Need advice on Brand/model of Detector

SearchingTudor · Oct 30, 2012

After years long hiatus from this site, I have found myself back! Now that I have returned and Christmas is approaching, I have come with a query to the most informed treasure hunters on the interwebs.

What brand/model of a detector should I ask for Christmas? I would like to get the best affordable one around.

cudamark · Oct 31, 2012

First you'll have to define "affordable". Then you'll need to describe in detail what kind of detecting you plan on doing.

SearchingTudor · Oct 31, 2012

I'd say under $500 is affordable and any type of detecting. I would like a Jack of all trades type of detector. Maybe one that can detect precious metals with some accuracy.

Normsel · Oct 31, 2012

Sounds like your experienced. My advice would be to start researching the detectors in your price range. Most guys have a brand preference and some guys knock other brands. Each one seems to have a good point over another brand. I pretty much asked the same question as you about a month ago and picked out what i felt comfy with. I must say i am happy with my pick as well. I would also watch all videos and comparisons of one brand against another. One thing about some of the videos is they compare a $1000 to $1500 detector against a $500 - $600 detector. As one guy on here said they are all good detectors just some have more bells and whistles

Bill - De · Nov 3, 2012

Will you be doing any water hunts (fresh or salt)? Will you be hunting in the rain? If coins and jewelry are your main targets, (as opposted to gold nuggets), I'd seriously consider either a Garrett AT Pro (which is waterproof to 10' submerged), or possible a Tesoro Vaquero, which is also a very deep seeking detector; small and light, and has a lifetime warranty.