Mastiff choke actuation method

Hi
Is there any reason i can`t replace the current rotary `indexed`choke lever for a `traditional`friction horizontal one? The standard one requires the drilling of a location hole in the `bars to prevent rotation.
or maybe a bicycle gear thumbthifter 
Is there any reason i can`t replace the current rotary `indexed`choke lever for a `traditional`friction horizontal one? The standard one requires the drilling of a location hole in the `bars to prevent rotation.

