17 HIDDEN Gun Hacks NO ONE Knows About (Pro Tips)

Published on December 6, 2025
Duration: 10:20

This guide details 17 lesser-known features and maintenance hacks found across various popular firearms, including AK variants, S&W M&P pistols, Mossberg shotguns, Beretta 92, Remington 870, Ruger 10/22 and LCP Max, AR-15/M16 platforms, Browning Auto-5, Walther P99, and the M1 Garand. Instruction covers utilizing built-in cleaning kits, adjustment tools, action locks, status indicators, and disassembly aids, emphasizing practical field use and safety.

Quick Summary

Discover hidden firearm features like the AK-47/74 buttstock cleaning kit compartment, the AK tool's use as a front sight adjuster, and the S&W M&P frame tool for disassembly. Learn about Mossberg action release levers, magazine dowels, Beretta 92 reversible mag releases, and more.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Disclaimer
  2. 00:58AK-74/AK-47 Buttstock Trapdoor
  3. 01:43AK Tool as Sight Adjuster
  4. 02:13S&W M&P Frame Tool
  5. 02:45Mossberg Action Release Lever
  6. 03:15Mossberg Magazine Dowel
  7. 03:45Beretta 92 Reversible Mag Release
  8. 04:15Remington 870 Action Bar Lock
  9. 04:43Ruger 10/22 Bolt Lock
  10. 05:21Ruger LCP Max Indicators
  11. 06:18M16/AR-15 Forward Assist
  12. 06:51Browning Auto-5 Magazine Cut-off
  13. 07:23Walther P99 Status Indicators
  14. 08:21Walther P99 Decocker
  15. 08:53M16/M4 Dust Cover
  16. 09:24M1 Garand Buttstock Cleaning Kit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the trapdoor on AK-47 and AK-74 rifle stocks?

The trapdoor found in the buttplate of fixed wooden stocks on AK-47 and AK-74 rifles is a compartment designed to store a compact cleaning kit and an oil bottle, facilitating field maintenance.

How can the AK combination tool be used for sight adjustment?

The standard AK cleaning kit includes a combination tool that doubles as a wrench specifically designed for adjusting the front sight post, allowing for precise corrections to both elevation and windage.

What is the function of the action release lever on Mossberg shotguns?

The action release lever on Mossberg shotguns, located behind the trigger guard, allows the user to cycle the action manually for inspection or unloading without needing to dry fire the weapon.

What hidden features does the Ruger LCP Max offer?

The Ruger LCP Max includes a loaded chamber indicator on the top of the slide for visual confirmation and a magazine disconnect safety that prevents the firearm from discharging if the magazine is removed.

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