Pistol Probe Questions?

[RLOH]

I just watched Bill Ladd's video on the new probe and it looks like the real deal. But, I have a few questions for anyone who might be using one. First, how does this probe interfere with detectors. I had a Vibra probe 570 that was a real pain when I used it anywhere near a Fisher f75 or Minelab xterra 70. I just could not get it far enough away to keep it from driving my detector crazy. As good as it worked, I sold it fast. Second question. Do you leave the probe turned on and just push the button when you want to use it or do you turn it off every time you use it? Third question. Does the probe need constantly tuned like the treasure mate probe? And finally how is the battery life? The probe seems to have incredible depth, but I prefer a probe with two to three inch depth. According to Bill's video, the probe can be adjusted for less depth which is a nice feature. The interference issue is my main concern. I currently use a Sunray probe on my Explorer, but I would like to decrease the weight of my setup. I have absolutely no complaints with my Sunray except the weight it adds to an already heavy detector. I welcome all opinions. Thanks R.L. Johnson

 

[tabdog]

I would not think about adding weight to me machines.

Two pounds is more than heavy enough for me.

I would like to see a comparrison of the Garrett pro

and the Pistol Probe.

Happy Hunting,

Tabdog

 

[Relic]

Here's a link to the owners manual that might help answer your questions:

http://www.detectorpro.com/pdfmanuals/PistolPROBEManual.pdf

HH,
Relic

 

[khouse]

Well I had a Sunray probe. Probably the best probe built. But I have different detectors. I don't want to buy a Sunray for each detector. So I used a Whites Bullseye. It's a good detector but there is feedback on all my detectors if I have the coil too close. Plus I have to adjust the sensitivity on every target. So I'm selling it and have bought a Garrett Pro pointer. Not tuning it is what sold me. Plus it's not suppose to interfere with detectors and it PI. So it's in the mail. A field test will follow in a couple of weeks.

 

[Bill Ladd]

It did not interefere with the T2 that I used in the video......only if I got it right next to the coil did it even chatter.
With other detectors, I can't yet say. But t he middle dial is "frequency" to help if your getting any kind of feedback. Also, turning this down will decrease your depth as well.....like you said, most don't need 5-6" on a coin, but it's kinda nice to do what I was doing.....hit it on top of the ground even before taking a plug. Turn down thresh & freq, and you will only get a couple inches on coins if that's what you choose.
I never had to re-tune it, and during the film as you can see I always had it right at the breaking point...even a tad bit of threshold chatter.
I attempted to show in the video...if you watch again, that the probe is not always on as that eats up the critical batt. power. You keep the top switch on high & or low & push that rubber pad below the buttons when your ready.
I'm still on the same set of new Energizers, & it says how long the batteries last in the manual (I forget). BUt remeber this is a PI detector so it may not sound like much....
HH,
Bill

 

[RLOH]

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