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Offline GrampaMike

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Pardner vs Topper
« on: April 25, 2004, 02:50:27 PM »
Which is best? Or is there any difference?

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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2004, 04:16:13 PM »
It all comes down to price aesthetics and presonal preference. They are essential the same gun, made in the same plant. Of course If you want a vent rib the new topper deluxe classic is the best. I prefer the nickle receiver but some people hate it.
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2004, 04:46:18 AM »
topper vs pardner
nickle reciever vs color case hardened reciever
black stocks vs stained hardwood
both have plastic butt plate
both have 3" chambers
both have fixed chokes

topper delux vs pardner turkey
nickle reciever vs matte black reciever
black stocks vs black stocks or cammo
both have recoil pads
both have 3.5" chambers
both have screw in chokes except pardner turkey cammo has fixed full

topper delux classic vs ----
topper delux with hardwood stocks and vent rib barrel

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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2004, 06:53:12 AM »
Thanks Markus and Scruffy!

I still do not have a 2004 color catalog.  Looks like Markus is right, its just personal preferences.  Never seen one of the nickel receivers up close.

Thanks again. Mike
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2004, 06:56:18 AM »
you can also look here - http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=3

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