Thoughts on a pinpointer.

[kevinhhouse]

Hi all. Waiting for my etrac to get here and am looking for thoughts on a new pinpointer. What is everyone's recomendations?

 

[Elton]

Garrett Pro Pointer AT - with Woven Belt Holster, Proportional Audio/Vibration, 11.5 kHz Operating Frequency, Submersible to 10 feet (IP 68 Certified), 30 Hour 9V Alkaline Battery Life, Two Year Warranty.

Deteknix X-Pointer - with Woven Belt Holster, Bright LED light, 95 kHz Operating Frequency, Water-resistant, 20-30 Hour 9V Alkaline Battery Life, One Year Warranty.

Makro Pinpointer - with 2 Hard-Shell Cases, Belt Holster, Finds Bag, Carrying Case, Proportional Audio/Vibration, 11.6 kHz Operating Frequency, Submersible to 3 feet (IP 67 Certified), 30 Hour 9V Alkaline Battery Life, Two Year Warranty.

Minelab Pro-Find 25 - with Woven Belt Holster, Proportional Audio/Vibration, VLF Operating Frequency, 30 Hour 9V Alkaline Battery Life, Two Year Warranty.

White Bullseye TRX - with Woven Belt Holster, Audio/Vibration, 12 kHz Operating Frequency, Submersible to 10 feet (IP 68 Certified), 20 Hour AA or 9V Alkaline Battery Life, Two Year Warranty.

Fisher F-Pulse / Teknetics Tek-Point

 

[RavRad]

I’ve used all of the above and the Fisher F-Pulse / Teknetics Tek-Point bests them all. Being able to pinpoint 3-4 inches deep from the surface is a game changer.

 

[crystalphoto]

I have both the Garrett Pro Pointer AT and just got the Fisher FPulse... The FPulse has quickly become my favorite, though both are good.

 

[shep70]

New to this hobby. Have been researching pinpointers and it seems that the Garrett Pro AT is one of the best. Have a line on a used one from a private party that he says is about 1 1/2 yrs. old. Hasn't given me a price yet. Anyway, I discovered that there are fake aftermarket ones and have read several articles on this subject but have never seen how to tell the difference between the real one and the fake one. They show pictures but never tell how to differentiate between them. I'm talking about the "Garrett Pro Pointer AT" the orange one not the black one. This fellow is trying to sell it in a package with a Minelab E-trac metal detector but said he would split them up if he hasn't gotten an offer on the package soon.

So Any help on how to tell the difference between the real one and the fake one?

Thanks for any help, shep70

 

[GeorgeinSC]

There have been posts on how to tell the difference. I don't recall where I read them but you can tell by looking at the end cap. Also if you see one on ebay new for a ridiculous low price it is a Chinese knock off.


If in doubt check with Garrett.

 

[shep70]

I've seen several of these but they always are talking about the black Garret thanks anyway.

 

[KindManTall]

The Garrett pinpointer 11 (2) turn on and off no adjustments ... is like the At Pinpointer (carret) in mode 2