Inland vs Hurst shifter...what makes Hurst better?

The inland feels a little more sloppy but works fine.

The hurst feels much more solid mechanically and snaps into place much more solid and you don't feel the extra give when you jamb it into gear with the Hurst as opposed to the inland.
I actually enjoyed my inland and never had a problem with it.
I also liked the reverse T handle operation.

I like the Hurst for the cool factor and the pistol grip lever plus it feels much more stout in every way.