Fisher 5" X-Series Search Coil for 1270-X Metal Detector

Improve precision and target separation in tight or trash-heavy locations with the Fisher 5" X-Series Search Coil, designed for the Fisher 1270-X metal detector.

This compact 5-inch search coil is ideal when maneuverability and precise target isolation matter more than maximum ground coverage. Its small footprint makes it especially useful around rocks, roots, foundations, dense trash, and other challenging areas where a larger coil may struggle.

The coil features a 7-foot cable, waterproof construction, and electrostatic shielding, making it a practical specialized accessory for serious 1270-X users.

Key Features

• Designed for Fisher 1270-X – Specifically listed as an optional search coil for the Fisher 1270-X.

• Compact 5" Search Coil – Ideal for tight spaces and target-dense locations.

• Excellent Target Separation – Helps isolate desirable targets located close to trash or iron.

• 7' Coil Cable – Provides the cable length required for the X-Series setup.

• Waterproof Search Coil – Suitable for wet grass, mud, and shallow-water searching.

• Electrostatically Shielded – Designed for stable operation in demanding detecting conditions.

• Easy to Maneuver – Useful around rocks, roots, brush, foundations, and obstacles.

• Precision-Oriented Design – Best suited to situations where control matters more than broad coverage.

Who Is This Coil Best For?

The Fisher 5" X-Series Search Coil is a strong choice for 1270-X users searching:

• Trash-heavy sites

• Old home sites

• Relic locations

• Around foundations

• Tight spaces

• Parks

• Areas with closely spaced targets

• Rocky or obstacle-filled terrain

• Previously hunted locations

Its main strength is precision and target separation, rather than maximum ground coverage.

Designed for the Fisher 1270-X

This search coil is specifically intended for use with the:

Fisher 1270-X Metal Detector

MetalDetector.com identifies it as an optional search coil for the 1270-X and lists the exact SKU as 5COIL-7-1270.

For Detector Warehouse, I recommend keeping this listing strictly positioned for the 1270-X rather than adding compatibility from conflicting retailer data.

Compact 5" Search Area

A small search coil can be extremely useful in locations where larger coils detect several nearby objects at once.

The 5-inch footprint helps narrow the active search area, making it easier to work around:

• Nails

• Bottle caps

• Foil

• Pull tabs

• Small iron

• Other metallic trash

This can help isolate individual signals more effectively in difficult sites.

Better Maneuverability

The compact coil size makes it easier to place the search coil exactly where you want it.

It is particularly useful around:

• Rocks

• Roots

• Fence lines

• Foundations

• Tight corners

• Brush

• Other obstacles

This makes the coil a valuable specialized option for locations where a larger standard coil is difficult to sweep.

Waterproof Construction

The search coil is waterproof, allowing it to be used in:

• Wet grass

• Mud

• Shallow water

• Damp soil

• Shorelines

Important: Waterproofing applies to the search coil itself. Always follow the water-resistance limits of the Fisher 1270-X control housing and other detector components.

Electrostatically Shielded

The coil is electrostatically shielded, which helps support stable detector operation in challenging field conditions.

This shielding is part of Fisher's coil construction and is intended to reduce unwanted electrical effects on the search coil.

7-Foot Cable

The Fisher 5" X-Series Search Coil uses a 7-foot cable. High Plains confirms the cable length and identifies the exact SKU as 5COIL-7-1270.

The longer cable configuration is part of this X-Series coil setup and should be routed according to the detector's normal shaft and control-box arrangement.

Technical Specifications

What's Included

• 1 × Fisher 5" X-Series Search Coil with 7' Cable

SEARCH COIL ONLY.

Coil cover, mounting hardware, Fisher 1270-X detector, and other accessories are not included.

Why Choose the Fisher 5" X-Series Coil?

The Fisher 5" X-Series Search Coil is designed for situations where precision matters more than coverage.

Its compact footprint makes it easier to isolate targets in trash-heavy ground and maneuver around obstacles, while waterproof construction and electrostatic shielding make it suitable for demanding field use.

For Fisher 1270-X owners who already have a larger general-purpose coil, this 5" option adds a valuable specialized tool for tight locations and difficult target separation.