The Big Duo - Sinclair's Akimbo Ruminations
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #353 of 367 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Author: Kain Prime
The Big Duo - Sinclair's Akimbo Ruminations
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This mod adds a pair of unique 9mm pistols to the Sierra Madre vault, along with a note, three weapon modifications, custom sounds, icon, and muzzle flashes. It is also integrated into the Improved Holdout Weapons, Grunt and The Professional item lists via script.
2. Installation
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Unzip into the Data folder. Activate the ESP file.
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Requires Honest Hearts DLC for the repair list and Grunt perk integration.
An animation set by Anirvana is the current hard requirement for the animations - https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/75204
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eNse7en - Original Beretta 92 meshes and textures
Team Happy Happy Geckos - Original compensator meshes
Magmacow - Sounds
Adds a pair of unique 9mm pistols to the Sierra Madre vault in Fallout: New Vegas. A compact weapon mod with 407 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads, last updated in June 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 407 endorsements and 13,430 downloads.
- Fits the Dead Money DLC aesthetic, giving players new toys for that area.
- Lightweight mod — just adds two pistols, no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may have compatibility issues with newer mod setups.
- Only adds two pistols, so if you want a full weapon pack, this isn't it.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love the Sierra Madre and want unique sidearms to match. If you're a collector of themed weapons or just want something fresh for Dead Money, this is a nice pick. Skip if you're looking for a large arsenal overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Since the pistols are in the Sierra Madre vault, you'll need to progress through Dead Money to find them — plan your playthrough accordingly.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other weapon mods that alter the Sierra Madre area.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- KainPrimus
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 13,430
- Endorsements
- 407
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/15/2022
- Updated
- 6/5/2022
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