This is a good detector on trashy sites.:thumbup:

[Ringzapper]

The mark 1 is Very hot on nickels and sifts coins from trashy really well. A superb coin shooter. If you get the chance to buy one of these then don't miss your chance.The Depth is nothing fantastic but it is really good on trashy sites.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

But the size,weight and ergonomics of this metal detector off set all the positive factors.My Teknetics Mark 1 had a very limited depth ability,another problem it uses 16 AA batteries.The Analog meter is great.The one I had was hip mounted,but it felt like a suitcase.

 

[Ringzapper]

Hi ron , i actually prefer the bulky design as it is extremely strong and robust & made to last. The super long shaft gives a very wide sweep which i like a lot. Like you say the depth is nothing to write home about. In all metal the depth is reasonable though , i have noticed a lot of depth loss in discrim though. Still it does ok on certain sites where depth is not needed. I have fitted a whites dfx battery pack under the detector in place of the 16 internal battery's as the contacts all fell apart which is a really common fault with this detector. I paid nothing for the detector as it was dead when i got it. Like i say in trashy sites its one of the best i have ever used.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

I used the Mark1 in one of my favorite city park that has lots of thrash and old coins.I did find find a lot of coins even a few wheat backs but it just didn't have the depth to reach those old silver coins.Compared with the CZ3D which I was using at the time it out classed the Mark 1 in every category.The old dated Teknetics unit was also reconditioned metal detector and in new condition.There's a point when a metal detector is too bulky and heavy and the Mark 1 is a uncomfortable clunky unit.I currently use a Sovereign with a straight shaft and is a great detector,but without this mod I would probably have to choose another unit.