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Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? #1217022
04/16/12 06:27 PM
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Hello! This product looks cool and was thinking of adding it to my new 2012 Challenger 6spd. Can anyone give me feedback on their results, pros and cons? Thanks


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217023
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I put one on my '09 Challenger. Pros are it looks real good, and draws a lot of attention at cruises, I'm always amazed at the number of people I see sticking their heads into my car to check out the shifter! It also only took about 10 minutes to install it.
Cons are that the boot doesn't retain to the shaft with the factory retainer clip, instead they supply one of those serrated plastic straps like you use on a plastic leaf bag, and when driving I hear a little rattling noise coming from the shifter that I believe comes from the boot not being securely retained to the handle. And the shifter has a long throw. Mopar offers a pistol grip shifter assembly complete with linkage assembly to convert to a short throw pistol grip, which would be better, but it is around 2X what Gunslingers handle costs.

Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217024
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pistol grip looks good anywhere....any type

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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: Mastershake340] #1217025
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CRIKEY! You weren't kidding the price for the whole Mopar kit is pretty large. Is the stroke that much longer than stock that it causes discomfort? The Gunslinger kit looks cool and isn't $700. Thanks


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217026
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IM planning on getting one, I just havent gotten around to ordering it yet. I hatehatehate the OE 6 speed shifter. I little bit longer of a throw wont bother me to get a better grip and more positive control.


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217027
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I opted for the Hurst shifter and repop E-body handle on my '09 SRT8. By the time I pieced the various parts together from various vendors it was about the same $700 price tag as the MP offering which is just a re-boxed Hurst.

No regrets, it's lots better looking and feeling than the factory shifter/handle.

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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1217028
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I just picked one up at Mats I am about to install it soon to replace the white ball hurst shifter I have now. Any install tips?







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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: MrBelvedere2] #1217029
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The E-body handle sits a little higher than I like so I drilled another hole above the top hole in the handle and dropped the handle down some.


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1217030
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You did this to the Gunslinger version?


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217031
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No, the Gunslinger is just a handle that plugs into the factory shift mechanism. The Hurst replaces the factory mechanism and has provisions for both the factory-style plug-in handle and a two-bolt flat handle.


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: John_Kunkel] #1217032
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Either the Hurst or the Mopar version feels the best to me. Super positive, no slop.

The stock setup feels kind of rubbery


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217033
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So I get my new Gunslinger shift handle today...They were good with their customer service. I like everything but the way the boot looks. I must have it wrong because the zip tie thing doesn't look right. Maybe I will call them to get some clarification. Looks awesome next to the trim though.


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Re: Gunslinger pistol grip on YOUR new Challenger? [Re: 4boxers4] #1217034
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Now you just need to get the cat back exhaust so I can see if I like it!

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