this is what i had in my heart since i first read about them. it possibly could not be the best choice, but what the heck, it is what i wanted. if the GOLD doesn't do what i expect on coins and small jewelry,, maybe old santa will bring me a GTI 1500 for christmas, if i'm a good little boy. it was a toss-up between these two to me, but the weather/water resistance is what won me over. like the rest of some of you guys, time will tell the true story. i spent the last 30 years in shooting competition, of one discipline or another, and i can change MT's a heck of a lot cheaper than i can AR'S or match pistols.