diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.cpp b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.cpp
index c5d50367197..ae6b929a479 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.cpp
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.cpp
@@ -245,6 +245,11 @@ bool CTFWeaponFlameBall::HasFullCharge() const
 	return pOwner->m_Shared.GetItemChargeMeter( LOADOUT_POSITION_PRIMARY) >= 100.f;
 }
 
+bool CTFWeaponFlameBall::CanInspect() const
+{
+    return BaseClass::CanInspect() && HasFullCharge();
+}
+
 void CTFWeaponFlameBall::ItemPostFrame( void )
 {
 	CTFPlayer *pOwner = ToTFPlayer( GetPlayerOwner() );
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.h b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.h
index 539f8cbe523..0505d6b2873 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.h
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_dragons_fury.h
@@ -55,6 +55,8 @@ class CTFWeaponFlameBall : public CTFFlameThrower
 	virtual void	OnResourceMeterFilled() OVERRIDE;
 	virtual float	GetMeterMultiplier() const OVERRIDE;
 
+	virtual bool	CanInspect() const OVERRIDE;
+
 #ifdef GAME_DLL
 	virtual float GetInitialAfterburnDuration() const OVERRIDE { return 0.f; }
 	void RefundAmmo( int nAmmo );
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.cpp b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.cpp
index 28e51555383..57214287427 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.cpp
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.cpp
@@ -509,6 +509,14 @@ void CTFFlameThrower::UpdateOnRemove( void )
 	BaseClass::UpdateOnRemove();
 }
 
+//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Purpose:
+//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+bool CTFFlameThrower::CanInspect() const
+{
+    return BaseClass::CanInspect() && !IsFiring();
+}
+
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Purpose: 
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.h b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.h
index 96f7344e599..62efc00a8cb 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.h
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_flamethrower.h
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ class CTFFlameThrower : public CTFWeaponBaseGun
 	bool			EffectMeterShouldFlash( void );
 
 	virtual bool	Deploy( void ) OVERRIDE;
+	virtual bool	CanInspect() const OVERRIDE;
 
 #if defined( CLIENT_DLL )
 
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.cpp b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.cpp
index b81b9b29372..c79e1b29280 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.cpp
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.cpp
@@ -545,6 +545,16 @@ float CTFGrenadeLauncher::GetChargeMaxTime( void )
 	return GetMortarDetonateTimeLength();
 }
 
+bool CTFGrenadeLauncher::CanInspect() const
+{
+    // we are charging a ball, so don't inspect
+    if ( m_flDetonateTime > gpGlobals->curtime )
+    {
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    return BaseClass::CanInspect();
+}
 
 void CTFGrenadeLauncher::ResetDetonateTime()
 {
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.h b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.h
index 6bf5b606e0a..ae311730fad 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.h
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weapon_grenadelauncher.h
@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@ class CTFGrenadeLauncher : public CTFWeaponBaseGun, public ITFChargeUpWeapon
 	virtual float GetChargeBeginTime( void );
 	virtual float GetChargeMaxTime( void );
 
+	virtual bool	CanInspect() const OVERRIDE;
+
 	void LaunchGrenade( void );
 
 	void AddDonkVictim( const CBaseEntity* pVictim );
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.cpp b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.cpp
index 091e9da7cc0..512325d6138 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.cpp
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.cpp
@@ -2068,8 +2068,10 @@ bool CTFWeaponBase::ReloadSingly( void )
 	case TF_RELOAD_FINISH:
 	default:
 		{
+			// we create a variable that tracks from curtime to the time + the duration of the finish reload activity
 			if ( SendWeaponAnim( ACT_RELOAD_FINISH ) )
 			{
+				m_flTimeFinishReloadSingly = gpGlobals->curtime + SequenceDuration();
 				// We're done, allow primary attack as soon as we like unless we're an energy weapon.
 //				if ( IsEnergyWeapon() )
 //				{
@@ -2572,6 +2574,24 @@ void CTFWeaponBase::HandleInspect()
 	// first time pressing inspecting key
 	if ( !m_bInspecting && pPlayer->IsInspecting() )
 	{
+		// Don't inspect while reloading or zooming. TF_COND_ZOOMED for the Classic
+		if ( IsReloading() || pPlayer->m_Shared.InCond( TF_COND_AIMING ) || pPlayer->m_Shared.InCond( TF_COND_ZOOMED ) )
+		{
+			return;
+		}
+
+		// Don't inspect if the player has just fired
+		if ( gpGlobals->curtime < m_flNextPrimaryAttack )
+		{
+			return;
+		}
+		
+		// Don't inspect if the weapon isn't idle after reloading the last bullet
+		if ( gpGlobals->curtime < m_flTimeFinishReloadSingly )
+		{
+			return;
+		}
+		
 		m_nInspectStage = INSPECT_INVALID;
 		m_flInspectAnimEndTime = -1.f;
 		if ( SendWeaponAnim( GetInspectActivity( INSPECT_START ) ) )
diff --git a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.h b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.h
index aba20f62157..e3280be2edf 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.h
+++ b/src/game/shared/tf/tf_weaponbase.h
@@ -710,6 +710,8 @@ class CTFWeaponBase : public CBaseCombatWeapon, public IHasOwner, public IHasGen
 	int				m_iLastCritCheckFrame;
 	int				m_iCurrentSeed;
 	float			m_flLastRapidFireCritCheckTime;
+	
+	float			m_flTimeFinishReloadSingly;		// tc2
 
 	float			m_flLastDeployTime;
 	float 			m_flLastReadyTime;