I bet this hasn't been asked! - What's the best type of metal detector for the money?

2bucks

I've always been interested in detecting, I don't know why I've never pursued it further than buying my 6yr old son a very cheap detector, (we actually found some old bottle caps). I would like to know the expert's opinions... and figure you're going to ask me all kinds of questions about how I'm going to use it. Let's just say I don't need the best of the best and I've already had the bottom, so something mid range.

Any help would be great! Thanks!

CROCKofCOINS

I just wanted a detector for the grand kids to use.. I already have top of the line units from White's.
I went to the local White's dealer, looked at what I could get. I looked at Tosoro's: http://www.tesoro.com/

I wanted some kind of target ID. White's has it starting with the Prizm 2. $200.00 http://www.whiteselectronics.com/prizm2w.php

I am impressed with the Prizm 2! ! ! It is a turn on and go type of unit. Just turn on lower the coil to the soil and swing. Hear a beep..look at the display, make a few passes over target and watch the display. It will indiacate what is in the ground.

I took the Prizm to the beach to test it (easy digging ;-). At the beach I dig just about all targets. When the Prizm locked on the display, it was right on most of the time :-)

Just take a look at a White's before you bye an Ace or other type unit.

Good Luck
Jerry

Omega

I just picked up a Prizm 2 at a pawn shop about a month ago for $75 and I love it! I am just starting out and it is a very friendly machine. I have been digging dimes and pennies out od the local school playground over the holiday break and it is pretty accurate with it's display. Enjoy!!

DesertRat

When you say "best for the money" I guess I would have to ask....what kind of money are you willing to spend?

My White's DFX ($1,200) would probably be considered a top-of-the-line detector, but my experience level in detecting is not even close to matching the capabilities of the machine. I could have done with a less expensive model just fine and in fact, folks here with far less expensive detectors find far more treasures than I do on a regular basis so it all becomes relative.

When I bought my detector I wasn't concerned about the cost, I just always like to have the best I can for whatever money I'm willing to spend.

2bucks

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll try a Prizm 2, it sounds exactly like the type of detector I'm looking for.

I'll let you all know how I do!

-Trey

smokinjoe925

I think that Prisim 2 is the one I have (if its the one from walmart lol). but whatever you do... get...a...PINPOINTER!!!!!!! its been driving me crazy not having one lol, trust me it helps ALOT.

goldrush00013

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