GTI 2500

[virginia digger]

Does anyone still use a 2500 machine ?

 

[Albert]

What was your question or comment ? I have one , maybe I can help you with something . HH

 

[virginia digger]

I'm thinking about getting one. I know they are heavy by today's standard. Looking to use for relic hunting and coin shooting. I really like the bell tone on coin sized objects. Would an AT Max or Apex be better ?

 

[DIG5050]

Had one, weighed a ton to swing. Uses lots of batteries, too. Imaging works pretty well though, making it a good coin machine for clean areas. If you don’t use the imaging ability though, I’d get something else. The Apex is much lighter, has rechargeable battery and Z-Lynk ability for wireless headphones. Works much better in clean and junky areas. Once you learn it, you’ll do pretty well with it, coins or relics. HH.

 

[Monte]

I'm thinking about getting one. I know they are heavy by today's standard. Looking to use for relic hunting and coin shooting. I really like the bell tone on coin sized objects. Would an AT Max or Apex be better ?

I got an early, virtually prototype Apex. Followed up getting a couple more and did the upgrade via internet on all three units. For a mid-priced detector, the Apex has been outstanding for in a wide range of Coin Hunting environments.

For Relic Hunting it has also performed well in low to modest trash areas. I use the 5X8 Ripper coil almost exclusively and only wish they had theirs all 41/2" Concentric coil for it to tackle the toughest dense Iron trash.

Monte

 

[silverseeker 2]

Does anyone still use a 2500 machine ?

Skip the Garrett 2500 machine. Many much better
Units out there for less money and Better features.
The 2500 is Way Over priced compared to what's
being Sold in the Market these days. Do yourself a Favor and
skip on the 2500 and save some Serious money. JMHO
silverseeker 2

 

[RLOH]

Does anyone still use a 2500 machine ?

As most have said "there are better detectors for far less money. But, you never said if you were buying used or new. If you can get the 2500 for a great deal, I would buy it. They are an excellent coin detector, but not in trashy sites. I would chose an Equinox, Legend, or Apex in no particular order. Good luck with what ever you buy!

 

[fwcrawford]

I agree with others as well about other detector choices that are available.
Depending on what part of Virginia you are at, a detector with some form of ground balance should be considered in my opinion
I believe the Garrett 2500 ground balance only functions in all metal… not disc. mode.

 

[virginia digger]

Looking to buy a new GTI. I am also considering a At Max and Apex.

 

[Odanscoils]

If you're in that nasty red clay area.
You'll do best with a multi frequency machine.
Try the Legend.

 

[Tony-Ok]

Looking to buy a new GTI. I am also considering a At Max and Apex.

If your dead set on a Garrett, if you are choosing between the ATPRO or ATMAX…… the ATPRO has a smoother audio……. You might check out the Apex . It’s one of Garrett’s newer offerings. HH Tony