Right-handed Nukaworld AK Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #37 of 73 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
This mod simply flips the charging handle on the Handmade Rifle to the right side of the gun, like a more traditional AK since its clearly based on one. Features custom animations and sounds.
This was originally made for the Weapon Addition and Replacement Suite (WARS) mod, learn more about WARS Here.
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Someone: Is the esp really necessary?
Me: Yes, it contains the new sound descriptors for the reload, just merge it with something else or covert it to an .esl if you're near the plugin limit.
Someone: Is this compatible with X?
Me: Should be compatible with anything that doesn't touch the Handmade Rifles meshes or animations.
Requirements:
Nuka-World DLC
Installation:
Install manually or using a mod manager.
Credits:
Mesh edits: Antistar
Animations: Hitman47101
3rd person Animations: Ha-ru
Grip adjust Animation (IdleA): Shiny Hax
Sounds: New World Interactive
This Fallout 4 mod flips the charging handle on the Handmade Rifle to the right side, making it more realistic for right-handed users. It includes custom animations and sounds. With over 5,600 endorsements and 313,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for Nuka-World players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (5,660 endorsements) — this is a must-have for anyone bothered by the left-side charging handle.
- Custom animations and sounds make the flip feel polished, not just a static mesh swap.
- Over 313,000 downloads — clearly a well-tested and widely used mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Fallout 4 updates or DLC patches.
- Only affects the Handmade Rifle — if you want right-handed animations for other weapons, this won't help.
For Fallout 4 players who use the Handmade Rifle from Nuka-World and want a more realistic right-handed charging handle. Also for modders who appreciate custom animations and sounds. Skip if you don't use the Handmade Rifle or prefer left-handed weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Nuka-World DLC installed, as the Handmade Rifle is from that expansion.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable this mod and avoid conflicts.
- If you're using other weapon animation mods, load this one after them to ensure its animations take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Antistar - Hitman47101 - Ha_ru
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 313,196
- Endorsements
- 5,660
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 5/7/2017
- Updated
- 3/11/2018
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