diff --git a/dlls/shotgun.cpp b/dlls/shotgun.cpp
index 12e73ede..a08770b3 100644
--- a/dlls/shotgun.cpp
+++ b/dlls/shotgun.cpp
@@ -144,6 +144,9 @@ void CShotgun::PrimaryAttack()
 #endif
 	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 );