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    Does it make a difference?

    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?

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    you should be using the longer to inject with. Not drawer.
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    What is the problem with using a 5/8th's inch needle?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttufan111 View Post
    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
    If people can't tell your on steroids then your doing them wrong

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