Switching hands in CS:GO can give you a significant tactical advantage, especially when peeking around corners. I'll show you the quickest ways to do this, including both temporary and permanent methods.

The fastest way to switch hands in CS:GO is by using the "cl_righthand" console command. Here's how to do it:

1. Enable the Developer Console in your game settings
2. Press the ~ key to open the console
3. Type "cl_righthand 0" for left-hand view
4. Type "cl_righthand 1" for right-hand view

For quicker switching during gameplay, you can create a simple toggle bind:

1. Open the console
2. Enter this command: bind "key" "toggle cl_righthand 0 1"
3. Replace "key" with your preferred keyboard key

For example, if you want to use the V key, type:

bind "v" "toggle cl_righthand 0 1"

You can also set up different viewmodel positions using these commands:

viewmodel_offset_x (controls left/right position)
viewmodel_offset_y (controls forward/back position)
viewmodel_offset_z (controls up/down position)

Pro tip: Many players switch hands based on which side of their screen they're peeking from. Use left-hand view when peeking right corners, and right-hand view when peeking left corners. This gives you better visibility of the angle you're holding.

If you want to make these settings permanent, add them to your autoexec.cfg file:

1. Navigate to your CS:GO cfg folder
2. Create or open autoexec.cfg
3. Add your preferred hand-switching commands
4. Save the file

Remember that switching hands is purely visual and doesn't affect bullet accuracy or weapon handling. It's all about maximizing your field of view around corners and finding what feels most comfortable for your playstyle.

These settings will persist after game restarts, and you can always modify them through the console at any time. Practice switching hands in deathmatch or casual games before trying it in competitive matches.

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