Agreed, the advantages of the pistol are: A balanced position to run from, Great playaction fakes due to QB turning his back, and easier for a running QB to get out, if they choose. it has the same pasing concepts as every other offense.
to those that watch it in college it is used a variety of ways, power running, passing, option and misdirection. I would like to see it because it is different. This is why I've decided that I will like Gailey as he designs interesting plays and offensive concepts.