JJ Perodeau

28 October 2014, 03:39

Dutch44

JJ Perodeau

Apparently JJ is moving the gun repair business to his home by the lake but will still be working in connection with George at Champlins handling his work as well. His phone number and address are:

JJ Perodeau GNMK, Inc.
711 S. 263rd West Ave
Suite A
Sand Springs, OK 74063

(580) 747-1805
E-mail: jj@jjperodeau.com
www.jjperodeau.com

28 October 2014, 03:54

Biebs

I would have moved MUCH further away from George Caswell.

28 October 2014, 04:12

D R Hunter

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
I would have moved MUCH further away from George Caswell.

Why???

28 October 2014, 05:40

Dutch44

Don't understand your point, Biebs. George is a standup guy and I've had years of dealings and have always been satisfied with George and JJ's work.

Dutch

28 October 2014, 05:41

Dutch44

Would it be because he isn't a lover of all things Blaser!

28 October 2014, 05:41

N E 450 No2

I have known, and done business with George Caswell for over 30 years.

He has been one of the most fair, and honest people I have ever known.

I can say the same for JJ Perodeau, as well.

I consider both of these Gentlemen as my friends.

28 October 2014, 05:48

cal pappas

I'll throw in my two cents.
JJ is an artist in anything firearms. One of the best.
George has always treated me well and all that I know. He's one of the few good gun dealers.
Cal

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28 October 2014, 05:59

MJines

Gotta agree with Cal, Tony and Mike, I have bought and sold a number of rifles from and to George. I have always found him to be a man of his word.

28 October 2014, 06:11

Duckear

Interesting.

I had an odd experience with Champlin Arms a few years ago.

First and foremost, I am a DR newbie that owns a Merkel .470

Anyway, with that disclosure out of the way…..

Called and spoke with George, (99% sure it was George) three or four years ago.

Had some questions about having JJ look over a couple of DR I was considering at the time.

He had rather unkind words for both the Searcys and Merkel I was considering, that JJ wouldn't work on them, and I should buy a Chapuis.

Not the conversation I expected based on what I had read here.

28 October 2014, 06:44

Antlers

quote:
Originally posted by Dutch44:
Apparently JJ is moving the gun repair business to his home by the lake but will still be working in connection with George at Champlins handling his work as well. His phone number and address are:

JJ Perodeau GNMK, Inc.
711 S. 263rd West Ave
Suite A
Sand Springs, OK 74063

(580) 747-1805
E-mail: jj@jjperodeau.com
www.jjperodeau.com

You say JJ is moving - is this current contact info or future contact info?

28 October 2014, 18:16

Rusty

I wish JJ all the best. He's a great guy!

I like George. He has always stood behind his deals. I will never say that a buyer will get a "Great Deal" from George, but you will know the condition of the rifle and George stands by his sales!

Rusty
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28 October 2014, 18:55

Dutch44

Antlers:
Both George and JJ told me that this was his new address but that he would be working on George's guns as well. Sometimes I mailed my doubles to JJ for work at their shop or, if I had one on consignment with George or was purchasing one from George then I would have JJ look it over and make sure it regulated with the ammunition that I had loaded.

Just a matter of convenience for JJ as I understood.

Dutch

28 October 2014, 21:10

JPK

quote:
Originally posted by Duckear:
Interesting.

I had an odd experience with Champlin Arms a few years ago.

First and foremost, I am a DR newbie that owns a Merkel .470

Anyway, with that disclosure out of the way…..

Called and spoke with George, (99% sure it was George) three or four years ago.

Had some questions about having JJ look over a couple of DR I was considering at the time.

He had rather unkind words for both the Searcys and Merkel I was considering, that JJ wouldn't work on them, and I should buy a Chapuis.

Not the conversation I expected based on what I had read here.

George, like anyone, has his opinions based on his experience. You heard his...

JPK

29 October 2014, 02:57

D R Hunter

There are those who like like B.S. & M. D/Rs and
those who who do not. I have heard opinions for
and against a number of other double rifle makers
as well as those already mentioned.

29 October 2014, 03:42

PSmith

Well I suppose the business world is full of honest people. I do know three of them (all work in the gun trade) who I can send a $15,000 rifle to sell on consignment for me with only a verbal 'handshake': George Caswell, Ken Buch, and Mike Schwandt.

For that matter, everyone I have ever done business with on AR was as honest as the day is long.

There's something philosophical there, I imagine, about honesty and firearms.

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29 October 2014, 05:06

Peter

Hmmm, you obviously haven't heard about our Danish friend!
Peter.

29 October 2014, 21:49

jens poulsen

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
I have known, and done business with George Caswell for over 30 years.

He has been one of the most fair, and honest people I have ever known.

I can say the same for JJ Perodeau, as well.

I consider both of these Gentlemen as my friends.

Point on!.

No reason to create enmity that isn´t there.

I have stated before Champlin might be a little slow in answering email...but they do deliver and they deliver Good!.

31 October 2014, 17:00

Lhook7

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
I'll throw in my two cents.
JJ is an artist in anything firearms. One of the best.
George has always treated me well and all that I know. He's one of the few good gun dealers.
Cal

I've had the same experience.

05 November 2014, 18:52

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by Duckear:
Interesting.

I had an odd experience with Champlin Arms a few years ago.

First and foremost, I am a DR newbie that owns a Merkel .470

Anyway, with that disclosure out of the way…..

Called and spoke with George, (99% sure it was George) three or four years ago.

Had some questions about having JJ look over a couple of DR I was considering at the time.

He had rather unkind words for both the Searcys and Merkel I was considering, that JJ wouldn't work on them, and I should buy a Chapuis.

Not the conversation I expected based on what I had read here.

..........Well I guess I need to find another gun smith if that is the case! I have a Merkel 140-1, 9.3X74R that I need quick detach scope rings and bases installed to mount my Trijicon scope, and have the right trigger lightened a little.

I'm sure as hell not buying a Chapuis just to get JJ to work on it!
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07 November 2014, 08:13

Dr L. S. Wirthlin

I have also purchased several rifles, bolt and doubles from George Caswell over the years, and found him to be totally upstanding and easy to deal with, He also sold a valuable double for me. JJ did some regulation on a double and did a fine job. I would trust them both implicitly. George was one I could completely trust especially when dealing with expensive doubles.

20 November 2014, 10:21

lavaca

Not a huge surprise. The last time I made it to Enid, JJ's shop was kind of separate from George's operation. They are both fine gentlemen with whom you can have complete trust.

JJ has an affinity to French rifles, though, nothing bad there, I like them too. He's the best double rifle smith around, french made or otherwise.

20 November 2014, 22:52

JPK

I believe JJ's affinity lies with highest grade Belgian rifles! Recall he was an apprentice to Marcel Thys.

JPK

21 November 2014, 05:23

Duckear

quote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
quote:
Originally posted by Duckear:
Interesting.

I had an odd experience with Champlin Arms a few years ago.

First and foremost, I am a DR newbie that owns a Merkel .470

Anyway, with that disclosure out of the way…..

Called and spoke with George, (99% sure it was George) three or four years ago.

Had some questions about having JJ look over a couple of DR I was considering at the time.

He had rather unkind words for both the Searcys and Merkel I was considering, that JJ wouldn't work on them, and I should buy a Chapuis.

Not the conversation I expected based on what I had read here.

..........Well I guess I need to find another gun smith if that is the case! I have a Merkel 140-1, 9.3X74R that I need quick detach scope rings and bases installed to mount my Trijicon scope, and have the right trigger lightened a little.

I'm sure as hell not buying a Chapuis just to get JJ to work on it!
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Your experience and others like it are what surprised me about our conversation.

21 November 2014, 16:49

Zephyr

quote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
quote:
Originally posted by Duckear:
Interesting.

I had an odd experience with Champlin Arms a few years ago.

First and foremost, I am a DR newbie that owns a Merkel .470

Anyway, with that disclosure out of the way…..

Called and spoke with George, (99% sure it was George) three or four years ago.

Had some questions about having JJ look over a couple of DR I was considering at the time.

He had rather unkind words for both the Searcys and Merkel I was considering, that JJ wouldn't work on them, and I should buy a Chapuis.

Not the conversation I expected based on what I had read here.

..........Well I guess I need to find another gun smith if that is the case! I have a Merkel 140-1, 9.3X74R that I need quick detach scope rings and bases installed to mount my Trijicon scope, and have the right trigger lightened a little.

I'm sure as hell not buying a Chapuis just to get JJ to work on it!
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Mark Peterson at NECG

29 November 2014, 07:36

GarBy

JJ worked on my first double, a Merkel in 470. He put a new shallow V on the rear, an ivory bead on the front and smoothed things up for me. Awesome gentleman and flat knows his stuff.

Gary

30 November 2014, 09:08

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by GarBy:
JJ worked on my first double, a Merkel in 470. He put a new shallow V on the rear, an ivory bead on the front and smoothed things up for me. Awesome gentleman and flat knows his stuff.

Gary

GarBy, that is good to hear! I have always thought of JJ as top drawer where double rifles are concerned. It was sad news when A post above stated George told the poster that JJ wouldn't work on Merkel double rifles.

I was just about to drive up to Enid.OK with a Merkel double rifle to have him install Quick detach scope mounts, and check out the right trigger. The double is a 140E-1, 9.3X74R that I have owned for some 11 or 12 years, with absolutely no problem. I also have a Merkel 140-2 Safari 470NE double that I have owned for about 9 years, and the pervious owner had it for about three years, and it has never given him or me a problem either! I was simply perplexed at the statement that JJ wouldn't work on them.

Thank for your post here, I'll give JJ a call, and get the word from his own mouth!

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30 November 2014, 16:44

Lhook7

quote:
Originally posted by GarBy:
JJ worked on my first double, a Merkel in 470. He put a new shallow V on the rear, an ivory bead on the front and smoothed things up for me. Awesome gentleman and flat knows his stuff.

Gary

He did the same on my 500 Merkel and added a recoil reducer and leather covered recoil pad. It was excellent work at a fair price.

13 December 2014, 06:03

Bill Cooley

quote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
quote:
Originally posted by GarBy:
JJ worked on my first double, a Merkel in 470. He put a new shallow V on the rear, an ivory bead on the front and smoothed things up for me. Awesome gentleman and flat knows his stuff.

Gary

GarBy, that is good to hear! I have always thought of JJ as top drawer where double rifles are concerned. It was sad news when A post above stated George told the poster that JJ wouldn't work on Merkel double rifles.

I was just about to drive up to Enid.OK with a Merkel double rifle to have him install Quick detach scope mounts, and check out the right trigger. The double is a 140E-1, 9.3X74R that I have owned for some 11 or 12 years, with absolutely no problem. I also have a Merkel 140-2 Safari 470NE double that I have owned for about 9 years, and the pervious owner had it for about three years, and it has never given him or me a problem either! I was simply perplexed at the statement that JJ wouldn't work on them.

Thank for your post here, I'll give JJ a call, and get the word from his own mouth!

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Wondering if we have an update.
Bill