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Garret 1139070 Ace 250 Metal DetectorxToo low to display
  (8 reviews)
Best Price: Too low to display
Introducing the ALL-NEW Garrett ACE series - not just a new line of detectors, but a new way of thinking. We've taken much of the leading edge technology and well thought-out features from our GTI and GTAx lines and packaged them into the most aggressive, rugged outdoor design in the industry. These attention-stealing detectors are turning heads and sending the competition back to the drawing board.
But put aside their aggressive good looks and you'll see just how much amazing technology we've packed into these NEW machines. From custom notch discrimination, pinpointing, adjustable sensitivity and depth settings to the newest addition of the PROformance coils series, the 6.5x9" ACE coil, these detectors will never stop impressing you - or finding treasure!
MPN: 1139070 - UPC: 786156002715
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Customer Reviews
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I like this detector
By A3UTKTPFZ3UR4B on 2005-10-10
I've used various metal detectors off and on for many years. While I would certainly not classify myself as a hardcore-detecting hobbyist, I do try to do it properly when I participate.
One thing I have noticed is that there are a lot of metal-detecting "snobs" out there that love nothing more than telling you that while your detector is cute, it might as well be a giant turd with earphones compared to theirs! It's weird--I like this hobby because it's different / not mainstream, but when that stuff happens, it may as well be golf...
Anyway - I'm not into this hobby enough to spend $700 - $1500 on a detector, but I do want to get my moneys worth. There are A LOT of reviews on the web for this particular detector, and I would say that 1 in 10 were negative, with the rest being very positive. For $200, I gave it a shot. My findings:
The good:
When I received the device, I walked out into my backyard to play around a little, and immediately, with a resounding "DING", found a penny about 4 inches deep. It seems to really like coin shooting
The discrimination and sensitivity settings work well, and the various settings (coins, all metal, jewelry, etc...) work fairly well-- as far a coin shooting, the find usually is exactly what the detector says it is.
I've read many reviews slamming the "pinpoint" feature. Honestly, after I READ THE BOOK and played with it for a couple minutes, I found that it worked quite well.
It seems to work very well down to about 8". It may work well beyond that... I really haven't had the chance yet to hunt anywhere for really deep items.
It's very light, and the display crams a lot of usefull stuff into a small area without being confusing.
If you turn it off while you're digging, the batteries last a long, long time.
The bad:
It uses 4 "AA" batteries instead of a 9-volt.
The shaft is a bit on the flimsy side, although it is pretty easy to stabilize if you desire.
It only has a couple tones - a dull beep for trash or unknown items, and a 'DING!' for coins. Honestly though, after I got used to them, they were plenty.
It seems to like a slightly slower sweep than most detectors.
*Major Gripe* There is no volume knob. Get with the program guys, that thing is LOUD!
In short:
The bottom line is this - you really need to read the book that comes with it and spend an hour getting aquinted with the device for it to really work for you. I like it, and for the money wouldn't think twice about buying another.
Garrett ace 250 is a good machine
By A4EZIA037JMFV on 2008-04-05
Hi, excuse me for my bad english. I bought this ace 250, is my first metal detector, i found a lot of coins, not gold or silver until now. In my garden, and in sand beach. Is a really good machine until 18 20 centimeters max (coins). It discrimines well iron from coins, is easy to use, is sensitive, battery have long life, and it tell you exactly proof of target. In sand beach is good too, no problem. It is perfect for detect coins, not the best for detect gold. The pin pointing is good too, you need to practice to improve your precision, and of course reads the manual and see the dvd, in the first week you will know this good machine, his differents sounds. For beginners and not so on, very good metal detector (until 20 centimeters for coins). Good luck!
seems to be the most reccommended 'first' metal detector
By A2CKK4D70G9LO4 on 2007-05-15
Metal detecting seemed like something fun to do occasionally in my free time and on beach vacations, so I picked up the Ace 250 here (through electronica direct). After quite a bit of online research, this seemed to be to be the most reccommended "introductory" metal detector - a good compromise between price and features/performance. I mainly want to just have a fun time, and this has the minimum features to keep me from digging up a lot of garbage, which would quickly get frustrating.
I just received the item, and it came very quickly from electronica direct, who also gave a ups tracking number and quickly responded to an email I sent them. I really wanted the instructional dvd, which is an advertised bonus on many websites. However, the dvd is included in the box from the manufacturer, so of course it's included!
Once I start using it, I'll try to write a more performance-based review.
A winner
By A77ST30DCZZCB on 2007-01-05
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he was delighted. A perfect gift for him. Now he wants all the accesories.
Garrett ACE 250 metal detector
By A25FXWSGFCE762 on 2008-05-02
It is a GREAT metal detector for the price. It has many features that are on much more expensive models, coin ID and depth of target are just two of them. The ACE 250 is very easy to use because of factory set controls, plus ease of custom setting. It is light weight , but well thought out and made.It has five modes of operation, all metal,jewelry,custom,relics, and coin. Battery life is from 20 to 40 hours from four AA's. Big bang for the bucks. Amazon had the better price then anyone else. I'm well pleased.
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