Modern Weapon Replacer - Mossberg 500
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #186 of 329 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaced weapons will spawn with the following modifications:
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[]All replaced weapons will be named "Mossberg 500" in-game and will follow the instance naming conventions
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]Replaced weapons will spawn with a random Non-Custom receiver (Worn, Cleaned, or Factory Condition)[]Replaced weapons will spawn with a random barrel
[]Replaced weapons will spawn with a random magazine
[]Replaced weapons will spawn with a random stock
[]Replaced weapons will spawn with a random iron sight
[]Replaced weapons may spawn with a random rail attachment (Standard, Ghost Ring, or none)
[]Replaced weapons may spawn with a random optic
[]Replaced weapons may spawn with the front rail attachment on or off
[]Replaced weapons may spawn with a left rail flashlight attachment
[]Replaced weapons may spawn with a right rail laser attachment
[]Replaced weapons may spawn with the heatshield attachment on or off
- Replaced weapons will spawn with a random ammunition modifier
Installation1. Download and install: Mossberg 500 Pump-Action Shotgun v1. 0b by Utherien - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/46120
2. Make sure the esp for that mod is activated and all the assets from it are in your Fallout 4 data folder
3. Install this mod. Select the replacers you want in the installer and click finish
Troubleshooting1. Place the replacer esp(s) lower or last in your load order. It's possible you have another mod activated that is overwriting the replacer data or your mod manager is auto sorting the esp's in a poor configuration2. If an NPC/Companion weapon is broken, you can individually update them by entering the console, selecting the NPC, and entering the "Resurrect" console command. You will have to do this one-by-one for each NPC. If the NPC/Companion isn't equipping their replaced weapon after the resurrect command, open the console, select them, then enter the "openactorcontainer 1" console command. You can use this console command to view their inventory and force them to equip their replaced weapon and ammo or force them to equip another weapon altogether
3. Take the replaced weapon to a weapon workbench and re-craft the weapon parts. Crafting a new receiver usually opens up the parent slots for the weapon
UninstallationSimply uninstall with your mod manager, but remember: the golden rule of modding is not to uninstall anything mid-game. This mod makes data changes that may be irreversible, so you may have to load a previous save that has
This mod replaces a couple of vanilla weapons with Utherien's Mossberg 500 weapon mod. It's a simple cosmetic swap for Fallout 4 players who want a more modern shotgun look. With 468 endorsements and 17,421 downloads, it has a decent following, though the description is minimal.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 468 endorsements and over 17k downloads—plenty of people are using it.
- Straightforward replacer: no complex patches or new mechanics, just swap and go.
- Gives your character a modern shotgun look without overhauling the whole game.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones—no details on which weapons are replaced or install steps.
- Only replaces a couple of weapons, so if you wanted a full arsenal overhaul, this isn't it.
- Last updated January 2026—could be outdated if the game has since patched, so check compatibility.
For Fallout 4 players who want a quick visual upgrade to their shotguns without messing with gameplay. If you're a mod collector who likes modern weapon aesthetics, this is a lightweight add. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or extensive customization—this is purely a replacer.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a replacer, make sure you load it after any mods that alter the same vanilla weapons to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle installation and load order automatically.
- Check the mod's posts or comments for any user-reported issues with specific weapon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- cyanide4suicide
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 17,421
- Endorsements
- 468
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/26/2020
- Updated
- 1/22/2026
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