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Need Recommendation on a Pinpointer
- Thread starter JKabat
- Start date
fwcrawford
Well-known member
I have a vibraprobe and a garrett pinpointer.... I like the garrett better.
I get interference with the vibraprobe and I like the on/ off switch on the garrett.
Just my opinion,
Felix
I get interference with the vibraprobe and I like the on/ off switch on the garrett.
Just my opinion,
Felix
JK,there are a lot of factors to consider.What Metal Detector you currently use?With any upper end brand unit I would consider a in line Sunray Probe.The ergonomics of the Bullseye ll is great for the user and simple.A lot of hunters like the new Garrett Pro pinpointer.The Pistol probe isn't for the beginner but has great depth.The Uni Probe shares head phones with the metal detector being used and unlike the Sunray will work with other units,but expensive around 315.00.My suggestion for a beginner the Whites Bullseye ll or Garrett Pro Pinpointer which will cost over a 100 dollars.Warning stay away from cheap pinpointers the ergonomics are awful a good way to get carpal tunnel.Good Luck Ron
Out of a half dozen pin pointers - I got to like/use my Garrett Pro Pointer. Fit's in my pouch just right. Not overburden in size and had taken a beating.
I did fill the audio opening with black RTV and I can still hear it. It was kind of loud. It vibrates also. Anyway I had took a dunk into a stream and after I recovered myself, I had to find the Pro Pointer submerged. I did all I could to hold up a new high end detector above the water. It seems like it took me almost a minute to find the Pro Pointer. It's black color and the sun had already set, so it took me almost a minute to notice it was gone and find it. Still works good. It's been dropped a couple times, I have let kids use it so I figured if it survived them it's done well.
It gets adequate depth detection and that can be increased. After turning it on, I slide a coin (usually a penny) from the handle end up to almost the LED light just to where it starts to pulse. Then I back off the coin a tad till it goes quiet. While holding it there with my thumb, it increases the distance of detection.
Just a nice little pin pointer for a reasonable price.
One of my higher dollar pinpointers does get more depth but the connector gone bad a couple time within the last year. Although it's still one of my favorites, the connection going out does bug me a bit. That's how I ended up with the Pro Pointer (waiting on repair for the other) and I got to like the Pro Pointer. No regrets at all on the purchase.
If the kids don't give it back, I'll use my other one. I get a bunch of lip from them and I usually give in. Now if I could only get them to treat my loaner detectors a little better. Sometimes neighbor kids and my grand daughter can be rough, so I let them use the Pro Pointer instead of any other. Sometimes I wish they could take it a little easier on me too. What a handful at times to keep the herd from busting loose and keep drinks/snacks in their yap's. I guess getting older & gray I should be used to it or I'm easy prey.
My Pro pointer has taken a swim, kids tested and it still works - so far so good.
I did fill the audio opening with black RTV and I can still hear it. It was kind of loud. It vibrates also. Anyway I had took a dunk into a stream and after I recovered myself, I had to find the Pro Pointer submerged. I did all I could to hold up a new high end detector above the water. It seems like it took me almost a minute to find the Pro Pointer. It's black color and the sun had already set, so it took me almost a minute to notice it was gone and find it. Still works good. It's been dropped a couple times, I have let kids use it so I figured if it survived them it's done well.
It gets adequate depth detection and that can be increased. After turning it on, I slide a coin (usually a penny) from the handle end up to almost the LED light just to where it starts to pulse. Then I back off the coin a tad till it goes quiet. While holding it there with my thumb, it increases the distance of detection.
Just a nice little pin pointer for a reasonable price.
One of my higher dollar pinpointers does get more depth but the connector gone bad a couple time within the last year. Although it's still one of my favorites, the connection going out does bug me a bit. That's how I ended up with the Pro Pointer (waiting on repair for the other) and I got to like the Pro Pointer. No regrets at all on the purchase.
If the kids don't give it back, I'll use my other one. I get a bunch of lip from them and I usually give in. Now if I could only get them to treat my loaner detectors a little better. Sometimes neighbor kids and my grand daughter can be rough, so I let them use the Pro Pointer instead of any other. Sometimes I wish they could take it a little easier on me too. What a handful at times to keep the herd from busting loose and keep drinks/snacks in their yap's. I guess getting older & gray I should be used to it or I'm easy prey.
My Pro pointer has taken a swim, kids tested and it still works - so far so good.
jackintexas
New member
Garrett pinpointer.....no other like it......Jack
no doubtgrumpyolman
New member
The in line SunRay is #1. Your detecor uses it as a second coil, only smaller. Any setting in the detctor also affects the probe the same way. You hear the Sunray in your headphones.
#2 is the Garrett. It doesn't make any difference that it doesn't go into your heaphones as it vibrates and you don't need to hear it. I think most try to deaden the sound it makes in some way. I put electrical tape over it and it's tamed it a lot.
Teaching a neighbor kid to use the Ace 250 and he uses the Garrett Propointer when we're out together. It works good for him and has increased the speed at which he finds targets...Jim
#2 is the Garrett. It doesn't make any difference that it doesn't go into your heaphones as it vibrates and you don't need to hear it. I think most try to deaden the sound it makes in some way. I put electrical tape over it and it's tamed it a lot.
Teaching a neighbor kid to use the Ace 250 and he uses the Garrett Propointer when we're out together. It works good for him and has increased the speed at which he finds targets...Jim
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
I have to agree with Elton on the choices. It depends on your funds and needs. My first choice is the SunRay if you have a detector that will accept one. It will continue to give you a target ID and depth as you pinpoint and can go as deep as 4 inches. The second choice is the hand held Garrett Pro Pointer for all detectors.
dig it DanO
New member
I have several different pin pointers. The Garrett Pro-pointer is the best one I own. It is rugged and the battery life is excellent. (One 9volt). I also thought it was too loud, I applied black electrical tape over the speaker slits to where i could just here the buzz.
Brokensignal
New member
In the ground i am saving for the Uni-Probe pulse induction headphone pinpointer that can be converted with a add on coil and rod to a pulse induction metal detector if you like,it might be overkill but i might like to have a pulse induction metal detector by Detector Pro if i don't like the headphone pinpointer,i will get the coil and rod,take the probe off and i got a PI detector for the beach!
Mike Hillis
Well-known member
I went from a Little Wizard II, to a Pocket Uniprobe to a Sunray Inline probe to a Uniprobe. If you can afford it I think the Uniprobe is the only way to go.
* they can be used with any detector
* the headphones themselves are quality headphones
* they are adjustable: volume, frequency, threshold
* they are deep. 4" on a dime is normal operation
* the probe is only sensitive on the top 1-1/2" so its easy to tell if you have passed the target
* the probe diameter is 5/8"
* the probe is water proof and dirt proof.
* the probe can not be accidently left behind
* since the audio is only in your headphones your whole operation is quiet to the outside world.
* the battery last for seemingly forever.
Things I don't like about it:
* they can get heavy after a while
* the earcups are not big enough. I would like a bigger cup
Performance wise, it has to be the best probe on the market today.
HH
Mike
* they can be used with any detector
* the headphones themselves are quality headphones
* they are adjustable: volume, frequency, threshold
* they are deep. 4" on a dime is normal operation
* the probe is only sensitive on the top 1-1/2" so its easy to tell if you have passed the target
* the probe diameter is 5/8"
* the probe is water proof and dirt proof.
* the probe can not be accidently left behind
* since the audio is only in your headphones your whole operation is quiet to the outside world.
* the battery last for seemingly forever.
Things I don't like about it:
* they can get heavy after a while
* the earcups are not big enough. I would like a bigger cup
Performance wise, it has to be the best probe on the market today.
HH
Mike
I have the White's Bullseye II, but you have to be about 1/2 inch from the object before it's detected. I use the Garrett Pro all the time. It has much better range. The only disadvantage to the Garrett is that the better sensitivity makes it harder to pinpoint in a small hole. I guess I should carry the White's for those occasions.
Good luck,
BB
Good luck,
BB
Last time I visited my local dealer, he still had both the newer pistol probe and the the pocket uniprobe, the headset type as well as other brands.
I have had the BNC connector on my pocket uniprobe replaced a couple times. Seems the center conductor breaks just where it enters the connector. Come next time, maybe I'll add some type of cord relief - but no hurry as I been using my Garrett Pro Pointer lately.
I have had the BNC connector on my pocket uniprobe replaced a couple times. Seems the center conductor breaks just where it enters the connector. Come next time, maybe I'll add some type of cord relief - but no hurry as I been using my Garrett Pro Pointer lately.