diff --git a/examples/weapons/pistol/pistol.js b/examples/weapons/pistol/pistol.js
index 1cd06dc436..94c4ce039f 100644
--- a/examples/weapons/pistol/pistol.js
+++ b/examples/weapons/pistol/pistol.js
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
         }
         this.fireSound = SoundCache.getSound("https://s3.amazonaws.com/hifi-public/sounds/Guns/GUN-SHOT2.raw");
         this.ricochetSound = SoundCache.getSound("https://s3.amazonaws.com/hifi-public/sounds/Guns/Ricochet.L.wav");
-        this.playRichochetSoundChance = 0.7;
+        this.playRichochetSoundChance = 0.1;
         this.fireVolume = 0.5;
         this.bulletForce = 10;