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Here awhile back I picked up an old Fisher 1220X with a horseshoe handle. I was curious to see if a person on a very limited budget could compete with some of the newer machines. The first thing that I noticed was that the handle was a little off center to the housing and the coil. At first, I thought that the handle was bent; however, I finely decided that it was designed for a right-hander, swinging from that side. It took me a few days to learn its language. After I did, I was pleasantly surprised at how well that it hunted. Now I have a Tesoro V, and the 1220X does not compare to it, but it does not cost very much used. Now my conclusion is the 1220X (considering how cheap a person can buy a used one for) is a great detector for some one on a budget. Even being a Tesoro man, I do like the older Fishers like the 1210, 1220, 1235, 1265, 1266 etc. also. Bill in Texas
I just picked up a cobbled 1220 off the Bay..Missing a few things..Got rid of the standard coil, put a hockey puck sized one on, and since it has about a seven foot cable, a very long pole to get the box up to head level. I have four, swimming holes that have rings on the floor..Before cold weather arrives, I want to clean them out a bit.Any suggestions for a scoop that will be used in four to five feet of water or better?, My last wet suit jacket fell apart 30 years ago.Would be too small anyhow..At 70. you can get chilled easily.Has anyone used a woolen sweater to help maintain heat? thank you , cordially NAD
I have one of these that has been well taken care of...Works 100%...Stock coil on shaft. Box has a shoulder strap...Not attached to shaft.
If anyone is interested, Shoot me a PM...I can send pics.
The Fisher 1220-X and 1260-X 're-invented' detecting for me way back in the day!
A site literally came alive with them...in fact, I recount fond memories of the 1260-X in my recent Field Test of the New and current F19 model in the December copy of "Treasure Hunting" the UK best-selling hobby magazine!
...did I menton that I still have a large coil given me by Mr, Lewellen the Fisher MD back in the '80's
Still have the small 'sniper' coil for it as well.
Both For Sale if anyone wants then! Totally unused.
Here awhile back I picked up an old Fisher 1220X with a horseshoe handle. I was curious to see if a person on a very limited budget could compete with some of the newer machines. The first thing that I noticed was that the handle was a little off center to the housing and the coil. At first, I thought that the handle was bent; however, I finely decided that it was designed for a right-hander, swinging from that side. It took me a few days to learn its language. After I did, I was pleasantly surprised at how well that it hunted. Now I have a Tesoro V, and the 1220X does not compare to it, but it does not cost very much used. Now my conclusion is the 1220X (considering how cheap a person can buy a used one for) is a great detector for some one on a budget. Even being a Tesoro man, I do like the older Fishers like the 1210, 1220, 1235, 1265, 1266 etc. also. Bill in Texas 