I am utilizing custom player models that don't include custom hands. So, using 'hl1_coop_sv_custommodels 0' is really convenient for me as it prevents me from constantly seeings the default HEV Suit C_arms, which really bother me.

An easy fix for this minor bug would be either establishing 'hl1_coop_sv_custommodels 0' as a permanent setting throughout the entire campaign as well as fixing the peculiar bug that disables custom player models after death, or alternatively, replacing the default HEV C_arms with the Half-Life counterparts.

I hope my language was clear enough to communicate this annoyance. Thank you for your attention.