All the vanilla weapons IMO suck because they are built to go with PA, so are way too long and bulky, even compared to real-world early 20th century weapons. This includes the lasers. Unfortunately, I think this also includes Daks combat rifle redue and similar mods... and the Bullpup Bozar... they are cartoonishly big.

On the other hand, most tactical modern weapons just don't fit.

Let's say I want to use replacers (or make them if not available) for all the vanilla weapons that weapons lore friendly, cool, AND somewhat realistic in scale... which ones should I use

To this list, I can add:

• Deadpool2099's service rifle to replace Assault Rifles.
• The beautiful (but not very accessorized ) EM2 #9 to replace Combat Rifles (or maybe other way around with the service rifle)
• The SMG from Miami Misadventures to replace the SMG.

EDIT: From suggestions,

• the Sten MkII.

• Grease Gun SMG

What else? Anything that is good for lasers that is not the AER-15 (too clean/modern).