Realistic Equip Sounds
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 40 Sounds and Music mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I got annoyed every time I equipped my weapon and the same unrealistic sound played so I made a small mod that changes the sound when you equip and the sounds when you wear or take off apparel and the Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun or Energy Weapons. It also changes the default pick up and drop sounds.
It adds more realism to the generic sound when you equip a weapon.
It's a small change that has a big effect and is compatible with all DLC's and Most Weapon mods but there are certain mods that still play the default sound. There shouldn't be any compatibility issues with other mods unless it changes the weapon equip sound.
In the future I will add more weapons such as certain Energy Weapons, Heavy Weapons and Unarmed weapons.
- ---Installation----
- To install use NMM or just drop the ESP into the Data folder.
- ---Uninstallation----
- Just Delete the mod in NMM or delete the ESP in the Data folder.
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Version 1. 4. 1 As a response to feedback: Added optional Non DLC version of the mod. No changes to mod. Just fiddling with the ESP to remove any changes to DLC weapons.
Version 1. 4 As a response to feedback, more detailed un-equip sounds have been implemented. Adds sounds for the Minigun.
Version 1. 2 Add energy weapon sounds, apparel sounds and new generic pick up and drop sounds.
Version 1. 1 Fixed the silent equip sound bug.
Version 1. 0 Initial Release
Realistic Equip Sounds replaces the generic equip sounds for rifles, pistols, shotguns, and energy weapons, adding new pickup, drop, and apparel equip sounds. It's compatible with all DLC weapons and most mod weapons. A small, focused audio overhaul for Fallout 4 players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with over 1,000 endorsements and 30k downloads — clearly fills a need.
- Touches all weapon types plus apparel, so you get a consistent audio upgrade across the board.
- Works with DLC and most modded weapons, so you won't have to worry about missing sounds for your favorite gear.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — might not play nice with newer game patches or mods that alter sounds.
- Only covers equip, pickup, drop, and apparel sounds — no firing or reload changes, so it's a partial overhaul.
For Fallout 4 players who want more realistic weapon handling sounds without a full audio overhaul. If you're tired of the same old equip noise every time you switch guns, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for combat sound changes — this only touches equip and item sounds.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a sound mod, make sure it's loaded after any mods that change weapon sounds to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, install it through that to keep your load order clean and easily removable.
- Test with a few different weapons, including DLC ones, to confirm the sounds are working as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- TheDrunkenSoviet
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 30,331
- Endorsements
- 1,073
- Category
- Sounds and Music
- Created
- 3/23/2013
- Updated
- 8/16/2015
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