Laser Weapon Iron Sights

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,106 endorsements) 📥 317,277 downloads 📌 v1.7 📅 1/8/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Ghost8919 · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/15/2022 📅 Created: 1/8/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #38 of 220 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

IMPORTANT NOTE:

While I am still making and releasing mods, I consider this mod feature complete, and see that

there seems to be little reason to update and/or fix this mod when lilmoefow's ESPless implementation exists.

I highly recommend downloading this mod, and then deleting/hiding my ESPs, before then

downloading and installing their mod along side this one.

Version 1. 7 Released

Version 1. 7 removes the lines in the script that change the weapons to use alternate

firing animations. At the time, this was to provide an IS Firing animation.

Now, there are two (at this time) great options from RockBiter and Hitman that both

include those!

While not required, one of the Laser Rifle animation sets, as well as

the Laser Pistol animation set, is highly recommended.

Version 1. 1 Plasma Addon Released

Version 1. 1 removes the lines in the script that change the weapons to use alternate

firing animations. At the time, this was to provide an IS Firing animation.

Now, there's the Plasma Pistol animation set by RockBiter!

While not required, it is highly recommended.

When Bethesda made Fallout 3, they didn't include weapon ADSing. When Obsidian made Fallout: New Vegas, they added it in, though didn't add it to every weapon. Among those are the AER and AEP series of Laser Arms. This mod looks to change that. After all, Laser Weapons need Iron Sights too!

Other mods have done this in the past, such as Project Nevada and EVE. However, both of those mods are major overhauls of

core game mechanics. The Laser Arms iron sights they add are in addition to those things.

Maybe you can't use Project Nevada or EVE because:

You play Tale of Two Wastelands

You use mods that conflict with them

You use other mods that do something similar

You just don't like them

Personally, I like both, but wanted to do something different for my Laser Arms.

This mod adds models and/or textures for:

New Vegas and DLC:

Laser Rifle

Laser Pistol

Laser Pistol (GRA)

Missing Laser Pistol

AER-14 Prototype

Compliance Regulator

Tri-Beam Laser Rifle

Tri-Beam Laser Rifle (GRA)

Van Graff Laser Rifle (Identical to Laser Rifle)

Disintegrator (Identical to Laser Rifle)

Elijah's Advanced LAER

Plasma Addon:

Plasma Rifle

Plasma Pistol

Multiplas Rifle

Q-35 Matter Modulator

Van Graff Plasma Rifle (Identical to Plasma Rifle)

Plasma Rifle Always Crit (Identical to Plasma Rifle)

Plasma Rifle Weak (Identical to

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds iron sights (ADS) to the AER and AEP laser weapons in Fallout: New Vegas, which were overlooked by Obsidian. With over 3,100 endorsements and 317k downloads, it's a popular fix for players who want consistent aiming. Last updated in 2022, it remains a go-to for laser weapon enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Adds iron sights to the AER and AEP series of laser weapons
Fixes the lack of ADS for these weapons in Fallout: New Vegas
High community adoption with 3,106 endorsements and 317,277 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 3,106 endorsements and 317k downloads
  • Fills a real gap for laser weapon users who want consistent ADS
  • Simple, focused fix that does exactly what it says

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022 — may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game patches
  • Only covers AER and AEP weapons, so other laser weapons remain without sights
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who use laser weapons and want the same ADS functionality as other guns. If you're a completionist or role-player who values immersion, this is a must-have. Skip if you rarely use laser weapons or prefer overhaul mods that change multiple aspects.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check if you have other weapon mods that alter the same laser weapons to avoid conflicts.
  • Load order usually doesn't matter for simple mesh/texture mods, but place it after major overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Ghost8919
Version
1.7
Downloads
317,277
Endorsements
3,106
Category
Weapons
Created
1/8/2021
Updated
1/15/2022

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