Took the noisy Compadre out today for the first time and dug three IH's 1905, 1902 and an 1898..Although all where surrounded by iron, nails and other trash, it worked very well. I think everyone on here was right about the sensitivity set too high. It did make a lot of noise. I had it set between foil and nickle. I'm very happy with it. I think this will be my field detector and use the Golden and small Compadre in the yards and parks.Also found a nice small hammer stone. Thanks for looking!!