Originally Posted by Woodreaux
the impetus for my question is that I want to change a grip cap screw from a Philips to a slotted screw. so I really need a wood screw with a head that I can slot.

A worthy cause, indeed. Would you not need a wood screw for this purpose?

https://connecticutshotgun.co/0-468-wood-gun-screw/

https://connecticutshotgun.co/0-748-wood-gun-screw/

SRH