I like it when I think about what my next detector will be and go on FMDF and "BAM" I see John's post that will help me with my delema.
Over the last 30+ years my detectors included a Jetco in 1976 then Whites Coinmaster, Garrett's Money Hunter (BFO), Compass Judge II, White's Eagle I, Whites Classic IDX, Garrett,s Beach Hunter AT4 (used). And after a 15 year void I am again a MD-ing hobbiest retiring in 2004 and purchasing a Tesoro Vaquero in 2006 and my DFX in 2009 and my wife's MXT in 2008. I,ve found more silver in natural state in parks and schools and churches back in Nebrasks in the 1970,s with my Garrett's BFO and my Compass, More recently my DFX as I do competition hunts when we can afford to travel but this is definitely a different time. I used to go evenings afterwork 30 years ago and never go home without silver. Now the clad outweighs the silver many times but it's more of a thrill when you do find a "natural " silver coin. Now we are concentrating on GOLD. Thanks for nudging my memory, John.