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Old 05-15-2009, 03:18 PM
Ernest Emerson Ernest Emerson is offline
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The Les Baer/Emerson CQC-45 Project
Now that the Super Secret Project is no longer secret some thanks are in order. First, I would like to thank Roy Huntington for his enthusiasm, encouragement and efforts in helping bring this from inception to creation.

Second, my thanks to Les Baer and all of his crew for having the faith that this was a viable endeavor and for faithfully executing all my requests. Mind you, Les Baer knows more about 1911’s in his little pinky than I’ll ever know in a lifetime and it certainly shows in his guns. I’ll never forget him saying “Ernest, this is going to be fun.” And I’m thinking ”Man, I’m talking to Les Baer, how cool is that?”

Third I’d like to thank Craig Sword from Mil-Tac. Craig is a true gentleman and I am proud to call him my friend. As you know Craig makes some of the finest gun grips in the business, and he took the time on many occasions to answer my questions, talk about grips and get us material from his own stock when we were in a jam. If you don’t already have a set of Craig’s Mil-Tac grips, you should.

I would also like to thank Harry Humphries and Denny Chalker for being the first ones to instruct me in the care and feeding of John Browning’s wonderful, magnificent, timeless, masterpiece. And along the way there have been so many others who have graciously given their time and advice to me, and all of whom I now count as friends and family, Scottie Reitz, John Hollister, Hilton Yam, Marc Semos, and Craig Huber, to name a few.

We are building all the grips for the Les Baer/Emerson pistol and will also be building custom grips with our skull logo and a variety of other designs that we’re going to offer. All of this will be offered under our Emerson Gunslinger Gear Brand and, in addition we will be offering our custom titanium lug wrench/bottle opener and a variety of other accessories, that we will be adding as they are developed.

Over the years I’ve had a lot of great guns yet nothing ever replaced the 1911 in my book. I’ve had loosey goosey, combat guns, highly worked custom models and I’ve loved them all, for all of their quirks, differences, and personality traits. One of the guns I’ve always wanted was a Les Baer custom and now, finally, I have one and it has my name on it. The Les Baer/Emerson CQC-45 debuting at this weekend NRA Show. I hope you like this gun as much as I do. Oh yeah, there’s an Emerson Knife to boot.

Best Regards,

Ernest R. Emerson
Emerson Knives, Inc.
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Old 05-15-2009, 03:42 PM
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Very cool, welcome to the forum Mr. Emerson.

The bushing bottle openers rock.
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Old 05-15-2009, 05:06 PM
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Oh, the people who frequent this forum.

I think I'm scared to see what happens when these two get together and collaborate?

BTW, Thanks for the amazing customer service Mr. Emerson.
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Old 05-15-2009, 05:06 PM
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Welcome !! I have several of your knives and am excited to see what you guys have come up with.
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Old 05-15-2009, 05:29 PM
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Can't wait to see it.
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Old 05-15-2009, 07:10 PM
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This ought to be awesome! I'm looking forward to the first pictures!!

hint, hint!!!


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Old 05-15-2009, 07:55 PM
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Yea,

I believe I will buy one, No Front cocking serrations, Earnest thinks like I do!
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Old 05-15-2009, 10:27 PM
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Is there any information about the gun and knife? I am going to buy a TRS, should I wait and buy this gun?
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Old 05-18-2009, 03:39 PM
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Is there any information about the gun and knife? I am going to buy a TRS, should I wait and buy this gun?

Definitely wait on this one, I had a TRS, I guess I got tired of having a walking billboard for Thunder Ranch, this should be one clean fine pistol!
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Old 05-18-2009, 04:01 PM
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OK, sounds like I will wait and check it out. I wonder if proload will have any in stock...
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Old 05-18-2009, 04:39 PM
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I take it this isn't going to be CA approved.
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Old 05-18-2009, 05:54 PM
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I take it this isn't going to be CA approved.
Unless it has a mag disconnect and a loaded chamber indicator, no. California sucks in so many ways.
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Old 05-18-2009, 06:17 PM
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I take it this isn't going to be CA approved.
Don't know for sure, but I did see it mentioned elsewhere that Mr. Emerson, who is a resident of California, will be able to own one. So perhaps there's hope for you after all.
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Old 05-18-2009, 06:19 PM
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Unless it has a mag disconnect and a loaded chamber indicator, no. California sucks in so many ways.
Not just that, it also has to be on the CA "not-unsafe" handgun list... Which is basically highway robbery and extortion by the state at the expense of gun manufacturers.

Too bad, I really love Emerson knives as I own a few.

P.S. Nothing sells products better than large highly detailed product photos. *hint* "hint*
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Old 05-19-2009, 12:12 AM
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Mr. Emerson:

Welcome to the forum. Good to see you here...just joined myself.

As a Mini-Commander and Commander owner, I'm a big fan of your craft.
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Old 05-19-2009, 04:39 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new project.
estimated time of availablity?
is this going to be a limited run?
regards.
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Old 05-19-2009, 04:19 PM
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Where are the pictures?
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Old 05-19-2009, 06:36 PM
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CQC-45 pics
These were posted by John Hollister on another forum...his pics with his permission





I really want!
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Old 05-19-2009, 09:04 PM
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Reminds me of a DW Valor.

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Old 05-19-2009, 09:27 PM
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Reminds me of a DW Valor.

Kevin
yes, i like the simple looks of it
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Old 05-19-2009, 10:05 PM
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Any guesses as to sell price?

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Old 05-20-2009, 08:09 AM
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I am hoping it is reasonable
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Old 05-20-2009, 11:58 AM
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My guess would be some where around $3k.
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Old 05-20-2009, 01:33 PM
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My guess would be some where around $3k.

I will not pay that much, I figure a lot less than that
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Old 05-20-2009, 03:00 PM
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The Busse package was at least $3K if not more. I can see where this will be at least as much.
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