705 or 505 That is the question ???

[westwing357]

Hello All: I'm new to this and MD'ing in general. Like most people I did a little when younger as we all did with the old Radio Shack detectors. A couple Weeks ago I bought a New 505, I was looking for a dual detector, both for coin shooting and maybe prospecting. And got little help from the salesman, not his fault he was covering for the one on vacation.(everyone needs a vacation) So I got talked into the 505, I called and talked to the real salesman and was told I can return the 505 for an upgrade to the 705 for more $$$. My QUESTION is should I upgrade or keep the 505 ??? I understand the 705 is almost the same machine, as the 505. But the 705 has the prospecting mode on it. Or would I be better off keeping the 505 for the coin shooting and maybe buy something like the GOLD BUG just for prospecting. One detector or two, I can wait on the prospecting detector till next year going to Alaska in the summer. So if any of you can shed some light on my query...


1. Should I upgrade is the 705 a better machine for the $$$ ???


2. Or should I keep my $$$ and get a prospecting detector ???



Thanks in Advance Jack

 

[gambler13]

Since you say maybe prospecting, I'd trade up from the 505 to the 705. The 705 will do some of everything. Very versatile and great machine. Now if you're going to get hard and heavy on gold prospecting, maybe then you should get a gold machine.

 

[Dirty Money US]

Oh boy. Tough call. Basically the 305 & 505 are great coin, relic, & jewelry detectors. The 505 has the added benefit of being able to handle the 3kh coils, thus going deep for stashes. If these are your loves, stay where you are. On the other hand, if you are truly going to do some occasional prospecting, move up to the 705. If gold becomes your thing, you will want a dedicated gold machine.

Only you really know what you will be doing.

HH,

Dave