diff --git a/src/objects/shrink.c b/src/objects/shrink.c
index 6067ea8da..b1ce1c908 100644
--- a/src/objects/shrink.c
+++ b/src/objects/shrink.c
@@ -606,9 +606,11 @@ boolean Obj_ShrinkLaserCollide(mobj_t *gun, mobj_t *victim)
 	else
 	{
 		// Bullshit contact. Let 'em off for free.
-		if (scale < FRACUNIT/4)
+		if (scale < FRACUNIT/3)
 			return true;
 
+		scale = Easing_InSine(scale, 0, FRACUNIT);
+
 		if (prevTimer > 0)
 		{
 			// Dock some Grow time.