diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armor.dm
index df9e3b7c173..c6abaa60158 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armor.dm
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armor/armorplate/merc
 	name = "heavy armor plate"
 	desc = "A ceramics-reinforced synthetic armor plate, providing state of of the art protection. Attaches to a plate carrier."
-	icon_state = "armor_heavy"
+	icon_state = "armor_merc"
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 60, laser = 60, energy = 40, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 //////////////
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
index a22e2c57ee1..08470fd9bbc 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 		clear_holster()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
-	if (has_suit)	//if we are part of a suit
+	if (has_suit && (slot & ACCESSORY_SLOT_UTILITY))	//if we are part of a suit
 		if (holstered)
 			unholster(user)
 		return