Makeshift Shotgun and Improvised Grenade Launcher

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,037 endorsements) 📥 175,140 downloads 📌 v1.21 📅 4/15/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Gmoi and Stefan Engdahl · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/6/2021 📅 Created: 4/15/2021
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #349 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

V 1. 2 Update: Fixed an issue where the gun's damage would be scaled by both Gunslinger and Rifleman, which made it very overpowered. Tweaked level list (explosive variants should appear less). Reduced base damage slightly. Made Action Point cost higher. Damage modifiers now available in optional files. 

V 1. 1 Update: Added a well oiled receiver (faster reload)  - Fixed Misc mods (mods can now be removed and reattached properly) - Subtle fixes and rebalances including weapon range and crafting requirements - Receivers are now in the right order in the workbench - Fixed issues with the aimpoint.

I felt the early game lacked a proper explosive weapon, like the grenade rifle in New Vegas - this mod is an attempt to bring that to the game. The raiders are crafty and I'm sure they're capable of a little more imagination than just the regular pipe gun.

It is based on AsXas' pipe shotgun, with a few custom parts, custom ammo and 6 new textures. The sounds are also custom made and I made new projectiles to balance them as much as possible. This is a new implementation so you should be safe to download both mods. It is also compatible with the other pipe shotgun mod.

It is integrated to the weapon vendors levelled list, as well as raiders and gunners. The explosive variants should be quite rare.

The weapon and its ammo are also craftable in the chemistry workbench.

Featuring:

3 new grips:

-2 pistol grips

-1 new rifle grip

4 explosive receivers:

-Improvised musket

-Explosive energy projectile (uses explosive slugs)

-Improvised grenade launcher (uses explosive slugs)

-Little Feller launcher (uses Little Feller ammo): This is a later-game option and a lighter alternative to the fat-man.

-An energy shotgun receiver (uses fusion cells)

-A shielded barrel

-The original assets (long barrel, short barrel, pipe stock, receiver, bayonets and compensator)

I'm open to suggestions for in-game balancing and bug fixing! Please go easy on me, it's my first mod.

If you're lazy and don't want to loot/craft/ buy it:

You can type these to find the right weapon/ammo forms:

help makeshift 4 weap (for the shotgun version)

help improvised 4 weap (for the grenade launcher versions)

help feller 4 weap (for the little feller)

help feller 4 ammo (for the little feller ammo)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds an early game shotgun that can be converted into an improvised explosive launcher, injected into raider and gunner leveled lists. Based on AsXas' pipe shotgun. Popular with over 2,000 endorsements and 175k downloads, last updated in 2021.

✨ Key Features

Adds an early game shotgun that can be converted into an improvised explosive launcher.
Injected into raider and gunner leveled lists.
Based on AsXas' pipe shotgun.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,037 endorsements and 175k downloads.
  • Gives early game players a powerful shotgun option.
  • Conversion feature adds tactical flexibility.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may be outdated for current game versions.
  • Requires base game assets; no standalone version mentioned.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a lore-friendly early game shotgun with a unique grenade launcher conversion. Great for survival mode where ammo is scarce. Skip if you prefer high-end weapon mods with extensive customization.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's injected into leveled lists, you'll find it on raiders and gunners early on — check their corpses.
  • The conversion to grenade launcher likely requires a workbench — look for a weapon workbench to modify it.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or Vortex for easy management.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Gmoi and Stefan Engdahl
Version
1.21
Downloads
175,140
Endorsements
2,037
Category
Weapons
Created
4/15/2021
Updated
9/6/2021

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