Want A Metal Detector Pinpointer? Here’s 5 Of the Most Popular Models

Metal Detector Pinpointer

If you’re a serious treasure hunter, then you probably already know that a metal detector pinpointer will save you time in precisely locating that treasure, and prevent you from having to dig around. For small items especially, like coins, a pinpointer is essential! So what models are worth using? Here is a selection of popular metal detector pinpointers available, that have been used by pros and amateurs alike to better locate their goodies.

Garrett Pro Pointer
Garrett is one of the oldest, most trusted names in metal detecting equipment. The Pro Pointer uses static detection for faster target retrieval, and just like your cell phone can be set to sound an alarm or vibrate as you get closer to your target. It s water resistant, so you can use it in the rains as well as wash it after you’re done. It has a pinpointing tip, and 360 degree side scanning, and features an LED light and a scraping blade so you can dig with it as well. Typically, this metal detector pinpointer sells for around $150.

Sun Ray X-1 In-Line Target Probe
This metal detector pinpointer is considered, by some, to be the best of the bunch…and the price reflects that. at around $170, it is more expensive then most other pinpointers. However, the performance is outstanding. The X-1 works as a secondary coil. Just flip a switch, and your main coil turns off and the pinpointer turns on…they are never on at the same time. It uses the same power source as your detector, so you don’t need any extra batteries. It has all of the same functions, like alarms and visual ID, that their detector does, and you can hear alarms through your headphones. The X-1 is also waterproof and can be submerged as long as the water resistant switch box isn’t.

Detector Pro UniProbe
This is an interesting pinpointer, as it is actually a probe, headphone, and pulse inductance metal detector in a single unit. You can use it along with your metal detector, or use it alone as headphones…or add a searchcoil and rods and use it as a complete metal detector. All of the electronics are built in to the headphones themselves. It works on both salt and fresh water beaches, and within every type of ground mineral. Usually runs for about $350.

White’s Bullseye II Pinpointer
White’s metal detector pinpointer is a hand-held unit that runs for up to 20 hours on one 9 volt battery. No tuning needed…it works automatically, and will beep or vibrate when it zeroes in on a target. It also has an LED light,so you can see down into those deep holes. White’s is a very trusted name in metal detection equipment, but their pinpointer isn’t expensive…about $100 or so.

Bounty Hunter Pinpointer
This is the lest expensive of all the metal detector pinpointers on this list, but that doesn’t mean the performance is low too. It is small, light and simple to use. A single knob controls and adjusts sensitivity, and it alerts you to treasures with either an alarm or a vibration. Usually this model retails for around $50, which makes it an ideal pinpointer for beginners or casual hobbyists.