RDR1 weapon system overhaul

by Dooge·v2.00·Updated 2025-12-01

Modify the weapon system and weapon mechanics to be similar to the original Red Dead Redemption.

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About this mod Machine translation

Modify the weapon system and weapon mechanics to be similar to the original Red Dead Redemption.

RDR1 Weapon System Overhaul

✨ Core Functions

This mod aims to completely transform the weapon system of "Red Dead Redemption 2" to make it closer to the classic experience of the original "Red Dead Redemption"!

  • **Full Weapon Carry**: Now you can carry all your weapons at once, no more running back to your horse to get your gun.
  • **Remove loading action**: Simplify the operation and make shooting smoother.
  • **Ammunition Capacity Adjustment**: The ammunition capacity of all weapons has been adjusted to be consistent with RDR1.
  • **Remove Weapon Holster Strap**: When the weapon is drawn, the holster strap will automatically disappear for a cleaner appearance.
  • **Optimize shoulder weapon display**: Removed the second long gun appearing on the shoulder model (optional feature).
  • **Reload Time Synchronization**: The weapon's reload time has been modified to match the speed of RDR1.
  • **REMOVED WEAPON WEAR**: Your weapons will no longer lose performance with use.
  • **Weapon attribute adjustment**: All data of the weapon have been completely modified to restore the classic feel.

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📥 Installation Guide

**Required Tools**: You will need to install **Lenny's Mod Loader (LML)** first, which can be found here.

**Installation steps**:

  • If you have installed the "Red Dead Offline" module, please first delete the file with the same name as this module in the `lml\red_dead_offline\weapons` folder.
  • Drag the `rdrweapons` or `rdrweapons_bothlongarms` folder into your `lml` directory.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTE**: `rdrweapons` and `rdrweapons_bothlongarms` **You can only choose one of the two to install**!

**About dual-wielding weapons**: Currently, the dual-wielding function has compatibility issues with "Full Weapon Carry" and the weapon modifications of this mod. Until the author finds a way to disable dual-wielding, it is recommended to install this mod to disable dual-wielding for the best experience.

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⚠️ Known issues

  • **Gunsmith interface display abnormality**: The long gun may appear invisible in the gunsmith interface.
  • *(Not sure if it is currently fixable, it is recommended to complete the weapon customization you want before installing this mod.) *
  • **Switching Weapons in Cover**: Switching an unequipped weapon while in cover may have no effect and will cause the character to get stuck until leaving cover.
  • *(Again, this involves animation issues that may not be fixed for the time being.) *

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🎮 Recommended matching modules

In order to get a more complete RDR1 style experience, it is highly recommended to use the following modules:

  • **Classic Weapon Wheel and Icons 1.00** - Classic Weapon Wheel and Icons
  • **Gun Metal Rework** - Gun metal texture remake

Are you ready to return to the original Wild West? Install this module and experience the classic weapon control feeling immediately! 🤠

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
rdr_weapons_2.5
File size
298.3 KiB