Review: Swing N Dig Detectorist — smart, affordable kit for UK diggers

If you’re the sort of detectorist who likes their finds tidy, their rigs protected, and their accessories made by someone who actually swings a coil, Swing N Dig Detectorist (snddetectorist.com) is worth a close look. It’s a UK-based micro-brand making 3D-printed accessories and display gear designed specifically for the realities of British fields—mud, wind, stubble and all. The store is straightforward to browse, and there’s free UK shipping on orders over £30, which takes the sting out of adding “just one more” gadget to your basket. Swing N Dig Detecorists

What’s for sale?

The headline act is storage and display. You’ll find coin and finds cases with pre-cut foam that holds hammered coins and small artefacts snugly (no more rattling around in the pouch). The site’s “BOX Podz” are small, sturdy, one-hand-open cases you can customise; they’re 3D-printed in quality plastics and designed to be tough and easy to use mid-hunt. There are also discreet display stands—coin, button, cut-half, crotal bell and general artefact variants—so you can photograph or shelf your best recoveries without distracting props. Prices are sensible: display stand multipacks start at only a few pounds. Swing N Dig Detecorists

Beyond storage and display, the shop carries model-specific accessories: bumpers, clips and covers for popular machines (Minelab Manticore/Equinox, XP, Nokta), ML105 wind deflectors for Minelab headphones, coil covers and stubble plates, pin-pointer tip protectors, plus practical bits like an artefact trowel and cleaning tools. Many items are available in multiple colours and can be personalised with your name or club brand—handy for not mixing up gear at a rally. Product pages are clear about what the accessory does and how to fit it; for example, the ML105 wind deflectors are built to reduce wind roar through the headphone ports and come with clips and a fitting video. Swing N Dig Detecorists

Who’s behind it?

The “About” page makes it plain this is a detectorist-run outfit. The maker talks about combining a passion for detecting with 3D printing, constantly iterating designs, and inviting ideas from fellow diggers. That matters: when small companies are close to the hobby, tweaks happen quickly and the designs tend to solve real annoyances rather than theoretical ones. Swing N Dig Detecorists

What are customers saying?

The site uses an on-page review feed, and it’s busy. Pulling from hundreds of entries, the general vibe is: fast delivery, responsive communication, and products that do what they promise.

A few examples:

• On the ML105 wind deflectors: “Worth every penny… so easy to fit with the included tool,” plus notes that they “look the part” once customised—useful if you’re battling coastal or upland gusts. Swing N Dig Detecorists

• On the Manticore bumpers and end caps: buyers call out snug fit, quality feel, and that subtle “sparkle” finish—along with a cheerful admission from one customer that they ordered a replacement straight after misplacing one at Detectival. Swing N Dig Detecorists

• On custom coin pods: people praise the back-and-forth messaging to get the design right and the protective foam layout that keeps small coins and delicate bits safe on the walk back to the car. Swing N Dig Detecorists

Importantly, the review feed isn’t cherry-picked blurbs; you can click through to specific product pages and see the aggregated ratings and written comments per item. That transparency builds trust—and in a niche where lots of accessories are bought sight-unseen, trust is currency. Swing N Dig Detecorists

What stands out?

• Function over faff. The designs address real field problems: wind noise, head-unit knocks, coils grinding through stubble, and finds storage that doesn’t damage patina. You don’t need to baby the kit; it’s built for rough days. Swing N Dig Detecorists+1

• Personalisation and colour options. If you like your Manticore to be unmistakably yours—or you run club gear—custom text and colourways are available on several lines. Swing N Dig Detecorists

• Price-to-usefulness ratio. Many items are sub-£20, and small stand multipacks are almost “why not?” purchases. Add the free shipping threshold and the value proposition is strong for hobby spend. Swing N Dig Detecorists

Any caveats?

Stock on popular items can sell out (those wind deflectors, for example). That’s the nature of small-batch printing; if you see something you want before rally season, don’t dither. Product pages do a decent job indicating availability and variants. Swing N Dig Detecorists

Verdict

For UK hobbyists who want practical, affordable upgrades made by someone who understands muddy fields and sideways rain, Swing N Dig Detectorist delivers. The catalogue covers the unglamorous but vital stuff—protection, noise control, storage, display—and the customer feedback backs up the quality and service claims. If your current setup rattles, buzzes in the wind, or looks like every other detector on the line, this shop offers easy wins to tidy, protect and personalise your kit. Start with a coin case or a set of stands, then sort the bumper or wind deflectors before your next weekender. Your ears, your finds—and probably your machine—will thank you. Swing N Dig Detecorists+1

Reviewed November 2025; details such as stock status and pricing may change—check the site before you buy.