Version 2.6.9 completely reworks how you find guns. You will not find these modern weapons in the usual footlockers. Instead:
Modern Firearms 2.6.9 is a comprehensive weapons overhaul and expansion mod for Fallout 4 that adds dozens of realistic modern-era firearms, attachments, ammunition types, animations, sounds, and balancing adjustments to fit the game's progression. Fallout 4 Modern Firearms 2.6.9
Unlike vanilla where a Super Mutant can eat a dozen hunting rifle rounds, Modern Firearms 2.6.9 uses a complex armor penetration and wounding system. Shot placement matters. A .308 Winchester round will punch through most raider leather, while a 9mm might ricochet off Power Armor. This forces you to actually respect the ammo types and enemy armor levels. Version 2
Unlike previous versions that required a sacrificial ritual to get working, 2.6.9 is surprisingly cooperative. Unlike vanilla where a Super Mutant can eat
Version 2.6.9 includes a massive library of weapons categorized generally by type:
Modern Firearms (often abbreviated MF) is one of the most comprehensive weapon modification suites for Fallout 4. Version 2.6.9 represents a stable, feature-rich release from the mod’s pre-“Tactical Edition” era, prized by players who want a grounded, realistic, and punishing ballistic combat experience without the extra systems introduced in later versions.
No mod this massive is bug-free. Here are the common issues with 2.6.9 and their fixes: