diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 7cc4b3fab0..663f5f7878 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -712,7 +712,7 @@
 		recoil = initial(recoil)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 	if(firemodes.len > 1)
 		var/datum/firemode/current_mode = firemodes[sel_mode]
 		to_chat(user, "The fire selector is set to [current_mode.name].")
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
index 207d64e6f6..c87c37a085 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	return null
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/examine(mob/user)
-	..(user)
+	. = ..()
 	if(power_supply)
 		var/shots_remaining = round(power_supply.charge / charge_cost)
 		user << "Has [shots_remaining] shot\s remaining."