AT Pro and XLT

[triplehooked]

Well I've searched the forum a bit and cannot find this one on here, so here we go. I don't mean to beat a dead horse with AT Pro comparisons buuutttt... I recently acquired a XLT E-Tracker with the 950 coil and I really like it, but I will be getting into either a V3I or VX3 in the spring and would like to have a water machine, too. I've been eyeballing the CZ21 for our Michigan fresh water hunts, but I'm starting to get the evil eye from the wife about the expenses of my well loved hobby....
I have a potential offer to trade for a 1 month old AT Pro with the cam locks, etc.... So how do they compare in depth and target separation. I understand the price differences, frequency, features, etc. etc. I'm curious as to the field comparisons of someone who has used both in the same area. I'm looking to use which ever machine at old home sites and parks until next spring, then upgrade to a Spectra. I'm on the fence here...

Thanks

[Sandman]

CZ-21 beats the AT Pro in depth.......Period. If you want a water detector, the CZ is for you. December issue of Western & Eastern Treasures has an 8 page field test of the AT Pro. I have the ATP and it is good, but it hangs on the wall.

[triplehooked]

Thanks Sandman, I think I'll stay with the XLT. The AT Pro has a malfunction already... Thank goodness for the honest fella who was wanting to trade.... I'll have another comparison query on water machines....

[George (MN)]

What was the malfunction on the AT Pro? Generally the newer ones made with camlocks or the older ones updated with camlocks have been trouble-free.

I have the Spring version of the AT Pro, with the land problems corrected, but could stil have water problems, plus factory will check that, update with camlocks, add to warranty & I think they may do something to the armrest(?) for a small fee.

I really love my AT Pro as it gave me a corect visual ID on a dime down 7" but deepest dime with XLT 4.5". About the closest separation with the XLT was a silver dime 4" from junk. I'm sure my AT Pro separates closer than that. People who use it in the Pro mode with partial iron disc even report finding coins under rusty nails!

So if you need something cheaper than the CZ21, it would probably be a good choice. The visual ID is accurate at depth but small & hard to read. Other than that, I love it. 3 tones & zincs high & mid tone. Super stable & quiet in STD mode. Best wishes, George (MN)