Replacement Set Screw

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I recently purchased a Taurus PT1911 and discovered the rear sight set Screw was missing after shooting it at the range:mad:. Rear sight had drifted way off. I've since contacted the dealer who referred me to the Taurus warranty/repair center (Snap shots, Quebec). They agreed to send me one but are not sure when the bulk shipment of replacement parts from Taurus will arrive. As a last resort i visited a local Brafasco. The sales guy actually gave it to me for free, but it's about two inches long.
Should i try cutting/breaking it to size? Or if someone knows where i can purchase it. Any info will be helpful.
 
Take it to a bench grinder and on the edge of the wheel cut a V groove 360 degrees in the set screw a little longer than you need for finished length. Snap it off. Clean it up on the grinding wheel side surface nice and square and chamfer the ground end. Add loctite and install on your gun. Done!
 
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