The Fisher 1236-X2 is dubbed by Fisher as the Relic and Coin Coin Competition Hunter. The 1236-X2 sports adjustable frequency, silencer mode discrimination for quiet search, iron preset for One Touch Discrimination, and advanced target discrimination. Fisher says the 1236-X2 has "variable transmit frequency to eliminate electrical interference from nearby metal detectors, the 1236-X2 sets the standard for treasure hunts and contests".

Joan Allen is a UK distributor of metal detectors who has a field test of the 1236-X2. To get to the field test you need to go to the link we just provided, scroll down and click the "field test report" button. (Note to Joan Allen: It's very hard to link to text in a popup!) In the field test they review some of the 1236-x2's ratings on sensitivity, volume, frequency, discrimination, pinpointing and more. They also show some AMAZING artifacts found with the metal detector, reveal their technique for using the 1236-x2 and conclude with "It is a genuine all-round detector which will produce excellent results on all types of sites without chatter or much falsing at all." An excellent review of the 1236-x2 worth visiting.

Lost Treasure as always has an excellent review and field test, this time of the Fisher Research 1236-X2 metal detector. In the review they are rather smitten with the simplicity of the 1236-X2 and describe some of the great finds using the detector. In conclusion Lost Treasure says "With its compact, lightweight packaging, excellent mechanical design and very effective electronic circuit, the 1236-X2 is easy to recommend. I don't think you could go wrong with this choice of a metal detector."