best metal detector?

[jeff0172]

hello i was wanting to but a new metal detector and was woundering what you guys thought was the best brand to get it is between the fisher f2 the garrett ace 250 or the ace 350 what one do you guys think is best for a novice?

 

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[Hosensack]

Any of those three will do just fine as an introduction into the hobby. I would research the different manufactures. I would research the difference between DD and concentric coil. Also figure out if you have higher mineral content in your local soil, you may decide on one, but the wrong coil could ruin it for you.

 

[RON (PA)]

Jeff, welcome aboard. Glad to have you here. I cannot comment on the detectors you have listed as I have never used them. Have you considered/researched the Tesoro Compadre. It is a great detector for beginners. That is what I started with and still use. Brand new, out of the box it sells for about $190 USD. Just something to consider.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Jeff, welcome aboard. Glad to have you here. I cannot comment on the detectors you have listed as I have never used them. Have you considered/researched the Tesoro Compadre. It is a great detector for beginners. That is what I started with and still use. Brand new, out of the box it sells for about $190 USD. Just something to consider.

X 2 - Compadre all the way!

 

[jeff0172]

Jeff, welcome aboard. Glad to have you here. I cannot comment on the detectors you have listed as I have never used them. Have you considered/researched the Tesoro Compadre. It is a great detector for beginners. That is what I started with and still use. Brand new, out of the box it sells for about $190 USD. Just something to consider.

thank you ron yes where i live is mostly clay the city i live in used to be a dump yard around 50 years ago til houses here built and in the 1800's native americans lived here then farmers who knows what i will find. so the dd coil would be best? i was looking at some tesoro models and they seem to be what i am looking for i was just thinking garrett becuase alot of people here seem to have garretts or fishers i plan on upgradeing in the future just want a novice model

 

[nuggetshooter323]

I used to have a Ace 250, I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy. The Compadre is better, and about $80 cheaper.

thank you ron yes where i live is mostly clay the city i live in used to be a dump yard around 50 years ago til houses here built and in the 1800's native americans lived here then farmers who knows what i will find. so the dd coil would be best? i was looking at some tesoro models and they seem to be what i am looking for i was just thinking garrett becuase alot of people here seem to have garretts or fishers i plan on upgradeing in the future just want a novice model

 

[jeff0172]

I used to have a Ace 250, I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy. The Compadre is better, and about $80 cheaper.

the problem is that the compadre does not have a headphone jack. does it i could not see one in the photos?

 

[Terry Soloman]

the problem is that the compadre does not have a headphone jack. does it i could not see one in the photos?

Sure it does! It's on the bottom. Here are the specs: Tesoro Metal Detectors - Official company web site with metal detector models for treasure hunting land or water.

 

[Longhair]

Garrett machines have the shortest warranty of the machines you're considering.
If I were you, Id be looking at the Compadre and the F2. Then it all boils down to what you prefer.
Do you want one tone or four?
Do you want target ID?
Do you want notch discrimination?
Do you want adjustable sensitivity?
Answer those questions and you'll have made your decision easier.

 

[Sandman]

You can't beat the Tesoro brand for beginner or pro. I would look into saving up for the Outlaw and you won't ever need to upgrade till you want to search the beaches. The Outlaw is more than you want to spend, but you won't be wasting time and money on detectors that aren't up to the task. Or losing interest in the hobby because you aren't finding anything good.

 

[jeff0172]

You can't beat the Tesoro brand for beginner or pro. I would look into saving up for the Outlaw and you won't ever need to upgrade till you want to search the beaches. The Outlaw is more than you want to spend, but you won't be wasting time and money on detectors that aren't up to the task. Or losing interest in the hobby because you aren't finding anything good.
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ya i was looking at the outlaw a few months back i think thats the one i am going to get i would rather spend a little more and not have to upgrade for a while it has a good warrenty i was just unsure if it had a headphone port that was awnsered by other members i think i have settled on the tesoro outlaw seems to be better quality and good support behind it

 

[dougofpa]

I used to have a Ace 250, I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy. The Compadre is better, and about $80 cheaper.

I used the ACE 250 for over a year and I WOULD recommend it to anyone getting started in detecting...I had a lot of sucess with it...By far the best machine for the price for the beginner

Turn it on and GO!

Jeff...dont' take one persons opinion....take a look on youtube and watch videos on the machines you have an interest in....The point is..you will dig junk...and lots of it....there is no detector on this earth that knows whats in the ground before you dig....The main thing you will learn while detecting is learning your machines tones and repeatable signals...the ace 250 is an excellent coin shooter...once you learn how to use it...and it will take hours and hours and more hours of digging to learn whatever machine you get.

Good Luck...and remember to watch youtube.