MXT difference?

What is the differance with todays MXT and 950 coil and the older MXT with what appears to be a thinner coil? Is the coil the only difference or is the whole detector? Thanks

The machine is the same.  I believe they made the new coil so it could be cut open for repairs. 

Oh ok., I appreciate your response. I was thinking of purchasing one and wanted to make sure there is nothing significant. Thanks!

The coil is the difference.  Sometimes these mail order places have decals installed to call a detector "New."  It is of course with the new decals.  I think I heard somewhere that the MXT had a new chip but have heard nothing about improved performance from anyone yet.  Yet, who ever said a new chip makes it better. 

Thanks for your input Sandman, it's appreciated.

Well ok heres another ?, whats the difference between the MXT and the MXT300? thanks.

Chuck.

The 300 has the bigger 12" coil.

The 300 has the bigger 12" coil.

And a different finish. Not worth the extra $100 for the 300.

Thanks for the input on this!

Chuck.

The 300 is worth it if you wanted a larger coil anyway.  It is cheaper than buying the orginal MXT and then later paying more for the 300 coil.  If you were only beach hunting or had a whole field to hunt then the 300 would be a useful addition.