1236-x2

Technically speaking the detectors frequency shift (between 5.5 kHz and 5.9 kHz) comes in very handy, its ability to belt mount makes it a light machine to use for extended period of time. Also its third derivative silence is an brilliant addition and the battery test feature is another handy thing to have. I had a chance to use the detector at the competition hunt in Texas, at the Texas Treasure Show in Abilene. Performance was fantastic, there were approx. 130 competitors using different detectors and I experienced crosstalk only one time. I detected over 80 silver coins, one of which was a 1921 silver dollar (my first). In both relic and coin shooting in neutral to medium mineralized soil the 1236-X2 works very well. Finding nickels, dimes, and pennies at six to eight inches. In the relic category my finds were a 50/70 cartridge from 1868 (3 inches) and a 58 caliber round ball (4 inches) maybe from the 1840's. I finally had an opportunity to test it out on South Padre Island, in dry and wet salt sand. The capacity effect was very minimal, though no jewelry was found I did find many clad coins. Depth from one inch to nearly nine inches in wet and dry sand. Finally, I would say this is a very good all around detector for persons that does not want to spend over $500. The only thing I did not like about the detector was its VCO pinpoint--that's just my personal opinion. So if you can only afford one metal detector in your budget, I would definitely suggest the Fisher 1236-X2.