Switching hands in CS:GO is a crucial skill that can give you a significant advantage during gameplay. I'll show you the quickest and most effective ways to switch your weapon between your left and right hand.

The simplest method is using the "cl_righthand" console command. Here's how to do it:

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

For quicker switching, you can create a toggle bind. Here's the command:

bind "key" "toggle cl_righthand 0 1"

Replace "key" with any keyboard key you prefer. I recommend using a easily accessible key like "V" or "H".

You can also create specific binds for different situations:

bind "key" "cl_righthand 1" (Forces right hand)
bind "key" "cl_righthand 0" (Forces left hand)

Pro tip: Many players switch hands based on which side of an obstacle they're peeking from. This gives you better visibility by moving your weapon model out of the way.

To make these settings permanent, add your preferred commands to your autoexec.cfg file:

1. Navigate to your CS:GO config folder
2. Open or create autoexec.cfg
3. Add your chosen bind command
4. Save the file

Remember that hand switching is purely visual and doesn't affect weapon accuracy or performance. It's all about maximizing your field of view and personal comfort.

Quick troubleshooting:

- If commands aren't working, ensure your console is enabled
- Check if your autoexec.cfg is properly configured
- Verify that you haven't bound the key to another action

These settings work in both CS:GO and Counter-Strike 2, so you can apply the same principles regardless of which version you're playing.

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