I know this is an old and always used question. i have been used to underwater detectors and have been using a "noobie" bounty hunter with some success on land. I have access to several places that were decimated in the hurricane to look on properties in Texas, also wanting one which is dependable in desert situations; currently involved in trip to New Mexico and Arizona to nugget hunt on BLM properties. Which one detector if any would benefit me both on beach and desert? Thanks for any imput and hope i can provide the same someday for you.