pinpointers

[lcgerard001]

this may have been covered alot. But im new to metal detecting and just got a coinmaster pro. My problem is it seems like i never dig my hole on top of what im looking for. it always seems im off to one side or the other is there a pinpointer that you guys and gals would recomend? im not looking to spend a ton of money under a 100 would be ideal thanks

 

[Kasey00]

I've had good luck with my F-Point. Waterproof and simple.

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Labs-F-POINT-Detector-Pinpointer/dp/B000W3X78W?tag=treasurenet01-20

Have heard others do not care for them but I'm happy with mine. True for most everything in detecting, I suppose.

This an amazing tool that Charlie have referred to you. I use it too.

And since my starting days it has never failed to detect accurately.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Still using the F-Point some seven years later. Still works fine. (Though the Sunray FX-1 I have is better they are no longer available).

I think there is a big variation in what people expect or want from a pinpointer. I want to know when I am within 3/4" of a coin and where it is in the hole. Like along the sides of the hole or bottom, or in the plug I tipped out. Some detectorists seem to expect or need 2" of range . . . but to me that is not "pinpointing".

 

[AstralDruid]

I don't know which to recommend, i have had 3 in the past few months?? sent 2 back to amazon within the first week of use, and opened another to try and dry it out, after a river adventure, only to completely wreck it.. All cheap orange pointers in the -50€ ranges, they are pretty crap.
Must buy another... will i learn ??

 

[SanMan]

The Garrett Propointer is the way to go.

For something you will use, and depend on, so often,.........
This is not the time to try to save a few dollars.

The first one I bought,...... I bought with my "Finds Money".

Oh, by the way, a good friend bought 3 used Garrett Propointers off ebay with hopes of making a couple of bucks.
"All three wound up being "Counterfeit!"

They are near useless.

Buy a brand new one from a dealer.
Comes with a warranty, and you will never regret the purchase.

 

[mh9162013]

I've used both the Minelab Pro-Find 35 and Garrett Carrot (ProPointer AT) and they both work great.

 

[Centsless Detecting]

i have the garrett carrot. 2 years still going strong. i happened to look at walmart online they have one that looks identical to the garret but its a no name brand for like 30 bucks. it may be worth a try. they say its waterproof too.

 

[angelito1]

I prefer the TRX over the garrett...both are excellent ...the TRX fits my glove hand better