diff --git a/source/st_stuff.c b/source/st_stuff.c
index 0fc9850..6e019ec 100644
--- a/source/st_stuff.c
+++ b/source/st_stuff.c
@@ -388,6 +388,10 @@ static void ST_doRefresh(void)
 
 static boolean ST_NeedUpdate()
 {
+	// ready weapon ammo
+	if(_g->w_ready.oldnum != *_g->w_ready.num)
+        return true;
+	
     if(_g->st_health.n.oldnum != *_g->st_health.n.num)
         return true;