Here I am going to show you how to replace your default weapon models for custom ones. Before we start replacing models though I am going to explain the different models that are used for each weapon. There are actually 3 models per weapon. Why? One is the weapon you see laying on the ground(w_), one is what you see the other players holding(p_), and one is for what you see yourself holding(v_). To break it down even better I am going to show you examples using the 9mm Automatic Rifle also known as 9mmAR.

The first one is the w_ model, in this case w_9mmAR.



This one is the p_ model (p_9mmAR) which is what you see other people holding.



And last is the v_ model (v_9mmAR). This is what you see yourself holding.




For this demonstration we are going to use the m41a model from the movie Aliens. This particular model comes with custom sounds but we will save custom sounds for another lesson. To replace these models find your Half-Life/Valve installation file. The location is usually "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\acco unt name\half-life\valve". Inside of the valve folder you should see a folder named "models". If not create one. Open the models folder and now place the 3 models from the m41a zip into here.



Now that we have done that, make sure you restart HalfLife then jump in a game and enjoy your new models...







This weapon model and more can be found in the download section of the website.

*Special thanks to my girlfriend Candy who does not play anymore but volunteered to pose for screenshots of weapons being held*