Is a pistol grip shifter a good choice for power shifting/drag racing?

Back when I was a teenager. I HAD A CLOSE FRIEND who drove a 70 ls6 454 with a 4spd and 410 gears. He had the hurst t handle. He drove that car like he stole it. He never missed a gear power shifting and never had a problem! Nothing came lose , broke nothing! I dont like the t handle myself! I have a 71 cuda with the pistol grip and it's fun to drive. But I also have a 67 dart and 69 barracuda with 4spd with a ball. I prefer the ball.. everyone has their comfort zone!