eapls2708, post: 455537, member: 589 wrote:
Lastly, the butt end of the pistol grip may seem like a handy means to tap a tack into a hub, but don't do it!That's what plumb bobs are for.
Agree completely!
eapls2708, post: 455538, member: 589 wrote: That is a Guppy. I used one when forced to with one employer back around 1989/90. I hated that thing.
Had to use a gts-1 guppy to do topo on about 80 acres back when while our regular gun was in for repairs after somebody dropped it. Couldn't connect the HP48 DC to it so had to book every shot, hundreds of shots, then later reduce and compute the coordinates and elevations by hand. As I recall it was the first and last time I ever used a Guppy and if I never touch one again that will be just fine by me.
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
Williwaw, post: 455556, member: 7066 wrote: Had to use a gts-1 guppy to do topo on about 80 acres back when while our regular gun was in for repairs after somebody dropped it. Couldn't connect the HP48 DC to it so had to book every shot, hundreds of shots, then later reduce and compute the coordinates and elevations by hand. As I recall it was the first and last time I ever used a Guppy and if I never touch one again that will be just fine by me.
When we used the GTS-2, everything was recorded in a field book.
Usually it was only when we were doing topo surveys that they put me on the gun.
Lots of checking back then.
Sorry I am 5 pages late to respond, because I haven??t logged on to this site in forever. To add my input, I typically carry a tree saw to cut through heavy vegetation, and gloves in case of thorns. Never thought about a handgun though.
Warren Smith, post: 455552, member: 9900 wrote: Agree completely!
What's a Plumb Bob?
imaudigger, post: 455567, member: 7286 wrote: When we used the GTS-2, everything was recorded in a field book.
Usually it was only when we were doing topo surveys that they put me on the gun.
Lots of checking back then.
A write in the rain book and a pentel pen with HB lead. I think I may have an orgasm. Nope it was just gas
imaudigger, post: 455567, member: 7286 wrote: When we used the GTS-2, everything was recorded in a field book.
Usually it was only when we were doing topo surveys that they put me on the gun.
Lots of checking back then.
I guess the guppy qualifies as a hand gun then. Thread is right back on track.
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
Correct, and here's a guide on how to un-holster a guppy:
Maybe closer to topic...
thebionicman, post: 455664, member: 8136 wrote: Maybe closer to topic...
Where did the pic go?
eapls2708, post: 455537, member: 589 wrote: I haven't often worked in high crime areas, and am nearing the point in my career that I'd consider retiring before working in such an area. But someone has to do the work there. It seems prudent for a surveyor to carry a firearm suited for protection against human criminals and overly aggressive dogs when and if they find themselves faced with working in such areas.
I worked a site for several days in a very high crime area of [City Redacted]. We hired an armed security guard as an escort and billed the client, which was OK by him.
imaudigger, post: 455549, member: 7286 wrote: See?? I knew that would get us back on topic of talking guns and shooting.
The gun I first carried in the woods was a Topcon GTS-2
I still have a Topcon GTS 2.