diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
index daa49123..65f57357 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
@@ -1483,7 +1483,7 @@ datum/design/nuclear_gun
 	build_type = PROTOLATHE
 	materials = list("$metal" = 5000, "$glass" = 1000, "$uranium" = 500)
 	reliability_base = 76
-	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/gun/nuclear"
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/rifle/gun/nuclear"
 	locked = 1
 
 datum/design/stunrevolver