022
Updated
3/10/2023

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