I'm running Windows 8.1 and a fresh install of Fallout New Vegas with no mods so far. I've stumbled upon a weird issue that I haven't encountered or read about before. If you do this before you build the Bashed Patch, you won't need to repeat these steps. Once all three entries are deleted, save all three mods FTW. Under 'Flags 1', right click on the entry labeled 'Don't Use 1st Person IS Animation' and select remove. Click on the Wattz Laser Rifle entry, and scroll down on the right side window until you reach a section labeled 'DNAM -'. Once everything finishes loading, expand 'Project Nevada - EVE All DLC.esp'. esp'(also the Bashed Patch if you've built one already). Load up FNVEdit through MO, and only tick 'Project Nevada - Equipment.esm', 'Project Nevada - WMX.esp' and 'Project Nevada - EVE All DLC. Did you figure out a solution to this issue? Sorry but I didn't really understand the things you said about removing the 'DNAM - flags 1.' Could someone explain it step by step? I also have this issue and it's a bit annoying at least at the start of the game when you don't have any other weapon.