As of June 16th, this mod only works with the DX11, Non-RT Version of the game.

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-Update 01/29/22-
Added a complete black texture as an optional file
-==REQUIRES MAIN MOD FILE TO OVERWRITE==-

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Greetings,

while i was happy, that Capcom at least explained, why Jill wasn't using her trusty Beretta service arm  throughout her escape from Raccoon City, i still kind of felt let down, that it became a mere bonus feature upon first playthrough. It was also a bummer, that you still couldn't see your equipped pistol during cutscenes.

Since i now know, how to create mods for Resident Evil 2 as well as RE3, i decided to scratch one of my few itches with  this game.
Introducing, the M9 Beretta "Samurai Edge" mod, replacing the model of the default Glock 19.

It comes with the following features:
- fully animated model* (with one exception, see sidenotes)
- appears both ingame, inventory menu and cutscenes
- all upgrades available and visualy represented
- red dot sight replaced with a red dot laser, imported from RE2

What's not available:
- no custom skin
- no actual laser, Sorry.
- no inventory icons
- no renaming

known issues:
model uses the Samurai Edge for textures origins.
If you happen to have a custom skin for the Samurai Edge, it will most likely affect this mod too

Sidenotes
I know, it looks kind of weird; Jill picking up a S.T.A.R.S Beretta from a regular cop.
I'd rather have it to be a regular, black M9 but i'm unable to edit textures at the moment.

It would have made a whole lot more sense for her to pick up a Browning HP, since this is supposed to be the official RPD issued sidearm.
But i hate this gun far more than a Glock and if i can have a choice between all three, i'd still pick up the Beretta.

I mentioned an exception for the animations, right?
This M9 is depicted as a double action pistol. The hammer remains uncocked. Some gun enthusiasts may wanna' hang me for this, but i kept it this way on purpose. There needs to be a small difference in appearance between my mod and the real Samurai Edge as well as an explanation, why the gun fires a little bit slower.

This mod is intended for all those among us, who'd rather wanna' see a Beretta instead of a Glock but still upgrade the gun. It's also available to all those, who'd rather want to use the real deal and also see Jill using it in cutscenes.

Update 08/21/20
Adjusted the position of the laser module to reduce clipping and appear more natural. (Original was too close to the receiver)

Update 08/25/20
I have included an optional file with edited textures.
With many thanks to Snipzu for doing the work, the weapon now comes with a blank slide and without
any S.T.A.R.S insignia, giving it more of a "standard RPD issued
firearm" vibe.