Which one.

[JoseBob]

Ok.  I just aquired a 12 ga 28" full choke H&R Topper.  1982 vintage.  The transfer bar/striker assy. LOL.  is in op.  I have a 1981 vintage 12 ga. Topper with Modified choke.  I want to make a 12 ga shorty. I need advice on which barrel to cut.  It would cost me $70 to send frame in to have it repaired.  Both Barrels lock up tight on several different frames I have.    Which one?
 
Draw a fine bead on em Son!!!!   Bobby

[quickdtoo]

H&R won't work on either one if that's where ya plan on sending it, they only work on firearms made since 1987, won't touch H&R Inc firearms which is what those are. Order a t-bar from Numrich and fix it yourself using Perklo's download instructions, link in the FAQs trigger work section.

Tim

[OldSchoolRanger]

JB - I would cut the full choked barrel.  My reasoning is that it is much easier to get a replacement full choke 12Ga in the classifieds than a modified choke 12Ga.  I'm only talking about the classifieds, not from the factory, which won't fit them to your gun for the reasons mentioned by quick.

Regarding the transfer bar/striker assembly which is in operable, I would take quicks advice and repair it yourself.  It's really not that hard.  If you don't feel you can do the repairs yourself, take it to a gunsmith, and have him also cut the barrel for you while your there.

[JoseBob]

Thanks for the replies.  Quick, I read the instructions by perklo.  I am purdy sure I can do it.  It is just that Numerich has the t-bar for $23.00 dollars.  I don't know if I want to put any more money into it.  I bought it for the barrel paying only $50.  I can put the stock set on the classifieds and get probably $35 back.  Keeping the frame to canibalize for what ever parts I may need later.   
 
The repair center for H&R, I believe in Indiana (may be wrong) said that they would do it but it is definitely out of warranty, so they would be doing the repair as a gunsmith only, not as a factory rep.  Anyway, I will probably cut the Full Choke to make my shorty.  The modified is just more versatile.  Thanks again...   Bobby

[OldSchoolRanger]

JB - You can pick up the transfer bar a lot cheaper than that.  You can get a complete set of internal parts (used) including the transfer bar, on ebay for around $35 shipped.

You can also try a post on the H&R WTB classifieds.  I'm sure that someone has one they could sell you for a lot less.  It's always better to have more than one (receiver).