To close this one out, this did worked great at cleaning up the threads on the stock threads:
HSS 3mm X 0.5 Metric Right Hand Round Die, Machine Thread Die M3 X 0.5mm Pitch for Mold Machining, Alloy Steel, It Can Process Steel, Cast Iron, Copper And Aluminum. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NXNBSW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_HK0RR605F6RSQEAMPTZ3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Ultimately though shout out to u/yetisoldier for hooking me up with a 28mm screw that worked perfect! Even better than factory, to be exact ๐