While all I have is the 250, just going over the features and the improved target response, I would definitely opt for the 400.Is the extra $ worth it ? Thanks
I would use the 300 before a 350. If you're looking to buy a 400 then look at the Atpro.
I like the 400 because it:
- has Iron Audio (for me it's a good thing because I use it)
- seems to hit a little better on deeper targets
- does not collect as much garbage on top of the coil due to the type of coil and coil cover it has
- seems to be more accurate pinpointing
- it looks nice (sounds dumb, but the 300 feels and looks entry level and the 400 just has a higher end look and feel to it)
I get a bit frustrated when people say, "ahhh, just skip the other stuff and get the AT Pro!" Well, not all of us can afford that machine and, in my case, I needed 2 detectors right away so we could get out there and hunt. The way I see it, I'd rather be out hunting than sitting around looking at ads for a machine that's not in my budget.
Hope that helps and HH!
The 400 has a very short cuff and has a very heavy coil designed like a youth detector. It is a pain to use for any length of time and I have logged many hours on mine. Two LRP's would cost less than the Garrett.
There's a huge difference between the 300 and 400 coil. Garrett doesn't even classify the 400 coil as anything close to a "coil designed like a youth detector" so I think that's quite a stretch to put that label on it.
All Ace's and early ATpro's have a short upper shaft placing the cuff if the wrong place. I been making Gizmo's since around 2008 for just this problem. You can google it for reviews, youtube or check it out here while they last.The 400 has a very short cuff and has a very heavy coil, it is designed like a youth detector. It is a pain to use for any length of time and I have logged many hours on mine. Two LRP's would cost less than the Garrett.
All Ace's and early ATpro's have a short upper shaft placing the cuff if the wrong place. I been making Gizmo's since around 2008 for just this problem. You can google it for reviews, youtube or check it out here while they last.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172364262957?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
All Ace's and early ATpro's have a short upper shaft placing the cuff if the wrong place. I been making Gizmo's since around 2008 for just this problem. You can google it for reviews, youtube or check it out here while they last.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172364262957?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Is the extra $ worth it ? Thanks
I like the 400 because it:
- has Iron Audio (for me it's a good thing because I use it)
- seems to hit a little better on deeper targets
- does not collect as much garbage on top of the coil due to the type of coil and coil cover it has
- seems to be more accurate pinpointing
- it looks nice (sounds dumb, but the 300 feels and looks entry level and the 400 just has a higher end look and feel to it)
I'd definitely choose the 400 over the 350, but I'd also suggest looking into a used AT Pro.