what is all the hype

[JJdigs]

On the tesoro bandido II. They sell for big bucks on auction sites for an older detector. It looks like its very similar to the vaquero, is it really that much better ?

 

[Dirtdigger33]

I think it comes down to supply and demand. I paid a good amount for mine when I bought it. Shortly after I found an Eldorado Umax. Both are getting a little tougher to find and that may be why they are higher priced. With a few exceptions I think that will happen with other Tesoros that are solid machines with some age to them as they get harder to find. I will not be parting with either my bandido II Umax or Eldorado any time soon. The bandido II is an excellent all around detector with many features that makes it fun and exciting to hunt with. I can't say if it is better or not than the vaquero, because I don't own a vaquero. I would like to get a vaquero eventually. The person to ask on that comparison would be tabman. He owns both and a pretty impressive lineup of Tesoros. Of the 3 detectors I do own, it is hard to compare them, because I use them for different reasons and they all work good. HH

 

[thumperjones]

The Bandido 2 Micromax just seems to have all the best features of all the Tesoro models, but in one detector. The thing that makes it unique is that it has a true "no motion" all metal mode, as well as a regular "motion all metal" mode. Both are activated by a simple switch, so you can use the all metal no motion to pinpoint with. And then you hit the spring loaded toggle into "retune" and it shrinks the signal to make it easy to pinpoint within a couple inches. It's also handy for sizing the target and judging depth.

Overall, I believe they are "hyped" because they offer all the features to make it a great do anything kind of machine. They run smooth and quiet in iron, have a great disc circuit, and the two All Metal modes are easy to switch in and out of on the fly. They are just a great versatile detector. I jumped at the chance to trade my old Tejon for a nice one, and I don't regret it. Try one sometime, and if you are a Tesoro guy you will see what the fuss is about. The Outlaw is basically the same detector, but with a single multi function pushbutton replacing the toggles on the Bandido.

 

[ToneTime]

Not sure now that you can buy an outlaw with warranty. I owned the bandido ll micro max and after getting a new outlaw I sold the bandido 2. I simply like the outlaw better for one main reason, the medium hz tone instead of the high pitch of the b2. They are fantastic detectors for sites with lots of iron. Performance wise are about the same. I also use the vaquero a lot but although it does okay at the iron laden sites I enjoy the outlaw or the silver much better for these places. The vaquero can't be beat for areas with deeper coins and trash with the 5.75" coil. It is amazing the depth and separation I get from that little coil. Then the compadre, nice for around large metal and playgrounds.

 

[JJdigs]

I had great success with the vaquero with the 5" as well.....dug a fugio around a bunch of square iron nails around an old home foundation at around 6 or 7 inches deep ! That coil with the V is killer