{"page":{"id":117737029916,"body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/nokta-findx-9.jpg\" alt=\"Detectorist hunting in the field with a Nokta detector\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a metal detector comes down to where you hunt, what you're hunting for, and how often you'll actually use it, not what's trending in a YouTube thumbnail. As an authorized US dealer for the major brands, we've spent years running, servicing, and supporting every detector on this site. The guides below come from real time at salt beaches, mineralized relic fields, gold ground, and trashy parks, not from spec-sheet reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose a Metal Detector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThree questions answer most of the buying decision. Walk through them in order before clicking into any of the specific guides below, you'll know which guide to read by the time you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003e1. Where will you hunt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eSalt beaches, mineralized relic ground, gold country, parks, and freshwater rivers each demand different technology. Single-frequency VLF detectors are fine for parks and dry sand but break down on wet salt-water beaches. Multi-frequency handles almost everything, the dominant technology in modern detecting. Pulse induction excels at gold prospecting and salt water but gives up the target ID accuracy you'd want for coin and relic hunting. If you'll hunt more than one kind of terrain, a multi-frequency machine is almost always the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003e2. What's your budget?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest performance jump in the hobby happens between $400 and $1,000, that's where you cross from machines that work in good conditions to machines that work in any conditions. Below $400 is fine for parks and learning the hobby. Above $1,000 buys flagship features (faster recovery speed, more frequencies, better wireless audio, deeper detection in bad ground) that start mattering once you're hunting harder sites. Match the spend to how often you'll actually go out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003e3. Single brand or all-terrain platform?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eSome detectorists buy into a single brand ecosystem, usually Minelab or XP, because the coils, headphones, and accessories carry across the lineup as you upgrade. Others pick the single best detector for one specific use case (gold, beach, relic) regardless of brand. Both work. The brand guides below help with the first path; the use-case guides help with the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've answered these three, the right guide section is usually obvious. Jump straight to it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind your guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#buying-guides\" title=\"Metal Detector Buying Guides\"\u003eBuying Guides\u003c\/a\u003e, if you know your use case (beach, gold, relic, beginner) and want a curated shortlist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#by-brand\" title=\"Brand Buying Guides\"\u003eBy Brand\u003c\/a\u003e, if you're committing to one manufacturer and need to pick the right model in their lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparisons\" title=\"Metal Detector Comparison Guides\"\u003eComparison Guides\u003c\/a\u003e, if you've narrowed it to two specific machines and need a tiebreaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#learn\" title=\"Learn Metal Detector Basics\"\u003eLearn the Basics\u003c\/a\u003e, if you want to understand how metal detectors work before you spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#in-the-field\" title=\"In the Field\"\u003eIn the Field\u003c\/a\u003e, where to hunt, what's legal, and how to get more out of every session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#tools\" title=\"Tools to Find Your Detector\"\u003eTools\u003c\/a\u003e, interactive selectors that narrow the lineup for you in five minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\" title=\"Brand Compatibility Lists\"\u003eBrand Compatibility Lists\u003c\/a\u003e, check if a coil, battery, or accessory fits your machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#manuals\" title=\"Instruction Manuals\"\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/a\u003e, original PDFs and quick-start guides by brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"buying-guides\"\u003eMetal Detector Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eField-tested buying guides for every type of detectorist. Each one tells you who the recommended machines are for, how the top models compare, and what to actually expect in real-world conditions, including which models earn their reputation, which over-promise, and which we'd buy with our own money this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eTop Picks \u0026amp; All-Around Buying Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-metal-detectors-complete-guide\" title=\"Best Metal Detectors Complete Guide\"\u003eBest Metal Detectors Complete Guide (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e, our full ranked overview across every category, with current-year picks for beginners through pros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-metal-detector-for-beginners\" title=\"Best Metal Detectors for Beginners\"\u003eBest Metal Detector for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e, first machines that find real targets from session one, without the price of a flagship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-all-purpose-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best All-Purpose Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest All-Purpose Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, single-machine setups that handle parks, beaches, and relic fields without forcing a compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eBy Use Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-metal-detectors-for-coins\" title=\"Best Metal Detectors for Coins\"\u003eBest Metal Detectors for Coins\u003c\/a\u003e, our coin hunter's guide with picks across every budget tier plus a coin target ID cheat sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-beach-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Beach Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Beach Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, salt-resistant, waterproof picks for surf, wet sand, and tide zones, multi-frequency and pulse-induction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-underwater-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Underwater Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Underwater Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, fully submersible underwater detectors with depth ratings from 10 feet to 200 feet, plus how to pick the right depth class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-metal-detectors-for-relic-hunting\" title=\"Best Metal Detectors for Relic Hunting\"\u003eBest Metal Detectors for Relic Hunting\u003c\/a\u003e, fast recovery speed and iron unmasking for Civil War sites, colonial homesteads, and old farms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/top-gold-detectors\" title=\"Best Gold Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Gold Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, the best metal detector for gold depends on the ground; this guide covers high-frequency VLF and pulse-induction picks for nugget hunting in mineralized soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-pinpointers-for-metal-detecting\" title=\"Best Pinpointers for Metal Detecting\"\u003eBest Pinpointers for Metal Detecting\u003c\/a\u003e, handheld units that cut recovery time in half on every find, the most underrated upgrade in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-metal-detectors-for-kids-guide\" title=\"Best Metal Detectors for Kids\"\u003eBest Metal Detectors for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e, the right metal detector for kids is light, simple, and durable enough to survive age 6+, while still finding real targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eBy Budget\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cheap-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Cheap Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Cheap Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, capable picks under $300 that still earn a permanent place in your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-flagship-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Flagship Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Flagship Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, $1,000-and-up picks across coin, beach, relic, and gold for upgrade buyers and serious hunters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors-200-400\" title=\"Metal Detectors $200 to $400\"\u003eMetal Detectors $200–$400\u003c\/a\u003e, entry-level lineup for first-time detectorists and gift purchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors-400-1000\" title=\"Metal Detectors $400 to $1,000\"\u003eMetal Detectors $400–$1,000\u003c\/a\u003e, pro-level performance without the flagship price tag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors-1000-to-3000\" title=\"Metal Detectors $1,000 to $3,000\"\u003eMetal Detectors $1,000–$3,000\u003c\/a\u003e, flagship multi-frequency machines built for every terrain and target type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eGift \u0026amp; Seasonal Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/holiday-gift-guide\" title=\"Holiday Metal Detecting Gift Guide\"\u003eHoliday Metal Detecting Gift Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, stocking-stuffers to flagship machines, organized by price point with picks vetted by detectorists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-gold-panning-guide\" title=\"Best Gold Panning Guide\"\u003eBest Gold Panning Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, pans, classifiers, sluice boxes, and where to actually find gold once you have the gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"by-brand\"\u003eBrand Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eEvery brand has a personality. Pick the wrong one and you'll fight your detector instead of using it. Here's the short version of how each major manufacturer competes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinelab\u003c\/strong\u003e leads on simultaneous multi-frequency (Multi-IQ) and salt-beach performance. The Equinox and Manticore platforms are the benchmark for all-terrain detecting. The GPX 6000 is the dominant high-end gold machine. They charge for it, and most of the time it's worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarrett\u003c\/strong\u003e wins on simplicity, toughness, and serviceability. The ACE and AT lines have powered the hobby for two decades. Less cutting-edge tech, more rock-solid reliability, the detector you can hand to a friend without a 30-minute tutorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNokta\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers near-flagship capability at half the price and keeps improving every machine via free firmware updates after you buy. The Simplex set the standard for waterproof beginner detectors. The Legend competes head-to-head with the Equinox 900 at a meaningfully lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXP\u003c\/strong\u003e pioneered fully wireless detecting, no cables between the coil, remote, or headphones. The DEUS II is their flagship: zero-lag audio that genuinely changes how detecting feels in the field. ORX is the budget single-frequency wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFisher\u003c\/strong\u003e has the deepest heritage in the industry (founded 1931). Single-frequency VLF specialists with reputations for clean audio and sharp target separation, especially in iron-laden relic ground. The F75 has been a relic-hunting favorite for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe guides below break each lineup down model by model so you know which detector in the family is worth the spend, and which to walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-minelab-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Minelab Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Minelab Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, Equinox 700\/800\/900, Manticore, GPX 6000, and where each fits in the lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-garrett-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Garrett Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Garrett Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, ACE, AT, Apex, and Axiom picks across every budget and use case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-nokta-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best Nokta Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Nokta Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, Simplex, Legend, Score, and the post-purchase firmware-upgrade story that no other brand matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-xp-metal-detectors\" title=\"Best XP Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest XP Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, DEUS II, ORX, and how to pick between XP's wireless platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-fisher-metal-detectors-complete-2026-buying-guide\" title=\"Best Fisher Metal Detectors\"\u003eBest Fisher Metal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, F22, F44, F75, Gold Bug Pro, and where Fisher still wins in 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"comparisons\"\u003eMetal Detector Comparison Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've narrowed your shortlist to two machines, spec sheets stop helping, both will sound impressive on paper. The right machine for you depends on which weaknesses you can live with. Watch for these tradeoffs in every comparison:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID stability matters more than raw depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e A detector that gives a steady \"76\" on a wheat penny at 6 inches is more useful than one that pings depth at 9 inches but jumps between \"63\" and \"82\" on every sweep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery speed shows up at trashy sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a detector can't separate a nail from a button at the same depth, you'll dig 20 nails for every find on iron-loaded ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio quality matters more than most people realize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-tone audio gives you fast intuition; full-tone audio gives you maximum information. Wireless audio varies wildly between brands, XP leads, Minelab is close, others lag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomics over four hours separates the detectors you keep from the ones you sell on Facebook Marketplace.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pound of weight difference is huge by hour three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eFor the full library of head-to-head comparisons, brand-by-brand analysis, and individual X vs Y blog posts, see the dedicated comparison hub:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detector-comparison-guides\" title=\"Metal Detector Comparison Guides\"\u003eMetal Detector Comparison Guides\u003c\/a\u003e, the complete head-to-head library plus our brand-by-brand opinionated take on who wins what category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"learn\"\u003eLearn the Basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eHow does a metal detector work? In short: a transmit coil generates an electromagnetic field, that field induces a current in any metal object below the coil, and a receive coil picks up the resulting signal. The brand and model matters less than understanding the three variables that control performance, once you do, you'll make smarter buying decisions, settle the right machine in five minutes instead of an hour, and dig less iron. Most \"advanced\" detecting tips reduce to applied physics: what frequency does to depth, what soil does to signal, what coil shape does to footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower frequencies (4–8 kHz) penetrate deep but miss small high-conductive targets. Higher frequencies (15+ kHz) light up small gold and jewelry but lose depth on coins. Multi-frequency runs several at once and lets the detector pick the best signal for each target, which is why it dominates the modern lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineralized soil masks signal. Auto ground balance handles 80% of conditions; manual ground balance lets you fine-tune the other 20%, the salt beaches, gold country, and iron-loaded relic fields where most detectorists give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bigger coils go deeper and cover more ground but lose target separation in trashy sites. Smaller coils unmask iron-laden ground but cover less. DD coils outperform concentrics in mineralized soil. Match the coil to the site, not the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThese articles cover the fundamentals without the marketing gloss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/getting-started-metal-detecting-guide\" title=\"Getting Started with Metal Detecting\"\u003eGetting Started with Metal Detecting\u003c\/a\u003e, what to buy, what to expect on your first hunts, and how to find your first real target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-metal-detectors-work\" title=\"How Metal Detectors Work\"\u003eHow Metal Detectors Work (VLF, PI \u0026amp; Multi-Frequency)\u003c\/a\u003e, the physics behind every detector you'll consider, in plain English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\" title=\"Metal Detector Technologies\"\u003eMetal Detector Technologies Explained\u003c\/a\u003e, a deeper look at the tech behind today's machines and where the engineering is heading next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-deep-do-metal-detectors-go\" title=\"How Deep Do Metal Detectors Go\"\u003eHow Deep Do Metal Detectors Go?\u003c\/a\u003e, what realistic detection depth looks like, and why the marketing numbers usually aren't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detector-coil-guide\" title=\"Search Coil Selection Guide\"\u003eUnderstanding Metal Detector Coils\u003c\/a\u003e, when bigger isn't better, DD vs concentric, and which coil for which job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detecting-terminology\" title=\"Metal Detecting Terminology\"\u003eMetal Detecting Terminology Glossary\u003c\/a\u003e, every acronym, spec, and field term defined, bookmark this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detecting-tips\" title=\"Metal Detecting FAQ and Tips\"\u003eMetal Detecting FAQ \u0026amp; Tips\u003c\/a\u003e, the questions every new detectorist asks, with practical, opinionated answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"in-the-field\"\u003eIn the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eA detector is only as good as where you take it. Most beginners burn out not because their machine isn't capable, but because they're hunting picked-over sites, or sites where they shouldn't be hunting at all. The resources below cover the practical side of the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/library__where-to-go-metal-detecting\" title=\"Where to Go Metal Detecting\"\u003eWhere to Go Metal Detecting\u003c\/a\u003e, public land rules, getting private permission, and finding sites that haven't been hunted out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detecting-laws-and-code-of-ethics\" title=\"Metal Detecting Laws and Code of Ethics\"\u003eMetal Detecting Laws \u0026amp; Code of Ethics\u003c\/a\u003e, what's legal where you live, and the unwritten rules that keep the hobby open for everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detecting-organizations-clubs-and-societies-connecting-treasure-hunters-across-the-usa\" title=\"Metal Detecting Clubs and Societies in the USA\"\u003eMetal Detecting Clubs \u0026amp; Societies in the USA\u003c\/a\u003e, state-by-state list of clubs, organized hunts, and competitions worth traveling for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"tools\"\u003eTools to Find Your Perfect Detector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eIf reading buying guides isn't your thing, these tools narrow the lineup down for you in under five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/detector-selector\" title=\"Metal Detector Selector\"\u003eMetal Detector Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, answer a handful of questions and get matched to the right detector for how you actually hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detector-finder\" title=\"Metal Detector Finder\"\u003eMetal Detector Finder\u003c\/a\u003e, filter the full lineup by use, brand, frequency type, and waterproof rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eBrand Product Compatibility Lists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eSearch coils, batteries, shafts, and accessories aren't always cross-compatible, even within the same brand. Each compatibility list below maps every part we carry to the specific detectors it fits, so you don't end up with a coil that won't connect or a battery that doesn't charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/minelab-product-compatibility-list\" title=\"Minelab Compatibility List\"\u003eMinelab Compatibility List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/garrett-product-compatibility-list\" title=\"Garrett Compatibility List\"\u003eGarrett Compatibility List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nokta-product-compatibility-list\" title=\"Nokta Compatibility List\"\u003eNokta Compatibility List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fisher-product-compatibility-list\" title=\"Fisher Compatibility List\"\u003eFisher Compatibility List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/xp-product-compatibility-list\" title=\"XP Compatibility List\"\u003eXP Compatibility List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"manuals\"\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eLost the booklet that came in the box? Here are original PDFs and quick-start guides for every detector and accessory we sell, organized by brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals\" title=\"All Instruction Manuals\"\u003eAll Manuals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__minelab-ctx-3030-documentation\" title=\"Minelab Manuals\"\u003eMinelab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__garrett-documentation\" title=\"Garrett Manuals\"\u003eGarrett\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__nokta-documentation\" title=\"Nokta Manuals\"\u003eNokta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__xp-documentation\" title=\"XP Manuals\"\u003eXP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__fisher-documentation\" title=\"Fisher Manuals\"\u003eFisher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__quest-documentation\" title=\"Quest Manuals\"\u003eQuest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__teknetics-documentation\" title=\"Teknetics Manuals\"\u003eTeknetics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__tesoro-documentation\" title=\"Tesoro Manuals\"\u003eTesoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instruction-manuals__detech-documentation\" title=\"Detech Manuals\"\u003eDetech\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/firmware-updates-for-nokta-metal-detectors\" title=\"Nokta Firmware Updates\"\u003eNokta Firmware Updates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eStill Not Sure Which Detector to Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003ePick up the phone or send us an email. You won't reach a call center reading scripts, you'll talk to people who've spent years running these machines in the field. Tell us where you hunt and what your budget is, and we'll point you to the right detector on the first try. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact Us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors\" title=\"All Metal Detectors\"\u003efull metal detector lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","created_at":"2023-05-23T11:41:11-04:00","published_at":"2019-10-31T12:53:58-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-04T13:54:32-04:00","handle":"metal-detector-guides","title":"Metal Detector Guides \u0026 Resources"}}