diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm
index c77dcc07595..a00f6f16747 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm
@@ -180,6 +180,9 @@
 	max_ammo = 8
 	multiple_sprites = 2
 
+/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m10mm/empty		//for maint drops
+	max_ammo = 1
+
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m45
 	name = "handgun magazine (.45)"
 	icon_state = "45-8"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
index b2c0aa823be..a0858bbb9ad 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
@@ -26,6 +26,14 @@
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m45
 	can_suppress = 0
 
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol/empty	//empty stetchshit for maint spawns
+	desc = "A small, easily concealable 10mm handgun. Had a threaded barrel for suppressors."
+	can_suppress = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol/empty/New()
+		magazine = new /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m10mm/empty(src)
+		..()
+
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol/deagle
 	name = "desert eagle"
 	desc = "A robust .50 AE handgun."