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Fallout 4 eGuide INV Guns

Automatic Weapons

The Commando perk affects all automatic pistols and automatic rifles. It does not have any effect on automatic heavy guns.

10 mm

Standard Model: Long 10-mm Auto Pistol

Damage: 14 (ballistic)

Ammo: 10 mm

Fire Rate: 127

Range: 107

Accuracy: 49

Weight: 4.7

Value: 70

Even a heavily modified 10 mm offers limited ammo capacity, making it a poor choice for crowd control. But in short bursts, an automatic 10-mm pistol boasts impressive ballistic damage for a relatively compact weapon.

Attached Mods

Automatic receiver

Long barrel

Standard grip

Standard magazine

Standard sights

No muzzle

Assault Rifle

Standard Model: Short Automatic Assault Rifle

Damage: 20 (ballistic)

Ammo: 5.56

Fire Rate: 113

Range: 107

Accuracy: 71

Weight: 14.6

Value: 182

Automatic assault rifles offer a good balance of fire rate and per-shot damage. An automatic assault rifle is particularly effective at close range. Aim low and maintain a steady stream of fire, allowing the recoil to “walk” your shots toward your target’s head.

Attached Mods

Automatic receiver

Short barrel

Short stock

Standard magazine

Standard sights

No muzzle

Recoil Compensated Powerful Automatic Assault Rifle

Damage:34 (ballistic)

Ammo:5.56

Fire Rate:113

Range:173

Accuracy:83

Weight:25.6

Value:445

Powerful, accurate, and tuned to minimize recoil, this customized assault rifle makes quick work of troublesome enemies. It offers a nice balance of fire rate and per-shot damage, and its impressive ammo capacity helps keep the bullets flying.

Attached Mods

Powerful automatic receiver

Vented barrel

Recoil compensating stock

Quick-eject drum mag

Reflex sight (circle)

Muzzle break

Combat Rifle

Standard Model: Short Automatic Combat Rifle

Damage: 22 (ballistic)

Ammo: .45

Fire Rate: 90

Range: 107

Accuracy: 67

Weight: 12.4

Value: 146

Compared to similarly modified assault rifles, automatic combat rifles offer better per-shot damage with slightly lower accuracy and a slower rate of fire. Combat rifles also lack the ammo capacity found in high-end assault rifles, but both guns make excellent automatic weapons.

Attached Mods

Automatic receiver

Short barrel

Short stock

Standard magazine

Standard sights

No muzzle

Combat Shotgun

Standard Model: Short Automatic Combat Shotgun

Damage: 50 (ballistic)

Ammo: Shotgun Shell

Fire Rate: 23

Range: 35

Accuracy: 22

Weight: 12.4

Value: 112

Like most rapid-fire weapons, automatic combat shotguns offer a high rate of fire at the cost of per-shot damage. With a few modifications and a healthy supply of ammo, an automatic combat shotgun can be devastating in short-range firefights.

Attached Mods

Automatic receiver

Short barrel

Short stock

Standard magazine

Standard sights

No muzzle

Gamma Gun

Standard Model: Automatic Gamma Gun

Damage: 110 (radiation)

Ammo: Gamma Round

Fire Rate: 90

Range: 119

Accuracy: 67

Weight: 3.3

Value: 216

The automatic gamma gun delivers short bursts of rapid-fire radiation damage. It’s ineffective against radiation-immune enemies, and its limited ammo capacity means it requires frequent reloads, but this lightweight gun can devastate vulnerable targets.

Attached Mods

Standard dish

Standard grip

Signal repeater

Institute Laser (Pistol)

Standard Model: Automatic Institute Pistol

Damage: 7 (energy)

Ammo: Fusion Cell

Fire Rate: 90

Range: 203

Accuracy: 63

Weight: 5.0

Value: 56

Automatic Institute lasers offer significantly lower per-shot damage than similarly modified laser guns. They make serviceable automatic energy weapons, but an automatic laser gun is sure to make better use of your fusion cells.

Attached Mods

Standard capacitor

Automatic barrel

Standard grip

Standard sights

No muzzle

Laser Gun (Pistol)

Standard Model: Automatic Laser Pistol

Damage: 18 (energy)

Ammo: Fusion Cell

Fire Rate: 90

Range: 203

Accuracy: 63

Weight: 5.0

Value: 72

For rapid-fire energy damage, it’s tough to beat an automatic laser gun. These weapons feature superior damage with the same range, accuracy, and fire rate as similarly modified Institute lasers.

Attached Mods

Standard capacitor

Automatic barrel

Standard grip

Standard sights

No muzzle

Recoil Compensated Overcharged Improved Automatic Laser Rifle

Damage:38 (energy)

Ammo:Fusion Cell

Fire Rate:113

Range:191

Accuracy:82

Weight:8.2

Value:174

When bullets just can’t get the job done, give this high-tech wonder a whirl. Pelt your target with powerful, rapid-fire laser beams. Reduced recoil makes midrange combat a breeze, and the attached reflex sight improves accuracy without compromising your field of vision.

Attached Mods

Overcharged capacitor

Improved automatic barrel

Recoil compensating stock

Reflex sight

Quantum gyro compensating lens

Pipe Gun

Standard Model: Pipe Auto Pistol

Damage: 10 (ballistic)

Ammo: .38

Fire Rate: 127

Range: 107

Accuracy: 47

Weight: 3.2

Value: 30

Automatic pipe guns don’t offer much power, but they do feature a high rate of fire and plenty of customization options. You’re sure to find better weapons down the line, but an automatic pipe gun can be a useful tool for any new adventurer.

Attached Mods

Automatic receiver

Short barrel

Standard grip

Standard magazine

Standard sights

No muzzle

Plasma Gun (Pistol)

Standard Model: Automatic Plasma Pistol

Damage: 16 (ballistic), 15 (energy)

Ammo: Plasma Cartridge

Fire Rate: 90

Range: 203

Accuracy: 128

Weight: 5.0

Value: 134

Automatic plasma guns combine ballistic damage and energy damage to deliver powerful rapid-fire shots. They’re also accurate and highly customizable, making them a worthy addition to any arsenal.

Attached Mods

Standard capacitor

Automatic barrel

Standard grip

Standard sights

Railway Rifle

Standard Model: Automatic Railway Rifle

Damage: 100 (ballistic)

Ammo: Railway Spike

Fire Rate: 12

Range: 107

Accuracy: 68

Weight: 15.9

Value: 365

When it’s equipped with an automatic piston receiver, the railway rifle offers a slightly higher rate of fire with small drops in range and accuracy. Overall damage output is roughly the same, so the choice between automatic and non-automatic fire is a matter of personal preference.

Attached Mods

Automatic piston receiver

Short barrel

Standard stock

Standard sights

No muzzle

Submachine Gun

Standard Model: Submachine Gun

Damage: 10 (ballistic)

Ammo: .45

Fire Rate: 127

Range: 107

Accuracy: 63

Weight: 12.7

Value: 109

As the only dedicated automatic weapon frame, the submachine gun boasts an extremely high rate of fire and great ammo capacity. Its per-shot damage is relatively low, but a properly modified submachine gun is a great way to deal with swarming enemies.

Attached Mods

Standard receiver

Standard barrel

Short stock

Medium magazine

Standard sights

No muzzle