Minelab Right-Hand Handle Replacement for Explorer Metal Detectors

The Minelab right-hand handle for Explorer detectors is a direct-fit replacement grip designed for detectorists whose original handle has cracked, worn smooth, or suffered UV degradation after years of field use. Explorer owners running high-hour hunts in sun-exposed terrain need a handle that matches the original assembly's ergonomics and mounting points without requiring stem modifications. This OEM spare part ships as the same injection-molded component Minelab installs on factory Explorer units, so the compatibility with the handle you're replacing remains identical.

What's Included with the Minelab Explorer Handle

• Minelab right-hand handle assembly for Explorer detectors
• Mounting hardware (screws and washers for stem attachment)

Why Explorer Owners Replace the Right-Hand Handle

• Direct OEM fit: Designed to match the original Explorer assembly, so installation requires no stem drilling or armrest repositioning.
• High-impact polymer construction: The same material grade Minelab uses on new Explorer units, built to withstand field conditions without cracking.
• Restores original ergonomics: A worn handle with a smooth grip surface or stress cracks reduces swing control; this replacement returns the detector to factory feel.
• Maintains detector balance: Weight and grip position match the original handle, so your Explorer's swing dynamics stay consistent after the swap.

Injection-Molded Polymer Construction for Field Durability

This handle is molded from the same high-impact polymer Minelab specifies for Explorer production units. The material maintains structural integrity through temperature cycles from freezing winter hunts to summer desert sessions. The grip surface carries molded texture ridges that provide traction even when wet, and the screw-boss reinforcements inside the handle body prevent thread-stripping during installation. Explorer detectorists working rocky ground or brushy terrain benefit from the handle's impact resistance when the detector contacts obstacles during recovery.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Minelab Explorer metal detectors
• Handle Position: Right-hand side
• Material: High-impact polymer
• Mounting Hardware: Included (screws and washers)
• Manufacturer: Minelab

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, so this handle ships as a genuine OEM replacement part backed by Minelab's manufacturing standards. Our team has swapped handles on Explorer units in the field and can confirm the screw-hole alignment and grip ergonomics match the original assembly. Every order ships free, and our 30-day return policy covers parts that don't fit as expected. We price-match competitor listings on the same Minelab spare parts, and our customer-care team answers compatibility questions from detectorists working with older Explorer models. For additional guidance on detector maintenance and field repairs, visit our metal detecting tips and FAQs page.