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Garrett GTI 2500 Vs GTI 1500

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ringpull

New member
Hi There Everybody.

Help needed please before I purchase my first Garrett, I am going to buy a Garrett GTI for dry sand work, mainly looking for older coins and gold rings, I need to know which of the two is the deepest and most suitable.

Thank you for your help

Best Regards :pulltab:

Bryan (Wales U.K.)
 
Well, the GTI 2500 in true all metal mode will get you about 2 inches greater then the GTI 1500 in my test garden, using the standard 9.5" Imaging coil. Now, if I add the large 12.5 inch coil, I add even more depth. And....if you are hunting in mineralized soil, putting a DD coil on either machine will cut through the mineralization nicely. My last water hunt got me a nice ring in the dry sand, about 10 inches down (in true all metal mode) using the stock 9.5" coil, and the cursor on the GTI 2500 still read in the coin section.

Below is the picture of the ring. It is the one on the right, which was gold plated at one time, and is actually quite old. The ring on the left was found in the water with another machine.

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So John, would you say the extra weight is worth it?
 
I can swing all day with the 2500. Use good body mechanics, and you shouldn't have any problems.

"The lower rod on the machine acts like the end of a leaver, with the fulcrum being the elbow. The longer the rod is and the further your hand is from your body, the greater the amount of force (leverage) it exerts on your elbow and shoulder. So, shorten your rod so your swings are not too wide, and maintain a good posture standing straight. This will also keep stress off your lower back and shoulders, two typical weak spots on our body. Now keep your arm tucked in as close to your body, with your biceps and triceps against your rib cage, and turn at the hips slightly with your swings. I tried this method with the GTI 2500, and really had no issues with weight after several hours"
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Article on good body mechanics using metal detectors I wrote recently in response to using a heavier detector.
 
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