Does it make a difference?

**ttufan111** · 06-02-2012, 10:05 AM

I use a 25 gauge needle that's 5/8ths long to withdraw AND to pin.
My buddy will use a longer needle to withdraw then switch to the shorter needle to pin. My question is does it make a difference? Or is it just a matter of preference?

**gixxerboy1** · 06-02-2012, 10:10 AM

no it doesnt make a difference what you draw with. It matter what you inject with. 5/8 is to short IMO

**Times Roman** · 06-02-2012, 10:19 AM

5/8 is short to pin with, depending on where you pin. in the glut, definately short. in the shoulder, not so much. prefer 1.5 inch myself

**stpete** · 06-02-2012, 10:22 AM

Is someone giving away 5/8th's? This is the second or third thread regarding them. I prefer 1" at least. And i draw w/18ga. Takes too long w/anything else.

**ttufan111** · 06-02-2012, 10:35 AM

That's what I was given when I started. Along with a longer needle to withdraw but I can do both with the 5/8ths so I quit using the other altogether.

**gixxerboy1** · 06-02-2012, 10:38 AM

you should be using the longer to inject with. Not drawer.

**ttufan111** · 06-02-2012, 04:38 PM

What is the problem with using a 5/8th's inch needle?

**gixxerboy1** · 06-02-2012, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by ttufan111

What is the problem with using a 5/8th's inch needle?

it doesnt go deep enough in to the muscle or depending where you are injecting maybe not in at all. Why do you think 99.99999999 % of the people use 1 inch to 1 1/2