First Metal Detector

[lakeviewfarm]

I am looking into buying my frist metal detector. I think I have narrowed my choice to the Tesoro tiger Shark or JW Fisher 1280X. I was wanting to know if anyone is useing these machines. I will use it for the most part in fresh water but will want to use it on or around the beach pluse under the sea if possable.

 

[cruzandiver1]

Not sure what you are willing to spend on a quality MD, but don't overlook Minelab. I think once I got over the learning curve, that my Excaliber is the best MD I have used. I mostly use it in fresh water while SCUBA diving and on the beaches but also have used it around local parks and ballfields. I have used a Fisher 1280X that I picked up on E-Bay for cheap but I only used it on the shores of Lake Erie and never really found much except clad but had a blast detecting with it. I think no matter what brand or model you purchase, I belive you will definatly enjoy any of the detectors mentioned.
Jon