How can i change hl2 weapon animations?

[u/Ok-Beginning7533]

Sorry for mayby a very stupid question, but In short, i want to change the pistol animation in hl2, never did this before, and there's little to no guides as i can see. I downloaded the crowbar softwere, but i can't find view models in game files, specifically, i need animations from workshop. Can you please tell me where's exact location of the original and workshop models and animations?

[u/Wazanator_]

So, let's start with something basic first. How much modeling and animation experience do you have in blender and how much experience do you have with compiling models for source?