Anybody Know About Metal Detectors?

[9ball]

It is kinda wet outside, so I am going to work in today. Don't tell the Boss I am back on that knife website.


I have been interested in a nice metal detector for some time. I owned a Realistic/Radio Shack years ago, it was more of a toy.
One of the coin shops I do business with carry "White" brand, so he will sell me that for sure.

Most people I have talked with are kinda vague on the subject, John Swift passed through.
I have searched on the web also, but just not sure what I am looking at.

What do I need to be looking for? I had rather go ahead and spend the money and buy a good one.

I appreciate any advice or referrals

9ball

[nifenut]

9ball,

I am far from an expert on metal detectors but I have owned two. Both were Bounty Hunter brand. They cost about $250 each. I understand that Garrett makes some professional models that cost quite a bit more.

I have used mine for coins, KNIVES, rings and lots and lots of pull tabs.

If you're new to it, you'll think you should have bought a backhoe to go along with the detector

Good luck,

nifenut (Jim)

[9ball]

Thanks Nifenut,

I figured the digging part. I will be using one around old home sites, Civil War encampments, etc.
Around here you will find more copper tubing than pull tabs.

Thanks again for your time.
9ball

[Mossdancer]

Hey 9 Ball;
If you can hold on for a few days, I can get some info to you, My wifes detector is on loan due back this week sometime. Got it mail order from youe neck of the woods I think. It was a good price, a good product and fast service. It is a Garrett.

By the way, how many times out of 100 breaks do you sink the nine.
W.B.

[9ball]

Hello W.B. ,

I can wait, I have been waiting a couple of years just to find the right one.

About Nine Ball; It is a fast game, but I do not remember ever sinking the 9 right off the break. I never have seen it done yet either. We have a Friend who stills plays in tournaments and I will ask her next time they are over. I also have a Cousin who builds tables and gets around the South East some and I will run it by him also. Good Question.
Has it happen to you?

With Eight Ball/Strips & Solids; I have sunk and have seen the Eight Ball drop on the break several times.

9ball
aka
Rick

[JOE62]

9ball
My brother gave me a Garrett when he moved. I haven't tried it out yet, but he seemed to do OK with it. It's called a Freedom Ace Plus.
They are in Garland, TX. The phone number on it is (214)278-6151. I don't know if it's current, but you could give it a try.

[Mossdancer]

Hey 9 Ball;

Yes , I have had a couple, not near enough.

I got this name from
garret.
He helps with some of their field tests or did anyway. Real nice guy to talk too.
RON'S DETECTORS 301 KEENAN LANE, SHELBYVILLE TENN.37160
TEL# 931-224-1861. You also can look him up on the web.
Good Luck,
W.B.

Edit: Before you dig or look in state, national or Federal sites be sure you read the rules governing where its permissable.The regs are really strict and penalties really stiff.

[yerout]

Rick, I didn't know you wanted to become a metal hound to, I also swing one of those little critters around some or at least I did but not much hunting lately, Rick I strongly urge you to look at Fisher if you are looking for a quality detector, I use a Fisher CZ-70 Pro have also owned a Fisher CZ-5 both are great machines, all my digger friends use Fisher of some model, they go DEEP and I mean DEEP.

Roger (yerout)

[yerout]

Mossdancer, I've offered 9ball a game and I we can't seam to hook up but I can assure you I've made the 9 on the snap more times than I can count, don't tell anybody but I think he's scared !

Roger

[Camillus]

I own two Garrett Metal Detectors and have been very pleased with them, I found enough items the first year to pay for my second one.
Mine-lab is excellent too if you have the money to invest...

[PigStikr]

I had a Tesoro a few years back they had a Life Time Warranty my grandson uses it now...

[zzyzzogeton]

Garrett is a great brand. I have a good friend who, along with his wife, do metal detecting stuff where ever they travel. They have a pair of ATPro models. They love them.

I had an old Radio Shack version for 40 years. Over time different parts of it quick working, but it could still do what I needed - find property corner markers, etc. It finally died a few months ago and I have a Garrett 400 on order since I finally need to find something again. That one should last langer than I will.

There are 2 types of digging tools that work well - the Japanese Hori Hori gardening tool and the Becker BK3 "Tac Tool". The Hori Hori can be found for much less ($23 to $70) than the BK3 ($97 and up, sometime less on fleabay) but I use the BK3 because -

1) I already had one when I learned about the hori hori
2) the BK3 has many uses camping and hiking, which the hori hori does not have - try lifting a dutch oven with a hori hori.
3) the current sheath is a Molle compatible hard plastic that cleans up easily.

[fergusontd]

For a really good one their expensive. Buy a good one or your wasting your money! ftd