Pinpointer Suggestions

[azboy]

I'm looking to buy a pinpointer sometime after the new year. Im a medical student so I don't have a lot of money right now but I still want something reliable. Which pinpointer gives you the best bang for your buck? Thanks for any info.

 

[gordygroover]

how many bucks are we talking here???

 

[azboy]

I'm not sure how much pinpointers cost but I was thinking not more than $100? Is that enough for a decent pinpointer or no?

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

Any Harbour Freight store in your area?
You can get the Cen-Tech Pinpointer for about $16.00.
Good starter unit..

 

[khouse]

The new Garrett Propointer works great.

 

[montanagold]

I second the Garrett pro pointer, so easy to use and works better than anything I have tried. It detects at around 3 inches which is not to far or to close. Its perfect!!!!!

 

[azboy]

Thanks guys for the advice. I'll look at both.

 

[dahut]

n/t

 

[Glen in Maine]

Here is a link to the DetectorPro Forum that shows a video of their new Pistol Probe. It is more expensive but well worth the money. I have one and wouldnt trade it for the world.
http://www.findmall.com/list.php?11 It shows Bill Ladd using the probe. It cost around $169.

 

[grumpyolman]

Be sure to shop with the forum dealers and get it from one of them as they support the forum. You will find that they don't all sell the same item for the same price. All of them are good honest people to give your business to. They will also have an opinion based on their customer satisfaction and will tell you about that. I have the X-1 and the Garrett. If I was starting over, I'd just get the Garrett. I have a Tiny Tec, close to what the Harbor Freight unit is, and it'll detect a coin at one inch on a good day. The Garrett will give you 3" and the Pistol Probe will give you 4-6" depeneding on soil and who you believe. If you get the Garrett tape over the speakers holes to tame the loud volume on it. It'll vibrate in your hand to give you an alert you that you are over the target without emitting a loud squeal. Didn't think a Med student had time to do anything but study. Good for you..Relax when you can. The first 8 years are tough on rest. After that it gets worse. Terribly rewarding, personally, to help people get better. Thanks for doing something like that rather than being a CEO on Wall Street. Regards...Jim

 

[dahut]

n/t

 

[azboy]

Be sure to shop with the forum dealers and get it from one of them as they support the forum. You will find that they don't all sell the same item for the same price. All of them are good honest people to give your business to. They will also have an opinion based on their customer satisfaction and will tell you about that. I have the X-1 and the Garrett. If I was starting over, I'd just get the Garrett. I have a Tiny Tec, close to what the Harbor Freight unit is, and it'll detect a coin at one inch on a good day. The Garrett will give you 3" and the Pistol Probe will give you 4-6" depeneding on soil and who you believe. If you get the Garrett tape over the speakers holes to tame the loud volume on it. It'll vibrate in your hand to give you an alert you that you are over the target without emitting a loud squeal. Didn't think a Med student had time to do anything but study. Good for you..Relax when you can. The first 8 years are tough on rest. After that it gets worse. Terribly rewarding, personally, to help people get better. Thanks for doing something like that rather than being a CEO on Wall Street. Regards...Jim

Thanks for the compliment. It is very busy but you have to make time to go outside and do something or you go nuts! haha MDetecting gives my son and I something to do a few hours together that we both enjoy and it takes my mind off school and board exams. Thanks again to you all for the advice. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!