Just swung the DFX

space_weaseal · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 09:31 PM

I just got back from the park with my dog. There was a very nice older gentalman over there swingging a DFX and let me swing it a few min..Now im back where i started.(I like the diff tones and screen)..When i went to the local dealer i looked at both and liked both, but settled on the MXT for the ease of use, but liked the DFX for the growth potental and the screen...Now im back where i started and have 12hr to decide on which one...Everyone says get the MXT becuse of the prospecting (we have a claim here) mode, but im not sure how much i will realy use it since my house is up for sale and we are moving back to TX and i will be using it on the beaches there. I have no problem learning a complex machine and dont want to have to upgrade later... (either one i get, im getting the 4X6 DD coil to go with it)
Please anyone out there that has experiance with both, give me you opions on which one you would pick and why...(i like both)

Riff · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:06 PM

I bought my first detector last week. I am completely inexperienced. But I asked a similar question to the guy at Kellyco. If your deciding between a DFX or MXT, and are going to use it mainly for beach, get the DFX. KellyCo told me the DFX will still find gold, but not like a more dedicated machine made for finding gold. The DFX will not find the smaller "flakes" that a dedicated machine will. When you want to really prospect, get a dedicated machine and really prospect. Don't go halfway. Thats my inexperienced opinion.
Give KellyCo or another dealer a call. Ask them.
Riff

Digging Fool · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:23 PM

I've owned White's machines for YEARS, starting back when Sears sold them. I went "Whiteless" for 5 years, and recently bought an MXT. The machine is super user-friendly, and does a great job. I guess whichever one you want will be fine, but I like the MXT. My problem is ME, not the machine. I'm playing out!

space_weaseal · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:43 AM

Well heck!
I think i will just flip a coin....

EBCIII · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 05:14 AM

IMHO I would get the MXT. I dunno I have read about the DFX being pretty complex? I know you said you do not mind learning it. If you ares spending time trying to learn, you could be hunting?

It sounds as the $$ difference is not a problem. Good luck either way. They both are fantastic machines, Beale.

grasshopper · #6 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 06:55 AM

both the dfx and mxt are great machines. i think either one you go with will do you good.

space_weaseal · #7 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 02:36 PM

I just placed my order with Steve at kellyco, and went with the MXT300 with the Elliptical 4 x 6 inch "DD" coil to go with it...I will get it around Tur so im going out tomorrow hiking to recon a old homestead site to get ready for it..

space_weaseal · #8 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 06:44 PM

Its been a good day...Not only did i get to order my MD but i just got another coleman stove in. (i collect the old ones) Its a mint 431 Canadian made, and still in the box...It took forever to get here, and i thought i was getting ripped but its here...