Just starting, which detector should I purchase?

[Button Lover]

I am just getting started and would like to purchase a Metal Detector. My favorites to collect are buttons, which have all types of metals, material. Which detector would you all recommend for a first time purchase? I would like something that is not too cumbersome, light and easy. Thanks all for your expert recommendations.

[Frankn]

Well we know you are looking for buttons and you want something light, but how much do you want to invest in the detector? The fact is almost any detector will fill the bill. Frank

[Daedalus]

I try to tell everyone to buy the best detector that you can afford, it is not that hard to learn if you get out and hunt.
Also try to stay with a known brand and a Company that is known .

As to the brand well everyone has there own best brand , I have found that all of the brands have some great things going for them and some things that are not the best. You just have to see what fits your budget and what you want to hunt for. Try to find an all around type that you can use most every place you go.
Look for someone in your area you can go to and check each type out, if there is no store or sales near you look for a club. this way you can see what and how each type works.

Either way you will have a great time hunting and as you get better you will change types or units most of the time as you see how it works.

Gook luck!
Rock

[Mzjavert]

I've had the best luck with Tesoro and White's. Get a Tesoro Cibola and dig everything to start. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll be able to tell what some items are just by the sound.

[RGINN]

I would say the less complicated, the better. I got the White's DFX, mainly cause a long time ago I set a goal to someday have enough money to buy a high dollar detector with all the bells and whistles. Actually, I can do better and find more with my White's Coinmaster that I bought in a pawn shop for $90 about 12 years ago. One dial, and you only go by the sound.

[Button Lover]

Well I bought a detector this afternoon, wish me well when it arrives.

[MrsBlack53]

im new too, and i have an ace garret 250. i went to a metal detecting shop and the owner suggested it because it is easy to use. i like it but i do get frustrated because i havent found anything valuable or historic but its a good machine thats easy to use and i asked the same question on here before and alot of people suggested it. you will have to practive pin pointing because thats what i have most trouble with. so do a test garden on any detector you get. im still learning my machine but i like it.

[justanotherbarber]

Your first detector should not be the most expensive. I detected for 20 years before I got my Explorer and it was like starting over again. Start with a mid level so you don't get dejected right off the bat.