Needle size for IM

[White powder]

Hey am not sure if this is the right place to post this + am new here am just wondering whats the right size needle for IM i got 27x1/2 sitting around is it okay to use ?

[krugerr]

Hi mate,

personally I draw with a 21g and shoot with a 23g. I think a 27g is going to be a bit small/slow.
Length, 1/2 inch should be fine for every site.

[hammerheart]

Needle length should be adjusted to your body fat in order to make sure you hit the muscle deep enough. 27 is fine and what I personally use, if oil is smooth enough (as most UGL gear) it will run fast, but for thick pharma oil I'd go for a lower gauge, ideally 22-23g. 1/2 should be fine if you are lean.

If your drawing from vials consider switching needles before pinning. Always swab the top before inserting.

[krugerr]

Needle length should be adjusted to your body fat in order to make sure you hit the muscle deep enough. 27 is fine and what I personally use, if oil is smooth enough (as most UGL gear) it will run fast, but for thick pharma oil I'd go for a lower gauge, ideally 22-23g. 1/2 should be fine if you are lean.

If your drawing from vials consider switching needles before pinning. Always swab the top before inserting.

I've got a fat ass and can get away with a 1/2". Bizzaro is right though, if you've a lot of BF then you could need a longer pin.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

IMHO:

1/2" is way too short for glutes
The recommended length is 1.5".
I can see 1" being fine for some but I am about 15% bodyfat and in no way is 1/2" getting DEEP into my glute muscles.

[White powder]

Am bout 15-16% bf

[Obs]

I have a badonkadonk and one inch wouldn't suit me. Inch and a half only. I can feel it go in the muscle. Half inch wouldn't dream of it. It would wind up pocketing between the fat and muscle and absorbing too slow and build up in the fat and make fat/pain lumps and fuck that.

[hammerheart]

Am bout 15-16% bf

Then 1/2 will suit you well pinning delts/quads but for glutes try to get at least 1'' inches long needles, 1.5'' isn't a bad idea either.

[White powder]

Thanks to everyone who replied. This is one of the best forums i joined till now lol fast and effective

[krugerr]

Maybe I was a little over zealous with my answer.
I don't tend to jab glutes, and come to think of it my Drs pins probably are an inch.

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[CrossOps]

On lean individuals we used 23 gauge 1 inch constantly where I worked, on more meso based it was 1.5 inch, always glute :/

And yes, I was the guy giving the injections lol. My how life goes full circle.

[Mr.BB]

Sorry, I dont agree on 1/2" needles for glutes. 97% people it wont reach muscle, making it a subq injection.

Good luck drawing with a 27g lol

[krugerr]

Sorry, I dont agree on 1/2" needles for glutes. 97% people it wont reach muscle, making it a subq injection. Good luck drawing with a 27g lol

Yeah, I apologised for that initial statement. I've done quads / delta / bicep and Chest on my previous cycles. Shouldn't have said a 1/2" was suitable for all sites.

It's suitable for virtually all sites except glutes unless you're carrying a lot of BF.

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[Ashop]

Hey am not sure if this is the right place to post this + am new here am just wondering whats the right size needle for IM i got 27x1/2 sitting around is it okay to use ?

I use 25g.
1.5" for glutes and 1" for every where else.

[jolter604]

I use 23 gauge 1-1/2" needle.for glutes and quads and never get pip.
Im thinking 26 gauge 1/2 " for igf and other peps.

[jolter604]

I use 23 gauge 1-1/2" needle.for glutes and quads and never get pip.
Im thinking 26 gauge 1/2 " for igf and other peps.

I just got a new order and they place 22 gauge instead of 23 g not sure how much diffrent it will do.

[Tlolec the toilet]

IMHO:

1/2" is way too short for glutes
The recommended length is 1.5".
I can see 1" being fine for some but I am about 15% bodyfat and in no way is 1/2" getting DEEP into my glute muscles.

i agree. i use 1.5" for glutes, and 1/2" for delts and quads. trying to get away from my 18 guages, but my oils are pretty thick and the injections go smooth with 18. i'm giving 20 a shot, but i fvcking hate having to put too much pressure on my plunger when injecting.

I just got a new order and they place 22 gauge instead of 23 g not sure how much diffrent it will do.

lol, you should see my stash.