diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index d055a37c545..49f2bd0d215 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -363,9 +363,9 @@
 
 	if(!is_offhand && user.a_intent == I_HURT) // no recursion
 		var/obj/item/gun/SG = user.get_inactive_hand()
-		if(istype(SG))
-			var/decreased_accuracy = (SG.w_class * 2) - SG.offhand_accuracy
-			addtimer(CALLBACK(SG, PROC_REF(Fire), target, user, clickparams, pointblank, reflex, decreased_accuracy, TRUE), 5)
+		if(istype(SG) && SG.w_class <= w_class)
+			var/decreased_accuracy = SG.w_class - SG.offhand_accuracy
+			addtimer(CALLBACK(SG, PROC_REF(Fire), target, user, clickparams, pointblank, reflex, decreased_accuracy, TRUE), 1)
 
 	//actually attempt to shoot
 	var/turf/targloc = get_turf(target) //cache this in case target gets deleted during shooting, e.g. if it was a securitron that got destroyed.
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-dual_wielding_buff.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-dual_wielding_buff.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..234c94a9ede
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-dual_wielding_buff.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - tweak: "Tweaked dual-wielding penalties to not be as harsh and to fire faster. It still works best with smaller weapons such as pistols."
+  - tweak: "Tweaked dual-wielding to only apply if its smaller or the same size as your main firearm, this makes it easier to pull out a pistol and use only that."