diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/modular/laser_base.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/modular/laser_base.dm
index 971e88cc41e..ac7f1810f8e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/modular/laser_base.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/modular/laser_base.dm
@@ -413,6 +413,7 @@
 	A.forceMove(an)
 	an.item = A
 	A.updatetype()
+	A.try_recharge()
 	A.pin = null
 	gun_mods = null
 	focusing_lens = null
diff --git a/html/changelogs/llywelwyn-self-recharge-modular.yml b/html/changelogs/llywelwyn-self-recharge-modular.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..0ca2ce76226
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/llywelwyn-self-recharge-modular.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: llywelwyn
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Modular energy guns with a reactor now self-recharge from assembly, instead of only starting after the first shot is fired."