Pinpointer

[conkauctions]

Looking for a good pinpointed, not too expensive but not a once and done turd.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

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[DirtWarrior]

I would suggest the Garrett Pro-Pointer or the Whites Bullseye TRX

 

[bowwinkles]

Using your words "once and done turd" to evaluate what is currently being sold would fit the Gpp the closest. The whites has a very short but good history. Minelab has a good record. Others like vibraprobe also have good records. RS also has not had much negative reports. Good luck on your choice.

 

[conkauctions]

Thank u for your input

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I have an F-Point that I like but I seem to be the only one who says so. ;-)

My primary is a SunRay Fx-1 but that's not cheap. It's a separate 3/4" coil you leave attached to the detector - but it uses the TDI as well as your headphones and has to use your detector's circuitry (as in - it doesn't work with other brands and stays attached to one unit).

One of my favorites that I used for years is a Merlin SXL Pro. Not waterproof (I carried mine in a baggie) but it lights and vibrates or optionally "beeps" and has a perfect 1-1/2" range. Sadly, I don't think they're made any longer. I still use this with my Minelab Musketeer II and as a stud-finder at home.

 

[cudamark]

You don't say what your budget is but, if I were going to get a stand-alone pin pointer for under $200, I'd get the White's TRX. If you just can't swing it and need something for under $100, the Fisher F Point or Kellyco Accufind would be my choice, with the Bounty Hunter a distant 3rd. I wouldn't bother with the Harbor Freight unit.

 

[conkauctions]

Surprisingly i also read the bounty hunter is the turd but this whole venture is fun and exercise for me but i want it to be some lessons for my son. As we find change we are saving for the pin pointer so i need to keep his interest and not have to save a fortune u til we find the gold cache!

Thanks for your help

 

[gsxraddict]

Whites TRX or Minelab.

Stay away from Garrett

 

[Auriemma]

Ok... What's wrong with the Garrett PP?

 

[McKinney_5900]

I've had no trouble outta my 2 Garretts pointers since 2010. I do own a TRX and use it exclusively today though. I'm reading a lot of praise over a new pointer, the X-Pointer, which sells for $89. Supposedly gets 2 inches depth easily and is rugged. I'm still pleased with the Garretts when I test them these days. martin

I need to correct myself about the 2" depths easily gotten. That was an air test on a quarter as I've read. I suspect it will match the Garretts at 1" to 1.5" on dimes and pennies. It'll be interesting if the stock price of $89 becomes less with competing dealers.

 

[dirtscratcher]

Ok... What's wrong with the Garrett PP?

I have had two with a 100 percent failure. Minelab has worked good but prefer the white's trx.

 

[Keppy]

i have had my Garrett pro pointer one of the first one put out and have never had a problem with it..And i got it when they first came out…And i can put all kinds of pressure on the tip when hunting and it never sounds off only sounds off when it finds a target……….. I have never seen one do that so i wonder about what some of you are talking about..Did you actual see it or do it or just hear about it .. And then say yours did it ??If you even had a Garrett Pro pointer

 

[Keppy]

And i was looking at that .. X Pointer …and for $89.00 it seems to be just as good as the Garretts ..Whites ..& Minelab's at a lot lower cost.to the buyer… And it could be better than the brand names…….

 

[cudamark]

Where is it made? Please, no more bullets for China!

 

[jwbro]

I've owned the White's TRX for about 3 months now. This pointer is awesome! I still have my White's Bullseye, but there is no comparison with the depth of the TRX. I've gotten hits as far down as 5-6 inches. The TRX costs a bit more, but gives back so much more.

 

[Keppy]

Where is it made? Please, no more bullets for China!

I do not know were it is made …. But as you know every detector out there no matter what brand propably has parts from China in in them..

 

[dirtscratcher]

Where is it made? Please, no more bullets for China!

China

 

[mlayers]

I like mine Pro Pointer been going strong for 3 yrs now

 

[Keppy]

I like mine Pro Pointer been going strong for 3 yrs now

The ProPointer i use i got one of the first one's out … I never had a problem with it and it has never give me a false signal no matter how hard i have pushed it in the ground ...

 

[Ism]

Keppy, I have two Pro-pointers. Both have failed, one a couple times. Both have been to Garrett's for repairs.
I repaired one that was giving me serious problems with side pressure, but both sound off when pressed against the side of a plug.

I just acquired a Whites TRX. I haven't had it in the field but so far I love it. Much greater range than the Garrett.
That helps me for searching the sports fields and only digging small targets that the PP detects.
The problem with the Garrett is that small targets like dimes were only detected an inch or so down.