Silenced .38 Pistol - Improved

⭐ ⭐ (448 endorsements) 📥 12,407 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 8/4/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By NivalisSystem · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/7/2016 📅 Created: 8/4/2016
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #54 of 300 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

SILENCED . 38 PISTOL
Brings a silenced pistol in . 38 caliber based off the "Silenced . 22 Pistol" from New Vegas to the Commonwealth

The Silenced . 38 Pistol has a relatively low base DPS but makes a perfect piece for a character looking for an early-game dedicated silent sidearm for sneaking around.

Now with updated models, better textures, new modifications and real recipes!

Weapon modifications:

2 Barrels 4 Magazines 2 Bolts 2 Sights 4 Receivers 2 Grips

Obtaining the weapon:

One can be found in the "Intel Room" table in USAF Satellite Station Olivia (shown in one of the pictures, it's hard to miss). Or if you're feeling a bit cheaty, or for some reason one does not appear in the "Intel Room", one can be spawned with the console using:

player.additem XX000f99

"XX" referencing the mod load ID of the mod.

If you don't know this you can find the ID for the weapon with:

help "Silenced . 38 Pistol" 4 weap and then use "player.additem" with the appropriate ID.

Check out my other mods: Varmint Rifle Immersive Bertha Quest Rewards

NOTES: This weapon has been my first real attempt at modding something into the Fallout universe (because I'm not really going to count my SUPER IMMERSIVE MOD as a real mod for obvious reasons.

There may kely be bugs with the weapon. I have not yet added the weapon to any leveled lists, mostly because I am not sure if it would fit on any leveled lists on appropriate enemies around the time the pistol is useful. If anyone has any suggestions, I am open to ideas.  ajhakra made a texture replacement for the pistol and is currently available as an optional file. Sadly it will currently only work for the OLD version of the pistol.  I would love to hear feedback on this in general!

Credit: Bethesda - Game The team at NifSkope, awesome work doing what Bethesda refuse to do for the rest of us! ajhakra - Brilliant retexture for the pistol MikeMoore - For a few of his tutorials and basically not making me want to rage when I saw how backwards it is to get models into the game ;) Sam Fisher - For help over on the forums in sorting out an issue I had. The Fallout modding community in general, tons of information out there and plenty of inspiration too.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds a standalone Silenced .38 Pistol to Fallout: New Vegas, based on the Silenced .22 pistol. It's a simple weapon addition for players who want a new silenced sidearm. With 448 endorsements and 12,407 downloads, it has a modest following. Last updated in 2016, it remains a niche but functional addition.

✨ Key Features

Adds a standalone Silenced .38 Pistol to the game.
Based on the Silenced .22 pistol from Fallout: New Vegas.
Weapon category mod with 448 endorsements and 12,407 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 448 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
  • Gives you a new silenced pistol option for stealth builds.
  • Standalone weapon means it won't overwrite existing items.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so it may have compatibility issues with newer mods.
  • Based on the .22 pistol, so it might feel similar to existing weapons.
  • No detailed description of stats or location, so you'll have to find it in-game.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a new silenced sidearm for stealth characters. If you're looking for a lore-friendly weapon addition without complex features, this fits. Skip if you want a heavily customized weapon with unique stats or animations.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check your load order to ensure this mod doesn't conflict with other weapon mods.
  • Look for the pistol in the game world; the description doesn't specify a location, so explore or use console commands to spawn it.
  • Since it's based on the .22 pistol, it uses .38 ammo, so stock up on that.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
NivalisSystem
Version
2.0
Downloads
12,407
Endorsements
448
Category
Weapons
Created
8/4/2016
Updated
8/7/2016

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