Metal Detector advice

[Bixel]

OK, I am looking at buying myself a "low" end metal detector. There is a good company near by that sells them online, so I would probably buy an model that they have. The two models I am looking at are the Garrett Ace 250 and the Fisher F2.

Any guys that know metal detectors, what are the pros/cons of these models, and for someone just starting out who will use it for all sorts of things, what is the best all around model?

 

[Bixel]

Well after some research this afternoon, I found that from the company I would order from the Garrett ace is $214.95. They have the Fisher F2 for 199.95, but also have a Fisher F2 package that comes with a pin pointer and 4 inch coil that costs $214.95.

So in my opinion, I am down to two detectors, at the exact same price of $214.95, as I would pay the extra 15 bucks for a pinpointer and 4 inch coil with the F2 package.

Thoughts....?

 

[appliedlips]

Kyle, most low end pinpointers are worthless so I wouldnt attach any value to it, I would also say that most low end detectors don't have the power to do much with a small coil. I have used a range of detectors, and they all have good and bad points. I consistently hear good things about the 250 for the price, personally I have never used a Garrett. I had a friend who bought a similar F2 package, had to send the machine back as soon as he got it because of a malfunction, and after getting another, used it less than a week before selling it. The pinpointer was worthless, it had to be touching the target to make a sound. I am a fan of buying used machines, as there are a ton out there that were never used and you get more performance for the money, but it is a chance. If I were going to buy one of the major manufacturers entry level machines new it would be the 250.

 

[myersdiggers1998]

kellyco in florida has a layaway plan ,if you want a better package,and a better detector. I have a garrett ,cost me a grand. minelab seems to be one of the top guns now.

 

[Gunsmoke47]

I have piddled with a Garretts 250 and it's ok for a beginner. I mean ok only. I do not have any experiance with the Fisher. I have, and use, a top of the line Garretts and a Whites, and they are both great machines. As far as metal detectors are concerned, the old adage "You get what you pay for" truly rings true. Hope this helps, Kelley

 

[Gunsmoke47]

I have also had a Minelab. It is a good machine, but much harder to learn how to run. I would not recommend it to a novice. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Bixel]

Thanks for the advice guys!

I am going to call and talk to Jeff at Middlesex metal detectors up here in Canada this week and get his opinion. I know many people who have used him, and I have been told he is a straight shooter who wont try to upsell you if you have a budget.