diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
index a874d48f67c..9306bc3899e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	origin_tech = "combat=2;materials=2"
 	w_class = 3.0
 	m_amt = 1000
-
+	recoil = 1
 	var/ammo_type = "/obj/item/ammo_casing/a357"
 	var/list/loaded = list()
 	var/max_shells = 7