How many have you owned ?

[pescadore]

I started a list today of all the Metal Detectors I have owned over the years. I knew that there had been a lot but never really thought about how many. So far my number is 25 !! There may be more that I have just forgotten about. I wish I had the list price off every one of those so I could buy me a better car !!! My latest conclusion is that one of the oldest detectors that I have ever owned may just be the best. I think I will stay with it for a while and save my money !!! So let's hear it .. How many have you owned??
Pesc

 

[JUNKER]

Had a few cheap radio one at first then a BFO I think then Garrett's ace which a gave to someone else another freedom ace a GrandmasterCXIII Whites 5900 an a 5900DI/PRO two XLT's a Surfmaster PI those are the one's I remember It's tuff to get old lol HH

 

[dasabighole]

Hummm? Lets see, 1st an old whites with the box you hung around your neck. 2 Tesoro Silver Sabre +. 3 Tesoro Toltec. 4 Tesoso bandito. 5 Nautilus DMC. 6 Nautilus DMC 2b. 7 Nautilus 2 Ba. 8 Troy Shadow. 9 Tesoro Cebola. 10 T-2 ?? May have missed a few. Thats since 1989.[/QUOT

Well,
did they pay you back?

10,000 Fold

 

[pescadore]

My 25 ,,, oops make that 26
Bounty Hunter Time Ranger
Fisher CZ5 x 3, F5
Garrett TA 100, Ace 250, GTI 1500
Minelab Explorer XS, Explorer II, Etrac, Excalibur
Technetics Eurotek Pro
Tesoro Toltec II, Deleon, Tiger Shark
Troy Shadow X3
Whites old Coinmaster TR, Prizm 6T, 6000 Di Pro SL, DFX, Eagle Spectrum, Spectrum XLT
XP Deus X 2

 

[team sidewinder]

Been at it less than a year so only one so far. I figured I would spend a little more money than I really wanted to get an more advanced detector that I could grow into as I got more experience at this metal detecting hobby/addiction.

 

[Hawk'n Dirt]

1 Bounty Hunter Texas Pilot
1 Garrett Ace 250
1 Treasure Commander TC3X
1 Garrett AT Pro

So, that is 4 ......... and I have been metal detecting for 3 months now!

 

[pescadore]

My 25 ,,, oops make that 26
Bounty Hunter Time Ranger
Fisher CZ5 x 3, F5
Garrett TA 100, Ace 250, GTI 1500
Minelab Explorer XS, Explorer II, Etrac, Excalibur
Technetics Eurotek Pro
Tesoro Toltec II, Deleon, Tiger Shark
Troy Shadow X3
Whites old Coinmaster TR, Prizm 6T, 6000 Di Pro SL, DFX, Eagle Spectrum, Spectrum XLT
XP Deus X 2

Okay up to 28 now forgot about these two
Minelab Xterra 50
Xterra 705 gold pack

This obsession is ridiculous ... I need help !!!

 

[ATGoldGuy]

This obsession is ridiculous ... I need help !!!

Now that's funny!

 

[pescadore]

Been at it less than a year so only one so far. I figured I would spend a little more money than I really wanted to get an more advanced detector that I could grow into as I got more experience at this metal detecting hobby/addiction.

I think you made a wise decision. The 705 is a great machine and I really liked mine. It's probably one of the ones that I wish I had not sold or traded away. I upgraded to the Etrac and not sure that I gained a whole lot for my type of hunting. It's also very light and that's a plus for me !!!

 

[pescadore]

1 Bounty Hunter Texas Pilot
1 Garrett Ace 250
1 Treasure Commander TC3X
1 Garrett AT Pro

So, that is 4 ......... and I have been metal detecting for 3 months now!

Easy there TEX !!! That's how it all starts. Welcome to the obsession !!!

 

[cosmic]

Bounty hunter Time Ranger
Fisher, 555D, Goldbug II, 2/F75, Goldbug pro..
Garrett, 1350,AT pro, Infinium,
Technetics T2 SE
Tesoro Tejon
Minelab, XT70,SEpro,2 /Etracs

A few of the I purchased when they first came out and learned my lesson..

 

[devilpookie]

Just starting my collection seeing as I have only been at this for about six months. Garrett ATP, Garrett ADS, Whites GMT (just sold it), Whites V3i, Tesoro Silver sabre, Excal 1000, Sov GT, and a Radio Shack in the 70's. There will be more...but not anytime soon. Gotta sell off another motorcycle first.

 

[Fletch88]

Just starting my collection seeing as I have only been at this for about six months. Garrett ATP, Garrett ADS, Whites GMT (just sold it), Whites V3i, Tesoro Silver sabre, Excal 1000, Sov GT, and a Radio Shack in the 70's. There will be more...but not anytime soon. Gotta sell off another motorcycle first.

Don't sell the GT you'll regret it or at least I did.

 

[Normsel]

I have 3 going on 4. Plan on buying a new detector after I get home from Costa Rica in March. I love my ATP but want a new challenge.

I have learned so much on this forum. I try everything i read and then most often tweek what i have read. The most important thing i ever read was to keep your swings at the same speed and level from start to finish. There is definitely a sweet spot in the speed of your swing.

 

[pescadore]

I have 3 going on 4. Plan on buying a new detector after I get home from Costa Rica in March. I love my ATP but want a new challenge.

I have learned so much on this forum. I try everything i read and then most often tweek what i have read. The most important thing i ever read was to keep your swings at the same speed and level from start to finish. There is definitely a sweet spot in the speed of your swing.

That is very true that sweep speed varies especially from detector to detector. The rule of thumb is low and slow but with some detectors that will not get the maximum depth. I had an older Whites machine that needed to be swung like a weedeater to get max depth. There are lots of little lessons we learn from experience, some that are general in nature and some detector specific. Each new machine produces it's own set of challenges (trust me, I've had plenty) but I also enjoy those challenges. Now if only I could afford it !!! Good luck with your new one !!!
Pesc

 

[pjduff]

I only have 2, a Fishers 1266-X that I bought new when they first came out and have used for over 20 years. Then about 2 years ago I bought a Garrett Ace 350.

 

[goldnrelics]

Tesoro Cibola
Tesoro Tejon
Tesoro Cutlass II
White's Blue & Grey
Minelab 705
Bounty Hunter Gold Digger
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV
Titan 2000
Fisher F4
Viper Trident LOL!! (not even worth the free price)

 

[Tired Rooster]

Never got rid of a detector.....have them all still. Tesoro DeLeon..Tesoro Silver uMax..Minelab Xterra 705..Minelab Sov. GT......and just added an Etrac! Bad thing is......I can guarantee that I will end up getting another one at some point down the road. Don't need them all.........but they make me happy

 

[jdbeier38]

Started with an ACE 250 in the middle of 2012, not too long after becoming an addict I purchased a Minelab etrac in Dec 2012.

 

[mo dirt diggin]

I started in the eighties with a Whites 6000D series 2. When I got ahold of a DFX I stayed with it. I have had 4 machines over the years, all whites. I'm thinking of trying an ATPro, so I can get in deeper water. Hey it is all great !!! Happy Hunting!

 

[pescadore]

I started in the eighties with a Whites 6000D series 2. When I got ahold of a DFX I stayed with it. I have had 4 machines over the years, all whites. I'm thinking of trying an ATPro, so I can get in deeper water. Hey it is all great !!! Happy Hunting!

I liked the DFX as well. Consistantly found good stuff with it. What do you think abput the new M5?