going crazy-used mint etrac or new in box Sovereign GT

[dfg4240]

I have been in a couple of forums trying to decide which detector for fresh water beach.
I almost bought the AT pro a couple of times but something keeps stopping me.
One is that a few who owned them say they are not that deep 6" but not much more. but I also see etracs in mint condition going for mid $700's.
I had someone say they bought their wife a sovereign GT but it is still in the box unopened and I can have it for $800.
what would be the good buy.
etrac or GT.
I though for awhile there a few yrs ago that the GT was the top beach detector.
David
I know the GT takes some learning and by the way the one who sold the AT pro said it was great on the beach

 

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[Keppy]

Me i like the Sovereign i like the BBS … I can not stand the FBS.. And i have used both .. I have been using Sovereigns for 22 years now..

 

[NiagracountyNY]

Ive never used the sovereign myself.Are there alot of coils to choose from?I had the E-trac for 3 years.Its a fairly deep machine with a few options on how you run it.Plus you can get alot of coils should you want a nice big 17x18 sef coil for some better depth on the beach.You have a tough choice ,Good luck whatever you choose!

 

[Sandman]

It can't get any better than this.

 

[cudamark]

As Sandman said, it's hard to beat the SovGT for the beach. It's main drawback is that it isn't waterproof. In that respect, the Excalibur is a better choice. It has very similar electronics and is fully waterproof to 200 feet. Nothing wrong with the E-trac either but it also isn't waterproof, but, it has very good target I.D. and discrimination capabilities. I use mine in wet sand and shallow water however. I tether it so it can't fall into the drink. For fresh water, the AT Pro is a good machine also, and it it waterproof to 10 feet. It's not all that great at a salt water beach, especially with mineralized or black sand. The minelabs handle that with no problem. If you just have the choice between those two, I'd get the E-trac. If you plan on lots of water hunts, I'd sell some of the surplus you seem to have and get an Excalibur or a good P.I. machine.

 

[lookindown]

Ive heard good things about the Sovereign GT.