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Garrett Pro-Pointer vs. DetectorPro Pistol Probe?

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Erik in NJ

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Anyone have any opinions on which is the better pinpointer? I haven't seen either in person and am not aware of the various features of each. Have been using a VibraProbe for the past 8 years.
 
Got the Pro-Pointer about a month ago and have to say I like it better than my old Vibra-Probe. Pro-Pointer does detect at around 1 1/2" so at least you know you are getting close, unless of course it is a larger item it will pick up a bit farther away. Nice thing is it has audible and vibration, but you cannot turn the audio off, but a piece of electrical tape over the small speaker will take care of that if you don't want everyone else to be alerted to your finds. I find that it works really great in the tot lots and the parks. I usually just run the Pro-Pointer around the area where I got the signal with my detector and if it is close to the top the pinpointer picks it up and no need to dig a plug, just pop it out of there. Hope that helps, but I know nothing about the pistol probe other than if I seen someone in the park with a gun looking device I might have second thoughts and maybe be making a call to you know who.
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DJH
 
I just ordered both a Pistol Probe(PI) and a XT-70 on Friday. I am convinced it is MUCH deeper than the Garrett Pro-Pointer(VLF, 12 kHz).
 
I own the pistol probe.It is very deep almost too deep I know sounds crazy but hear me out. If you have clean ground only one target in the hole, you cannot beat it it will go at least 4 inches on a dime.But if there is alot of junk around your target it will pick all of it up....Old cellar hole with lots of nails around and junk maybe a problem ? In the corn field or pretty clean ground you cannot beat that probe it is so strong it truly is Amazing.
I like it.
nightsout
 
Hi Erik. Can't compare as I don't have them side by side to compare. I did get myself the Garrett Pro-Pointer and so far I like it. Not that sensitive as far as dimes go, but the bigger stuff seems to come in strong and what I really like is that not only does the tip of the probe pick up your target, the whole length of the shaft does as well at 360 degrees.

Eddie
 
I recently got the Garrett pro pointer and I am extremely happy with it and that light on it , lights up the inside of a dig hole very well at night .Holster holds the probe very well also . A very well designed and manufactured product .Does not look like a gun or anything threatening at all . It works well and is worth the money .

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George
 
dirt doctor said:
I recently got the Garrett pro pointer and I am extremely happy with it and that light on it , lights up the inside of a dig hole very well at night .Holster holds the probe very well also . A very well designed and manufactured product .Does not look like a gun or anything threatening at all . It works well and is worth the money .

H H ,
George
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Aggree i really like mine.
 
We carry both of them and I like them both. I like the water resistant idea, also the led light is excellent for evening hunting etc. and like the fact that the signal gets stronger as you get closer.

http://www.kellycodetectors.com/vibra/handhelds.htm
 
Just got the 12/08 issue of Lost Treasure and on pages 24-26 there is a review of Garrett's Pro-Pointer.
 
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