Smaller bullet holes from Pistols - (PistolBangs)
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #137 of 147 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[] This mod makes all pistol impacts smaller and adds Specific new ones. Specific meaning new decals for leather, and sand. Future plans is to add decals for thin wood, thin metal, and miscellaneous materials and objects
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Permissions: Feel Free To Use This Mod in Your Mod. To Assign A Weapon Smaller Decals, Just set its Impact Data To: PistolBangsBulletImpactSet
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Smaller bullet holes from Pistols (PistolBangs) is a gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that reduces the size of pistol impact decals and adds new decals for leather and sand. It has 284 endorsements and was last updated in September 2018, with future plans for more material-specific decals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 284 endorsements and over 14k downloads.
- Adds material-specific decals for leather and sand, improving immersion.
- Lightweight gameplay tweak that doesn't overhaul core mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC.
- Only covers pistols; other weapon types are unaffected.
- Limited to leather and sand decals currently, with other materials still in development.
For Fallout 4 players who want more realistic and varied bullet impact effects, especially those who use pistols frequently. If you're a modder looking for a base to expand upon, this could be a good starting point. Skip if you want comprehensive bullet hole overhauls for all weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Fallout 4 Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mods Mod Manager for easy installation.
- Since the mod is from 2018, check if you have the latest game patches; if issues arise, consider using a mod that updates compatibility.
- Test the decals on leather and sand surfaces in-game to see the effect before building your load order around it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- ModClub
- Version
- 0.4
- Downloads
- 14,296
- Endorsements
- 284
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/15/2016
- Updated
- 9/1/2018
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