diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 7a2a5f85c5b3..b8a4abc1b25b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@
 	accuracy_mult_unwielded = BASE_ACCURACY_MULT
 	scatter = SCATTER_AMOUNT_TIER_6
 	burst_scatter_mult = SCATTER_AMOUNT_TIER_7
-	set_burst_amount(BURST_AMOUNT_TIER_5)
+	set_burst_amount(BURST_AMOUNT_TIER_1)
 	scatter_unwielded = SCATTER_AMOUNT_TIER_6
 	damage_mult = BASE_BULLET_DAMAGE_MULT
 	damage_falloff_mult = DAMAGE_FALLOFF_TIER_10