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Choosing my first metal detector

I am seriously looking at the outlaw that pinenut suggested, just had a birthday and Christmas is almost here. That would be a great present to myself. I didn't get a birthday present!!
 
Grayrider said:
I am seriously looking at the outlaw that pinenut suggested, just had a birthday and Christmas is almost here. That would be a great present to myself. I didn't get a birthday present!!
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A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! ^_^

For what they cost brand new, you just can't go wrong with a Compadre. Get one and you'll be finding plenty right off. When you decide that you want more depth and adjustability, the Compadre will still be your favorite backup, or perfect loaner for another beginner. Tesoro makes some great machines, all of which "just work".
I just put my high-tone Vaquero/5.75"c and my Outlaw/8"c in the car. Back to another old camp spot today. Dug a few $ in clad and a fake gold (18k G.E.) ring there yesterday, and pulled out a couple wheaties there last week. I know there has to be some silver waiting for me...
 
I think that if your local rocks are limestone or dolomite or sandstone, your ground is probably not too mineralized. But if it is granite or some other sort of igneous type of rock there is a likelihood of mineralization in the soil.

Probably the Outlaw is a good choice anyway. Really you can't go wrong with any Tesoro to tell you the truth.
 
Thanks everyone, i am still thinking and looking. I always over think and research to much. Its enough to drive me crazy. I might just buy the compadre and go from there.
 
I think it would be good to get a Compadre and upgrade later on down the road. Heck, you could probably pick up an older used Compadre for around &100-$110 that works just as well as a brand new one. check out the classifieds on here once you have a certain amount of posts. Either that, or a member on here could be close to you and you could borrow one of theirs. Never rule out a used Tesoro!
 
the old 5 pins still work :bouncy: bounced the V and just kept the Cibola as its the better 4 pin detector in my book but go a 5 pin better in iron so yeah outlaw or mod up a compadre who cares about warranty :poke: more I used the Comp more it gets used :rofl:

but seriously Tesoro's are never going to be the deepest with disc but in their price range they don't have many foes.

AJ
 
Yeah the outlaw is a great detector and for the price for the 3 coil pack can't be beat.
 
Stoof-tabsallday said:
Yeah the outlaw is a great detector and for the price for the 3 coil pack can't be beat.
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↑ yup - currently my favorite all-'round Tesoro.
 
I'd want both. Impossible choice. In a way though, to my way of thinking, they are similar types of quiet running detectors with similar excellent discrimination. Outlaw a little deeper, Compadre a little sharper on small gold and super fast response.
 
I'm new to all this but I would say just grab a compadre. Have found loads of stuff wandering the woods with mine. From coins to shotgun shells and one 1800s musket ball. I'll probably dig a lot more holes before I feel I will need more detector than this machine. Happy hunting
 
Grayrider said:
Would you choose a used outlaw with 3 coils for 325 or a new compadre with 8" coil?
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In your red clay, or wherever soil conditions are changing every few feet, pick the Outlaw. Outlaw will have a bit more to learn, with 4x as many knobs plus a toggle and button to fiddle with. It's not a basic beginner machine.

Compadre has a good all-around preset ground balance, but isn't nearly as versatile as the machine with adjustable GB and sensitivity. It is however, more of a beginner's detector.

I've never tried the big DD coil Outlaw 3 pack comes with, but the other two standard coils, 8" donut and 5.75" concentric, are two of Tesoros best, and my most used.

Compadre is a great, simple turn on & go machine. In beginner's (or expert's) hands, Compadre can find plenty, but it does not have as much depth as a machine you can fine tune to your current soil conditions, nor can you change coils for wherever you may want to go.

If you can afford the 3 coil Outlaw, choose that one. If you can't, Compadre isn't a bad choice, but...

BTW - I just bought another Compadre to give to one of my kids. She's a beginner with a somewhat "short" attention span. Compadre should suit her well. ^_^
 
I have a ton of detectors but the compadre will always have a place in my arsenal.
 
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