Fast Gun info?

[Pete_k]

Picked up a used set of Fast Guns last summer. So had those when we found our new to use camper. There the Vintage style.

But the Eagle cap came with the new style Fast Guns. Looks to be almost new. The dark colored ones.

So wondering if the old style would be better then the new style? Being I have both, sure can test them both out.
But not sure on the ones to keep.
I know lucky to have a set, then find myself with 2 sets.

[K_Mac]

I too have the older style, You only have to get your finger(s) pinched or twisted once when removing then you'll know better.

[trail-explorer]

I like the vintage style better. No edges to dig in to your fingers (on the handles).

They got redesigned probably as a way to reduce the manufacturing cost.

The name "fast-gun" came from the fact that the handle was like what an old lever action rifle had.

Younger folk didn't understand the concept of "putting your hand in the loop" like you do when chambering a round in a lever action rifle. Instead, they'd grab the whole handle and then smash their fingers. Maybe that's why they got redesigned.

[Pete_k]

Thanks guys! I'm going to run both sets for a few weeks each. Then see what I like the best.
As for removing to fuel, the new Ram. Thats not an issue, Dually fender has fuel cap more towards the middle. Glad of that and nice to fuel up that 50 gallon tank. Without having to remove the fast gun.
I also picked up a set of the fastgun locks. Guy sold them to me for $30. Looked new, he told me the price. So I was nice and bought those.

[Slymer]

We have the vintage with the looped handles. They are very handy. When gassing up I have to take the front one off to get access so instead of dropping it on the ground I just hang it from the loop on the handle on the rear Fastgun until I am finished with the pump. Also, when off the truck at a campground I started thinking if someone steals these I am in a hell of a mess. I use a lock for each pair to hang them from the loops on the campers tie-down bracket. This saves having to store them in the truck or camper. Two times I noticed that one of my Fastguns was swinging in the wind as I drove. It had disengaged at the bottom. Upon inspection when I took them apart there was an issue with two internal rod threads. Some were flat, just like you will find at the very bottom as the threading was finishing on the machine. Torklift immediately sent me two new internal rods. All good ever since. Great customer service.

[jimh406]

My old style ones are almost 16 years old. What I see as the difference is handle. When mine are tight, it seems that I have to be careful to loosen them without getting my fingers hit by the handle. I don't know if the newer design would be better or not for that.

[Bedlam]

The newer ones are supposed to be more ergonomic, but I like the old style better. Really, only the handles changed and the rest is the same.