Does a GTI2500 dedicated forum exist?

[wallstwins]

As a newcomer to this forum (and detecting), I've noticed that much of the focus seems to be the AT Pro and ACE models and unlike the other brand forums on this web site that seem to have machine model specific forums, there is not a Garrett GTI 2500 specific forum.

Is there another website (related to this one or not) that would have a GTI 2500 forum?

Did I buy the "out of style / old technology" when I bought this 3 months ago, since very little mention seems to come up here on this model verses the others mentioned above ?

Thanks for the insights.

 

[John-Edmonton]

There is no forum specifically towards the GTI 2500. You bought an excellent metal detector. It's been around for a while, and that's because a lot of people use it. They don't come up for sale used very often. I have been using mine for many years. I have found countless musket balls, silver coins, rings and other relics with mine. Once you figure out how to use the imaging and it's limitations....you can save a lot of time digging only probable good good targets. Garrett has the exclusive patent to this feature.

There is a lot of hype on the AT Pro at the moment. It is water proof, unlike the ACE models,the GTI models and other Garrett land detectors. It has some newer technology built into it which is of interest to a lot of people. The ACE detectors are also popular, and there have been literally thousands upon thousands sold. They are a great machine and cost very little.

The GTI 2500 is a great machine! Go out, use it and enjoy this wonderful hobby. Don't get too wrapped up with the 'keeping up with the Jones" syndrome. There are a lot of people who for whatever reason constantly move from one detector to the next. Often times, they just never really truly learn the machines potential, and as a result don't give it good reviews. There is no "BEST" detector out there. Each metal detector built often tends to excel in certain areas though. Gold detectors tend to fair better for gold, although the GTI 2500 with the sniper coil in true all metal mode works great too.

 

[jlopez5555]

I've requested separate forums and the mods are considering. I think it would be great to get information directly. Hope they see your request also.

 

[wallstwins]

There is no forum specifically towards the GTI 2500. You bought an excellent metal detector. It's been around for a while, and that's because a lot of people use it. They don't come up for sale used very often. I have been using mine for many years. I have found countless musket balls, silver coins, rings and other relics with mine. Once you figure out how to use the imaging and it's limitations....you can save a lot of time digging only probable good good targets. Garrett has the exclusive patent to this feature.

There is a lot of hype on the AT Pro at the moment. It is water proof, unlike the ACE models,the GTI models and other Garrett land detectors. It has some newer technology built into it which is of interest to a lot of people. The ACE detectors are also popular, and there have been literally thousands upon thousands sold. They are a great machine and cost very little.

The GTI 2500 is a great machine! Go out, use it and enjoy this wonderful hobby. Don't get too wrapped up with the 'keeping up with the Jones" syndrome. There are a lot of people who for whatever reason constantly move from one detector to the next. Often times, they just never really truly learn the machines potential, and as a result don't give it good reviews. There is no "BEST" detector out there. Each metal detector built often tends to excel in certain areas though. Gold detectors tend to fair better for gold, although the GTI 2500 with the sniper coil in true all metal mode works great too.

John, thanks for your insights and reassurance regarding the GTI2500 - any specific do's or don'ts recommendations for a rookie using this machine?
Thanks again!

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

I'm not John, but for me, one of the best things to do with using the imaging feature, is to lift the coil to a point that it read 5 to 6 inches on the target.(Having it centred is vital.) I've found that it tends to give the most reliable results for a targets actual size.
Listening to the width of the signal can give you a good idea on what you are over as well. It's more noticeable with the Scorcher coil on.
Don't swing it very fast either, as this can both cause falsing and target masking to occur. Also keep your sensitivity around 6 or 7 bars as a max, while learning the detector 9first 100 hours or so) as that can cause you grief as well.
Mick Evans.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

Unfortunately its heavy and boxy and not comfortable to swing for any length of time and imaging is only good for about 6 inches on a coin however the all metal mode that ID's is as deep as any and with all its facets is a favorite of many. Charles Garrett has said many times expect to use 100 hours until you feel comfortable with. I wouldn';t call it old technology just technology that works. Personally prefer the GTI 1500 with is lighter and better ergonomically which has many of its facets and don't want anyone talking to me in the field but well learned the GTI2500 is as good as any...

 

[jlopez5555]

You know what I hate about the GTI 2500.....once you use imaging, it's almost impossible to go back to just audio.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Once you start utilizing the Imaging, you really get spoiled and miss it when switching to another non-imaging detector. You have to be dead center on the target to get the most accurate information when imaging. Some people never really figured out how to properly use it, and even went so far as to call it a gimmick. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether you are hunting in the woods, sports fields, farmers fields for jewellery, coins or relics, that imaging feature really saves you from a lot of unnecessary digging, especially in the top 4-6 inches. But....you have to really learn the machine well and the limitations of imaging itself. It too, along with depth indicators, target ID, audio ID as in all other metal detectors becomes less accurate the deeper the target is.

And another trick you may want to know about is the "STOMPIN METHOD"...often times an old bottle cap will read as a coin on a metal detector. If it is old, based on a target ID depth or soft signal if your machine has audio modulation, try this. Stomp real hard with your foot above the target. If it is a bottle cap, usually the halo that has developed around the cap is broken, and it will change to a low conductor again such as iron or bottle cap. If it continues to read as a coin, dig it because that's probably what it is.

 

[wallstwins]

Once you start utilizing the Imaging, you really get spoiled and miss it when switching to another non-imaging detector. You have to be dead center on the target to get the most accurate information when imaging. Some people never really figured out how to properly use it, and even went so far as to call it a gimmick. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether you are hunting in the woods, sports fields, farmers fields for jewellery, coins or relics, that imaging feature really saves you from a lot of unnecessary digging, especially in the top 4-6 inches. But....you have to really learn the machine well and the limitations of imaging itself. It too, along with depth indicators, target ID, audio ID as in all other metal detectors becomes less accurate the deeper the target is.

And another trick you may want to know about is the "STOMPIN METHOD"...often times an old bottle cap will read as a coin on a metal detector. If it is old, based on a target ID depth or soft signal if your machine has audio modulation, try this. Stomp real hard with your foot above the target. If it is a bottle cap, usually the halo that has developed around the cap is broken, and it will change to a low conductor again such as iron or bottle cap. If it continues to read as a coin, dig it because that's probably what it is.

Excellent tip - will give it a try (and at the very least it'll burn a few more calories) Thanks!

 

[jbow]

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