How good is the 1236-X2?

[Prospector]

I am presently using another brand for coin hunting, and a 1270 for relics. Thinking of another Fisher unit for coins as well. Looking for something that gets deep to use around old home sites. Target I.D. would be nice, but not essential. What kind of depth can I expect on average with the 1236, and would the Edge or Excell be a better choice? Thanks!

 

[Eric]

I answered this question on the tesoro forum but I think it got deleted?

I use the 1236x2 and I think its a very good detector. Very good in heavy trash and good depth. Good recovery speed and finds targets next to iron.

HH, Eric

 

[Keith Southern]

Fisher I.D. Edge if I was going to be in a lot of modern trash. the I.d on the Edge is very accurate.and also the Edge is considerably deeper than the 1236-X2 plus it has the option of ground balancing.If you want to get deep in the iron go with the Edge it will out do the all detectors on deep targets mixed with iron. No matter what you hear!.

Keith Southern

 

[dahut]

I am presently using another brand for coin hunting, and a 1270 for relics. Thinking of another Fisher unit for coins as well. Looking for something that gets deep to use around old home sites. Target I.D. would be nice, but not essential. What kind of depth can I expect on average with the 1236, and would the Edge or Excell be a better choice? Thanks!

I would think the Edge or Excel would be what you want. The 1236 has depth, but I suspect the others would best it. They also offer useful coin related features the 1236-x2 doesn't have.
You asked what kind of depth the 1236 will give. All I can say is adequate. It isn't a depth monster, but it will do. Where I think it excels (no pun intended) is the iron discrimination and target response. Once you get used to the chatter and popping as it discriminates iron, it is like having a two-tone unit. Target response is lighting fast, too, with an analog model devoid of processing lag time.

But if you can pony up for the better units, I would say to get them.