Thompson SMG Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #260 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Thompson SMG Replacer
Version: 1. 0. 1
Date: 08-09-2022
Author: Antistar (Joseph Lollback)
E-mail: josephlollback@hotmail.com
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1. Description
2. Requirements
3. Installation/Uninstallation
4. Playing The Mod
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
6. Save games
7. Conflicts/Known Issues
9. Modder's Resource Info
10. Contact Information
11. Legal Stuff/Disclaimer
12. Version History
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1. DESCRIPTION
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The vanilla "Submachine Gun" is obviously intended to be a Thompson SMG, but its art assets are somewhat misshapen, inaccurate and ugly. Thompson SMG Replacer (TSR) gives the Submachine Gun new meshes, textures and animations, transforming it into something much more true-to-life to the iconic Thompson SMG.
Several weapon mods were altered to better resemble the Thompson, too; notably the barrel options are now a choice between the standard horizontal fore-grip and the iconic Thompson vertical fore-grip. In addition, the magazine options are now between 20 and 30 round stick magazines, and 50 and 100 round drum magazines.
Also, the very odd "Short Stock" was changed to simply "No Stock" - far more likely than someone sawing a full buttstock in half and then going to the trouble of fashioning an all-new buttplate to fit the now smaller butt end of the stock. The "Recoil Compensating Stock" now features a rubber recoil pad. Finally, instead of using the vanilla reflex sight assets, the SMG's reflex sight now appears as a Nydar Gun Sight - a commercial reflex sight dating back to the 1940s; marketed for use on hunting shotguns.
Note that the new assets are based mostly on the Thompson M1A1, but unlike the real-world M1A1, it has the horizontal grooves in the receiver that allow it to accept drum magazines - like the earlier Thompson models. Consider it a Wasteland modification or just a difference in the Fallout timeline, I guess.
This mod was split off from Weapon Addition and Replacement Suite (WARS), so its assets are duplicates of those found in WARS. If you want to use WARS, you should uninstall TSR first.
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2. Requirements
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- Fallout 4
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3. INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION
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Installation:
- Simply install as usual using a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager, Mod Organiser or Vortex.
--- A manual install should be fine too, but I'll just
This mod replaces the vanilla SMG's art assets with new models, textures, and animations based on the real-world Thompson SMG. It's a cosmetic overhaul for players who want a more authentic look and feel for the SMG in Fallout 4.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,631 endorsements) and massive download count (231k+).
- Fixes the vanilla SMG's lackluster visuals with a more authentic Thompson look.
- Includes new animations, so it's not just a texture swap—it feels different in combat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Only affects the SMG, so if you're not a fan of that weapon, this mod is pointless.
- No mention of compatibility with other weapon mods or retextures—could conflict if you use those.
For Fallout 4 players who love the SMG but hate its vanilla appearance and want a more historically accurate look. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you rarely use the SMG.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a replacer, it will overwrite the vanilla SMG model—make sure to load it after any other weapon mods that touch the SMG.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file conflicts to avoid issues.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with specific DLC or patches before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Antistar
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 231,460
- Endorsements
- 3,631
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/23/2019
- Updated
- 9/8/2022
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