diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
index a72317ca466..8b331d13087 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
@@ -1,17 +1,20 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic
-	name = "prototype SMG"
-	desc = "A prototype three-round burst 9mm submachine gun, designated 'SABR'. Has a threaded barrel for suppressors."
-	icon_state = "saber"
-	w_class = 3
 	origin_tech = "combat=4;materials=2"
-	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/smgm9mm
+	w_class = 3
 	var/alarmed = 0
+	var/select = 1
 	can_suppress = 1
 	burst_size = 3
 	fire_delay = 2
-	var/select = 1
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Firemode"
 
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/proto
+	name = "prototype SMG"
+	desc = "A prototype three-round burst 9mm submachine gun, designated 'SABR'. Has a threaded barrel for suppressors."
+	icon_state = "saber"
+	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/smgm9mm
+	pin = null
+
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/update_icon()
 	..()
 	overlays.Cut()
@@ -234,4 +237,4 @@
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/Gunshot_smg.ogg'
 	can_suppress = 0
 	burst_size = 4
-	fire_delay = 1
+	fire_delay = 1
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
index bee7bdac738..aeac82800b8 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 	req_tech = list("combat" = 4, "materials" = 3)
 	build_type = PROTOLATHE
 	materials = list("$metal" = 8000, "$silver" = 2000, "$diamond" = 1000)
-	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic
+	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/proto
 	category = list("Weapons")
 
 /datum/design/xray