Holosun 508T screws are just slightly too long. Advise needed

[RAM Engineer]

Trying to mount my 508T on my Gen5 G19. The included Holosun screws are just a bit too long, resulting in the back of the MOS plate getting wedged up so it’s not flush with the slide at the rear. I was thinking about just filing off the ends of the screws using an EZ-Lap medium diamond hone like I use on front Glock sights.

Ok way to do this?

Should I apply cold blue to the ends of the screw after filing down?

Thanks,
Jason

[GearFondler]

I use a belt grinder as it's much faster... a Dremel tool also works just fine. Just make sure you know when to stop.

[RAM Engineer]

I use a belt grinder as it's much faster... a Dremel tool also works just fine. Just make sure you know when to stop.

Thanks. What do you use to touch up the ends of the screws?

[GearFondler]

Thanks. What do you use to touch up the ends of the screws?

Use your diamond stones for that. Or a file.

[RAM Engineer]

Use your diamond stones for that. Or a file.

I meant like cold blueing, paint pen, etc.

[GearFondler]

I meant like cold blueing, paint pen, etc.

I've never bothered but sure, cold blue is probably a good idea.

[cornstalker]

Some wiring pliers have a machine screw cutter. Using that ensures that the threads get chased after the cut is made.

[Alpha Sierra]

Have you looked for the next shorter length in McMaster Carr or MSC?