diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
index 951d227a89..9962bb3424 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@
 	name = "combat shotgun"
 	desc = "A semi automatic shotgun with tactical furniture and a six-shell capacity underneath."
 	icon_state = "cshotgun"
-	fire_delay = 5
+	fire_delay = 3
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/com
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	unique_reskin = list("Tatical" = "cshotgun",