How many metal detectors do you own?

[Viking]

I thought I'd give this poll option a try... I was curious as to how many metal detectors you guys own at the present time. I have two, an E-trac (main detector) and an Ace 250, used mainly for when a friend wants to come along on a hunt. Something tells me that some of you own a half dozen, while others only have their one and only .

Let's see what the forum average is! Thanks for looking! thumbsup01

[switch]

I just started a few days ago. I have an Ace 350 and a Pro Pointer. Already thinking of going to one of those crazy ones with all the audio tones, maybe an AT Pro. maybe.

[Ill Digger]

I thought I'd give this poll option a try...

Let's see what the forum average is!

As gooda reason as any Good topic! It'll be interesting indeed :->

3. I still have the Prizm IV I started out with. My DFX and my newest weapon in the arsenal my E-Trac thumbsup01
Plus 2 Pro Pointers and a Bullseye PP but I didn't count those lol

[coinnut]

Just two, but hopefully down to one very soon lol Gotta sell the old one

[jkress]

Just two for me. The first one I bought and the last one I bought. I've let a few intrigued property owners
use my Ace while detecting with them. One guy I let keep it for a couple of weeks. He called one night quite excited
when he found a Mercury dime. Priceless.

[fsa46]

Only one, my MXT Pro and I love it. That is why it is so hard to pull the trigger on purchasing an E-Trac that I really want.

All those beautiful finds that Angel, Paul and George post doesn't help the situation.

[Lowjiber]

I have seven. Two are on loan right now.

My main detectors are...

A Gold Bug II that gets the majority of my swings. I hunt the desert for gold and meteorites.

An MXT (older version) with a SunRay probe that is always at the ready.

A V3i that is serial number 016 ...one of the original Visions. It also has a SunRay attached.

An M6 with Sunray attached...awesome coin machine.

Fisher F2 that I throw in the Jeep for impromptu hunts.

A Surfmaster with Mr. Bill's mods. (It's on loan right now because I hardly need it since I moved from the west coast.)

An Ace 250 (with SunRay) that I loan to company.

I recently sold my Detector Pro Wader to a member in California.

I don't think I'm a hoarder, but we hoarders rarely admit our little problem. lol

[aloldstuff]

I currently have three, 2 Prizm IV's and a V3i.

[CTDirtFisher]

I have two..

Minelab E-Trac w/Sunray Stock Coil, 5 Sun Ray Coil, 6X8 and 112 SEF
White's Surf PI Dual Field Metal Detector

[RobW]

I have 3

E-Trac
Garrett GTP 1350...I think I'm the only person who ever purchased this model...but it is a great all around detector
Garrett master Hunter 3...

I had a Master Hunter 7 and a garrett 250 stolen from my car several years back

Was thinking about adding a V3i...but after seening Al's issues.....I think I'll pass

[aloldstuff]

I have 3

E-Trac
Garrett GTP 1350...I think I'm the only person who ever purchased this model...but it is a great all around detector
Garrett master Hunter 3...

I had a Master Hunter 7 and a garrett 250 stolen from my car several years back

Was thinking about adding a V3i...but after seening Al's issues.....I think I'll pass

Rob, you're just fine with the etrac. Told the factory that what really irked me was the fact that my hunting buddy with his Etrac was I told ya soing me.

[whammy]

Good topic. I have a Vision, DFX, Eagle Spectrum, and a Prism. Also 2 Bullseyes and a propointer. BUT, if I had three or four more, then I would be a hoarder.

[steve in so az]

I have 2 - both are Fisher 1266 X models. What else do I need Steve in so az

[Bell-Two]

I have 4 an old Radio Shack that a the guy who runs the thrift store gave me for helping out fixing their bikes....took it out in the yard it beeped and then put it away lol

Ace 250 my first detector, just a really good detector which I have let others use.
Minelab X-Terra 705 which is really my wifes and she does great with it
Minelab E-Trac which is the berries!

[Tony Two-Cent]

Technically I have three, but only one that I use.

1. E-Trac

2. Bounty Hunter that my parents gave me for Christmas about 5 years ago. I hunted with it one time, didn't much care for it, put it away and forgot about it.

3. 1968 Garrett Hunter that was my father's. I have no idea if it would still power up.

[itsaawgood]

Six here....see my sig. I think I need to thin mine collection out alittle so some are gonna go....at some point

[russellt]

i have owned as many as 3 at one time . currently i have a v3i and the prizm II i started with .. my son who is 6 now enjoys finding coins i throw in the yard with the P2..if he breaks it its no big deal you know

[TC-NM]

I started detecting in 1974 using various and heavy detectors including Jetco, Whites & Garretts. Always wanted to try a Compass, but never purchased one.

Presently I have:

1) Original Whites Vision (pre V3) No. 82 off the assembly line. Great Detector!

2) Whites XL Pro (analog Meter) One hellava machine. Deadly accurate!

3) 6000/Di Professional (old blue box) As good as it gets for analog. . . Long live the 6000's!

Recently I just picked up a:

4) Tesoro Vaquero with stock coil. Nice and light. I think I'm going to like this one.

TC-NM

[MartinL]

Why own more than maybe 2 detectors? You normally get real good at using one primary detector after getting ised to the hobby...usually after the first cheapy detector you try, then buying the MAIN detector. Beyond that, aren't we just diluting our keen knowledge of how to read the main detector we got used to back then?

Sure, I can easily see owning many of these if the hobby has paid for itself already. That isn't the case with a lot of hunters though. I guess I don't see the purpose in owning various detectors, while one that one main unit will always get you to the treasure . Maybe it's like ladies buying shoes to some people.

I have 2 machines. First one got me hooked, the V3i INVESTED my money and I don't need another one. I just don't get it.

martin

[silver star]

I have two Ace 250 and Ace250 rofl HH Mike