Want detector need pro advice. New to hobby

[luckyolson13]

Lookin to buy my first metal detector and have no clue where to start.
What is a pin pointer?
Any suggestions are welcome

 

[Mzjavert]

One thing to remember is no one machine will just signal on the good stuff and ignore all the junk. Every major brands has great options, but you won't be a perfect fit with all brands or machines. Talk to dedicated dealers...not some hobby shop with a few machines in a display case. Personally I do 90% of my hunting with an audio only machine and 10% with a display/indicator machine. Other people wouldn't be caught dead with an audio only machine. If it's at all possible visit a dedicated dealer or two...they will have machines you can actually try in a test garden and they'll have years of metal detecting experience and enough great finds on display to make your mouth water.

My local hobby lobby actually has machines to rent. (For people who lost something and want to try to find it themselves.) So that's one way to try at least one or two machines before putting down your money.

There are a couple of great dealers who work with this site. Talk to them to help narrow down your options.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Give us a shout Toll free. I will be glad to help you with your first purchase.

Mike

855-966-3563

 

[JanThorCro]

Don't have alot of time.

That suggest's turn on and GO.

I'd recommend the MXT Pro by Whites. 3 knobs and a couple switches. Plus Jeff Fosters MXT book, it's a home run.

Superb ground balance, has a reputation 2nd to none and a fanatically successful fan base. If my EGO had not gotten in the way I'd be driving one right now.

Whatever you choose have a blast.

 

[luckyolson13]

Thanks to all that have helped I will take this all with me when I decide to buy the snow is coming so I'm not in a rush. But keep the comments coming

 

[Tee1up]

Lucky, spend some time on Youtube and watch videos of people working their detectors.
I've become a big fan of mjcz5853 who tends to use mostly Tesoro and ultimately led to me picking up a Tesoro Outlaw.
Research is key though. There are a lot of really good MDs out there and you don't always have to drop a ton of cash on one to enjoy the hobby.

Thanks to all that have helped I will take this all with me when I decide to buy the snow is coming so I'm not in a rush. But keep the comments coming