
Originally Posted by
BushMasterBoy
Most metal detectors can be programmed to only react to certain size objects, and only to ferrous or non ferrous objects. I use a Garrett Ace 250 metal detector. Would be a lot easier to find a rifle than a pistol. Easier to find a 1911 than a Glock. Might be harder to find a stainless pistol than a steel one. Would be easier if there was no metal ductwork in the attic. My detector will screen out nails, but still show aluminum cans for example. Lots of true stories of guys finding coin stashes behind the walls of old building with metal detectors....