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I was responding specifically and directly to Jim's post.

It would, perhaps, be reasonable to assume that the OP doesn't currently have the knowledge/facilities to make the screw himself and that...

It's not as difficult as some people make out or imagine, Jim. All that needs to be done is to ensure that there is an equal distance each side of where one intends the slot to go and this can be...

It's not too difficult to make the screw from scratch provided that you have access to a lathe. It's only a piece of bar turned down to size with thread cut on the end. Some people get excited about...

It's a raised head countersunk screw, with a straight screwdriver slot, and the thread size has already been stated by Jim. You shouldn't have too much trouble getting such a screw in a country like...

Is not the screw required, in this instance (for the hand-guard), have a UNF thread?

Why not take your existing screw down to your local hardware store and ask if they have something similar but slightly longer? A screw that is a little too long can be shortened. You may wish to take...