Rockstar Games' open-world game Grand Theft Auto V is compatible with a variety of mods that can enhance gameplay. One category of mods builds on the full range of weapons available in the vanilla version.
Playing with and without mods is a night and day difference, which is why we implore you to try them in single-player. Do not, however, try them in Grand Theft Online since they are banned. With that said, Rockstar Games has said players won't be banned for using single-player mods. These are 10 Grand Theft Auto V weapons mods that are too awesome.
10 Colored Weapon Icons
The default gray color of the weapon wheel doesn't capture the essence of Grand Theft Auto V's weapons. This mod attempts to bring character to the weapons in lifelike color. It also replaces the weapon icons that are shown when you are in a vehicle.
Even the DLC weapons are displayed in vibrant colors. Mod creator Plopai created this mod, as well as several other weapon wheel color palettes. This essential Grand Theft Auto V mod is available for download.
9 Gangsta Style Franklin
What is more refreshing than seeing Franklin with a gangsta pose? This simple mod changes the postures of Franklin so that he aims his weapons with one hand "in the same way as the Ballas and other gangsters."
Grand Theft Auto V is a game that involves gangsta themes, and it's been that way for a long time. This is a small nuance to add to the game, but it is very effective. It goes to show that an awesome pose can have a dramatic effect on the game.
8 Alternative Weapons (Guitars, Katana + More)
Including an assortment of awesome weapons, the Alternative Weapons (Guitars, Katana + More) mod provides players with over ten weapons. For your reference, mods like these are not allowed on Grand Theft Auto Online.
You can download this mod, but don't expect to play it online. With that said, players can have a bunch of fun playing with the mod in the single-player mode. Use the mod at your discretion, however, since mods can lead to lost game saves.
7 Real Flamethrower [Add-On]
Oddly enough, a flamethrower is missing in Grand Theft Auto V. We've seen a flamethrower appear in past Grand Theft Auto games such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Why the developers decided to leave the flamethrower out of the game this time around is unbeknownst to us. Like other mods contained on this list, it is not meant to be used online. The realism of this weapon makes it stand out from other mods.
6 M4A1 [Animated]
This mod adds one of the most iconic weapons in video games. Chances are if you've played a game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you've had the satisfaction of using an M4A1. It's an automatic weapon that has strong firepower and high accuracy for its fire rate.
Using a red dot or holographic sighted aiming makes this weapon unstoppable. This is a weapon that is typically only used by the United States Armed Forces. To be able to use this in Grand Theft Auto V is a weapon fanatic's dream come true.
5 Gun Sounds Overhaul
Realistic sounds make Grand Theft Auto V more immersive than any other Grand Theft Auto game. Gun Sounds Overhaul does precisely what its name suggests by giving the sounds of the guns a complete overhaul.
The mod includes sounds for Russian weapons, which goes to show how much detail is in this mod. An overhaul to the weapons' sounds is what Grand Theft Auto V needs, and it's what users Suspect, Hardcore Liberal, and JoarE have brought to players.
4 Ripplers Realism
Ripplers Realism brings the level of realism in Grand Theft Auto V to a whole new level. The question is not what does it do, but what are the many things that Ripplers Realism provides? For starters, it adds a realistic recoil that is not straight up and down like in the vanilla version.
It also increases the fire rate of all weapons, which is a nice change from the slow fire rate that weapons had previously. Guns feel more responsive after downloading this Grand Theft Auto V mod. It's a must-have for mod and weapon enthusiasts alike.
3 Real Weapons V [Animated]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is one of the most influential first-person shooters in video games. Real Weapons V [Animated] is a mod that enables players to use real weapons from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered.
Rather than change the names of weapons like another mod on this list does, it incorporates new guns. Grand Theft Auto V has a plethora of weapons to choose from, but in this case, more is better.
2 Real Weapon Names
This simple mod adds the real names of guns in Grand Theft Auto V. Like the vehicles of the game, the weapons are not named after their real-world counterpart. To have a false name is not what Grand Theft Auto V should be about.
This mod does what should've been done in the first place by adding the proper real names of the Grand Theft Auto V weapons. You won't want to go back after installing this mod. It provides immersion on a unique level.
1 Desert Eagle (Black & Chrome versions)
A plethora of weapon mods are available for download with Grand Theft Auto V. Some of these add new guns to the game that can enhance gameplay. If you're a gun enthusiast or have played a few first-person shooter games, chances are you're familiar with the Desert Eagle.
The Desert Eagle is recognized for its excessive power in relation to its size. The stability of the weapon isn't the greatest, but steadfast players will love this pistol. Initially not available in the base game, the Desert Eagle joins Grand Theft Auto V as part of this mod.