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I have been wanting a metal detector for some years and would like some feedback as to what a good, light, brand of detector to look at. I have very limited knowledge, but am looking to learn.I mostly will be looking for rings and goodies around parks, and at the beach.There are so many brands, its kind of overwhelming. Opinions are welcome...........

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Are You In Good Shape--How Old Are You--Explorers Are Good But Heavy---I Cant Handle One So I Use A MXT And I Can Use It For Hrs. ---DeathWind1
 
Buy the best most sophisticated machine for the type of detecting you plan to do the most .... that current cash flow allows. The better the machine, the better it should perform in highly difficult ground mineralization conditions. Better machines also provide you information and user benefits you would not now know will become important to you.

Go to a local dealer and see and handle the machines offered. See which ones are affordable, light weight, and balanced properly. A local dealer can give you training too that you won't receive over the Internet or phone call.

Sounds like you're planning 99% beach and inland so that means a machine designed for land use.

Lots of good equipment out there. All of us have our favorites, that's why there are so many good choices. This forum seems to be dominated by USA made White's and Australian made Minelab.... and one old coot on this forum uses a "Greenie". (just teasing Elson).
 
would be a "Whites" analog machine, a 5900 or a 6400 would be a good machine for someone just beginning, don't go cheap, don't get too complicated with digital on your first machine, and keep it for backup when you do decide to upgrade.........fred
 
Minelab and Whites are very good machines.......there are others like DetectorPro, Fisher and Garrett that are equally as good. Buy a machine that is lightweight and easy to use at first. You more than likely will trade up from there. Check out the manufactures forums and see what others have to say about their machines, then like Ed says........go to a dealer and put your hands on one.
 
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