diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index 7841b9f966..9e69e08792 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -995,10 +995,11 @@
 		damage_result = armor_damage_reduction(GLOB.marine_ranged, damage, armor, P.ammo.penetration)
 
 		if(damage_result <= 20)
-			to_chat(src,SPAN_XENONOTICE("Your armor absorbs the force of [P]!"))
+			to_chat(src,SPAN_XENONOTICE("Your armor reduces the power of [P]!"))
+			bullet_ping(P)
 		if(damage_result <= 10)
 			bullet_ping(P)
-			visible_message(SPAN_AVOIDHARM("[src]'s armor deflects [P]!"))
+			visible_message(SPAN_AVOIDHARM("[src]'s armor defeats [P]!"))
 			if(damage_result < 1)
                 damage_result = 0
 			if(P.ammo.sound_armor) playsound(src, P.ammo.sound_armor, 50, 1)