would you take the mxtp over an at pro?
Nope!
I loved my MXTP. Liked it better than the Etrac I had and even better than the Vx3 I also owned. It
was my favorite detector. That changed once I got my ATP.
I didn't really care for the ATP when I first got it. The quality & some design features were what I considered substandard and I didn't care for the balance even though it was a full pound less than either of my Whites. I was comparing a $600 detector to 1000-$1500 after all. But once I put the 5x8 coil on the ATP, everything changed. It all came together and quickly became my favorite detector. The balance became 100% better, it still hit the deep coins loud & clear, works magic on bottle caps, works in the rain, incredible target separation, tone roll, iron audio, loves nickels etc etc.
I have NEVER felt out gunned or under powered once I got use to it. In fact, I was using my Vx3 one day and kept thinking "wonder if I'm missing anything, sure wish I had my ATP today". Thing is, I use to be a AT Pro hater/basher before I used one.
Two thing that DO NOT impress me about the the ATP...1) the cam lock quality is a bit on the cheap side. However, I have
never had a problem with them. 2) the headset plug design plain sucks. It's tough to get lined up and pushed in and also a PITA to tighten unless you're a 10yo girl with tiny hands.
However performance is never an issue. It'll hang with with just about anything out there for a much lower price. Oh sure the haters and/or brand loyal drones will disagree (especially ones that have never had or used one) but it really is a good machine. If I could only have one, the AT Pro would be it.
Someone will show up in just a little bit and let you know how well they don't work on certain salt beaches (a big concern in WI) and how it's only waterproof to 10ft and that certain waves (again, another big problem in WI) can cause more pressure than that thus making it leak...Don't mind him!
