diff --git a/binary/dlls/shotgun.cpp b/binary/dlls/shotgun.cpp
index d06267b7..1fffc200 100644
--- a/binary/dlls/shotgun.cpp
+++ b/binary/dlls/shotgun.cpp
@@ -157,6 +157,9 @@ void CShotgun::PrimaryAttack()
 
 	m_pPlayer->pev->effects = (int)(m_pPlayer->pev->effects) | EF_MUZZLEFLASH;
 
+	// player "shoot" animation
+	m_pPlayer->SetAnimation(PLAYER_ATTACK1);
+
 	Vector vecSrc    = m_pPlayer->GetGunPosition( );
 	Vector vecAiming = m_pPlayer->GetAutoaimVector( AUTOAIM_5DEGREES );
 	Vector vecDir    = m_pPlayer->FireBulletsPlayer( 4, vecSrc, vecAiming, VECTOR_CONE_DM_SHOTGUN, 2048, BULLET_PLAYER_BUCKSHOT, 0, 0, m_pPlayer->pev, m_pPlayer->random_seed );