military model of atx

[doc holiday232]

Does anyone have any info on the military model of the atx? The owner of the Ford dealership here claims he has one that he bought from the surplus military sales for 2400.00 This was Directly from the military--not the Army/Navy store.

 

[Grilled Scallops]

He got a used ATX for 2400? And he's the one doing the laughing?

 

[togg77]

Hi Grilled,it was brand new in original wrapping.

 

[Old California]

Maybe a Recon?

Hope it wasn't a Recon the that amount.

Paul

 

[Gold Buddy]

Amazon.com two left $2100.75

 

[doc holiday232]

Gold Buddy--wonder if they are the Real military model or just Named so??

 

[denny]

Does anyone have any info on the military model of the atx? The owner of the Ford dealership here claims he has one that he bought from the surplus military sales for 2400.00 This was Directly from the military--not the Army/Navy store.

Did you do a google search? Sounds like your friend bought a garrett recon amd-1000 machine and paid too much. Can buy one for around $700 used. It's not better than the ATX for nugget or jewelry hunting nor is it the same machine.

 

[doc holiday232]

If it came Directly from a military depot would it be the Recon?

 

[duane jones]

I have a Recon and I like it. I think it does a good job. The only difference is that there is no discrimination settings but that's OK I dig everything anyhow.I got mine from Craigslist for $450 with backpack and battery charger and all accessories.

 

[ecmjamsit]

I'm looking at buying one to hunt gold nuggets in 10,000 foot plus mountains. Anybody doing this? I have read about a guy doing very well finding rings underwater near beaches. I heard the recon has problem in trashy areas.

 

[duane jones]

The Recon is an all metal detector so you can expect to be doing alot more digging than you would with a discriminating detector but you will have more sensetivity with a Recon AML.I have picked up gold at 12" in sand so I think if you find one for around $300-$450 you have found a very basic ATX.if you look at the base of the handle grip you'll find the date of manufacture and that should help you negotiate a better price.

 

[denny]

The recon is more like the infinium. Doesn't get deeper than the ATX and less sensitive to small targets.
The new ATX will be even deeper with its upgraded stock coil.

 

[beav]

When are the new upgraded stock coils due to be released, for the ATX?

 

[Blue n Gray]

I have a Recon and still trying to figure it out. Seems like a good machine. Wanted it so on rainy days I could still dig and not have to wrap up my GPX. lol

 

[doc holiday232]

My relic career,40+ years, has primarily been the pursuit of cannon projectiles,smooth bore and rifled so an all metal nondiscrim detector that is HOT on iron is what I want.Sounds like the Recon may be getting there.

 

[denny]

My relic career,40+ years, has primarily been the pursuit of cannon projectiles,smooth bore and rifled so an all metal nondiscrim detector that is HOT on iron is what I want.Sounds like the Recon may be getting there.

If you don't care about the extra depth and the ability to handle salt water you get with a ATX then get a recon.