diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm
index ec8ea86d24..753adf7ff4 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_WEAPON
 
-/datum/crafting_recipe/ishotgun // smaller and more versatile gun requires some better materials
+/datum/crafting_recipe/ishotgun 
 	name = "Improvised Shotgun"
 	result = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/doublebarrel/improvised
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/pipe = 2, // putting a large amount of meaningless timegates by forcing people to turn base resources into upgraded resources kinda sucks
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@
 /datum/crafting_recipe/rifle_receiver
 	name = "Improvised Rifle Receiver"
 	result = /obj/item/weaponcrafting/improvised_parts/rifle_receiver
-	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 15) // you can carry multiple shotguns
+	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 15)
 	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER, TOOL_WELDER)
 	time = 25
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
@@ -417,10 +417,9 @@
 /datum/crafting_recipe/shotgun_receiver
 	name = "Improvised Shotgun Receiver"
 	result = /obj/item/weaponcrafting/improvised_parts/shotgun_receiver
-	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 15,
-				/obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel = 1) // requires access or hacking since shotgun is better
+	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 10) // shotgun does less damage than the rifle and can't 1shot but is more portable
 	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER, TOOL_WELDER)
-	time = 25
+	time = 20
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_PARTS
 
@@ -432,6 +431,6 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 3,
 				/obj/item/assembly/igniter = 1)
 	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER, TOOL_WELDER)
-	time = 25
+	time = 20
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_PARTS
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm
index 0026a612e0..37b23402f1 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/doublebarrel/improvised
 	name = "improvised shotgun"
-	desc = "A shoddy break-action breechloaded shotgun. Its lacklustre construction shows in its lesser effectiveness."
+	desc = "A shoddy break-action breechloaded shotgun. Less ammo-efficient than an actual shotgun, but still packs a punch."
 	icon_state = "ishotgun"
 	item_state = "shotgun"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
@@ -339,7 +339,6 @@
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/improvised
 	sawn_desc = "I'm just here for the gasoline."
 	unique_reskin = null
-	projectile_damage_multiplier = 0.9
 	var/slung = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/doublebarrel/improvised/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user, params)