ACE 250, F4 or Silve uMax?

[CubFan]

I posted a similar question on the Fisher and Garrett boards and got a few responses. I've narrowed my search for a new MD down to the ACE 250, the F4 and now the Silver uMax. So, I'm looking for opinions on these detectors, especially anyone who has used 2 or more of these units (and especially if it is a uMax vs either of the other two) and can compare pros and cons. I've read quite a bit about them individually on various threads but am looking for comparisons. I realize the silver uMax only tone IDs vs getting some type of visual confirmation from the other two units. Coming from having used a Coinmaster 5500 with its analog display of type of coin/metal and depth indicator I'm wondering from those who have used both types if they missed not having this on the uMax. Is it more or less accurate in detecting good targets? Thanks for any and all replies.

 

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[Planet1mars]

I had same problem in my search, i seen the silver umax and cant beleave its only a couple switches and your off nothing difficult. as for me after i checked out whites,garett i fanally got me the cibola only becuse of the hot circuitry. i got home and no lie i got almost 3 feet with 4 coins in a glass jar. after reading the manual.. I am buying my daughter the umax. just glad the people in here were able to help me.

 

[SwampHunter]

I hunt mainly relics as well as coins and jewelry.
I have had the Ace250 for close to a year and got the Tesoro Silver uMax less than a month ago.
Both machines are good. I found lots of great stuff with the Ace. My only real complaint about the Ace is that it would go nuts over trashy old house sites because of the nails. Done everything we could to get it to stop "chirping" over the nails. The closer to the surface the nails were, the worse the machine would act. The Silver doesn't do this. You will hear a few pops and crackles but, you absolutely know when you have a good target.
The Ace has good depth, but the Silver beats it in depth.
The Ace only has a 2 year warrenty where the Silver has a lifetime warrenty.
The Silver has more coils that you can purchase making your machine do more.
The Silver is alot lighter and better balanced then the Ace.
I like not having the Target ID on the Silver. In my experience the Target ID on the Ace will lie to you more times than not.
The Silver stock coil already has a cover over the coil. The Ace stock coil does not.


Last year if I would have bought the Silver, I would have been buying a new coil or two to make my machine do more instead of buying a new machine this year. Don't get me wrong I think the Ace is a great little machine. It's just that for about the same price I could have had alot better machine that suited my needs and is also backed by a lifetime warrenty.

With the Ace250 I bought the Pro Package that includes the 9x12. It gives the Ace a bit more depth and coverage area. When I bought the Silver I went ahead and got the 10x12 coil.... which I have named the steering wheel. It gives me more depth and coverage area. Both of the larger coils will cut your search time in half.... litterly! They are both heavy and the machines become very unbalanced making you wear down quicker.

Last year I was looking at the Ace and Silver. Last year my biggest deciding factor was the free gifts I got with each unit. Funny how I don't even use those free gifts any more. Those free gifts ended up costing me alot more when it was all said and done.

I search with my brother in law. We bought our machines at the same time..... both sets. Both of our Aces act the same and both of our Silvers act the same. Making it more fair to judge the machine since one or the other isn't a fowled machine.

You really can't go wrong with either machine. If I was buying again I would pick the Silver over the Ace.

 

[Cynangyl]

It sounds like SwampHunter has given you some great advice regarding those two machines. I love both of them but given a choice between the two for my own use I would go with the Silver. You can't beat Tesoro's lifetime warranty and service and it is a great machine. The 250 amazes me for how well it does given the cost as well but I don't think it really compares to the Silver. We do have sales going on detectors including the Silver on our webpage if you would like to check those as well. Don't forget to use the promo code CL1 for a discount and pm me if you have any questions I can help with. Good luck with whatever you decide to get! Happy Hunting!

 

[Pulltab Parson]

Cub,

Go with the Silver uMax, I.m sure you will be happy with it


HH

PTP

 

[SaginawIan]

Silver Umax all the way.

 

[EDDE]

u max

 

[CubFan]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. Leaning towards the Silver. May make the decision today.

 

[Zincoln Miner]

luv my silver umax.hot on gold and nickels.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Silver uMax. No contest.

 

[Planet1mars]

Can u use a cibola stock coil on a umax? im going to purchase on in a week.

 

[SkiWhiz]

Can u use a cibola stock coil on a umax? im going to purchase on in a week.

No you can't, the Cibola uses the H.O.T. coils (newer technology). The Cibola uses a 4 pin coil connector and the uMax coils are 5 pin. The Silver uMax is a fantastic machine. Steve.