New to hobby - need a MD

[YOGI!]

I went out last week with a friend who metal detects and he uses an older higher end Tesoro. I've been reading reviews of entry level detectors and researching them to see which best suits my needs. I spoke to a local hobby shop who sells Garretts and White's and they highly suggest the White's line. I like both as they are both made in US.

My question is - has anyone done any side by side comparisons on the Ace 250 vs the Prism II? I've pretty much narrowed it down to these two detectors but I don't know which to select.

Any help would be appreciated.

By the way, my first day out with my friend I found 6 pennies, a 2000 state quarter and a silver men's ring - so I'm pumped and ready to get going.

[The TINMAN]

Yogi, WELCOME TO TQ. :santa1: Lots of great folks here that use the 250 and Whites detectors. You might also want to check out the Tesoro Cibola or Silver U-Max or the New Fishers F2. Anyway Talk to our sponsors here and they can help ya out and answer all your questions. If ya have any questions just ask away. See your already hooked on this great Hobby.

Good Luck & HH
Th:snowman: TINM:snowman:N

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[EPC Guy]

Hey Yogi! Welcome to TQ! I currently use a Prizm III - and love it. It has been a great first machine (turn it on and go) and has performed extremely well! I plan to upgrade to a high-end Whites (MXT of DFX) this year only because I'm hooked on this hobby and want to try some new things. I don't believe the differences between the Prizm II and the III are many - and I can definitely tell you that I've been pleased with Whites as a brand. Good luck and happy hunting!

[PAPPY]

WELCOME to the TQ FAMILY YOGI !!

[Steve in PR]

Welcome to TQ, Yogi! Glad to have you here! I don't know much about either rmodel except that a few of our members who bought the Ace 250 added a Sniper coil to it. Good luck!

[Captain]

I'd pick the ace 250 over the prizm 2..

[YOGI!]

Originally Posted by Shortgrass

I'd pick the ace 250 over the prizm 2..

Why is that?

[JCWhite]

Welcome to Treasure Quest Yogi. JC:santa2:

[gordiesgirl]

Hello and welcome to TQ. TQ has wonderful sponsors that will answer all your MD questions and can help you pick the right machine for you. Good luck. I am so glad you are joining us.:christmastree1:

[EBCIII]

Hey Yogi welcome to the site! Sounds like you are ready to hunt. For sure give our sponsors a call and talk about your choices.

Good luck with your decision, Beale.