Looking for the Best Metal Detector?
There is no such thing as the perfect metal detector but a few come pretty close.
Though
many multi purpose metal detectors today do an outstanding job in most
situations, no single metal detector can be the best in every situation.
One may perform perfectly in highly mineralized soil, but have a harder time than others in other areas.
Some may perform flawlessly at a freshwater beach, but flounder near salt water beaches and be erratic when moving between the wet and dry sand areas. Others may find coins at extreme depths in damp or wet soil conditions, and still others seem to prefer a dry soil to achieve maximum depth.
With all of the customizable features on most of the newer models, you will more than likely be able to work around many of these issues by changing sensitivity settings, hunting modes, etc...
Of course using all of these added features to their fullest requires a bit of time to master but worth the effort. Never fear though, because the majority of these feature packed detectors also have a simple turn on and go mode to get you up and running fast. Then as you gain more experience you can tiptoe into the other features and try different modes, sensitivity settings, discriminate values and notching if you choose.
The best metal detector you can buy is the one you have confidence in prior to purchase and then learning your new machine by using it... a lot. But trust me, this is a lot more fun than work.
For peace of mind, do yourself a favor and stick with the major manufacturers as they offer great warranties, accessories and repair or upgrade service should you need it. Plus you'll find accessories and excellent coils from third party vendors available for most major brands.
One may perform perfectly in highly mineralized soil, but have a harder time than others in other areas.
Some may perform flawlessly at a freshwater beach, but flounder near salt water beaches and be erratic when moving between the wet and dry sand areas. Others may find coins at extreme depths in damp or wet soil conditions, and still others seem to prefer a dry soil to achieve maximum depth.
With all of the customizable features on most of the newer models, you will more than likely be able to work around many of these issues by changing sensitivity settings, hunting modes, etc...
Of course using all of these added features to their fullest requires a bit of time to master but worth the effort. Never fear though, because the majority of these feature packed detectors also have a simple turn on and go mode to get you up and running fast. Then as you gain more experience you can tiptoe into the other features and try different modes, sensitivity settings, discriminate values and notching if you choose.
The best metal detector you can buy is the one you have confidence in prior to purchase and then learning your new machine by using it... a lot. But trust me, this is a lot more fun than work.
For peace of mind, do yourself a favor and stick with the major manufacturers as they offer great warranties, accessories and repair or upgrade service should you need it. Plus you'll find accessories and excellent coils from third party vendors available for most major brands.