Granddaughters 1st Metal Detector

[pinenut]

As others have mentioned, Tesoro Compadre. I've had both versions, 8" and 5.75". I liked the smaller coil better, my son uses the 8" and does pretty well with it. Quality detecter, they don't get any easier to use than Compadre. They have super discrimination and a good resale. ^_^

[nailman]

http://www.treasurehunting.co.uk/uploads/fieldtests/Test_95.pdf

Test on the compadre and Scout.
Out today on a field rock hard no signals with the Fisher f72 se my mate was not having  much luck with his e trac, after lunch got the Scout out two buttons not the find of the year but the Scout saved the day

[Darwoody]

Have a look at the Teknetiks DigiTek. It's designed for kids (weighs 2.3 pounds) but has a load of features (adjustable volume, sensitivity, discrimination; notch; pinpoint; battery level indicator; depth indicator). I bought one for my kids (12yo short stature and 15yo tall stature)....nice little unit.