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Hey guys, I've read many different things but thought I would ask here as many of you are knowledgeable... I've been on trt and at a year and stable numbers, I'm doing a 8 week blast of test prop, just wondering the best sizes for drawing and sticking as far as needles go. Thanks guys!
Shovelhead
Member
Really up to u. Some guys use the bigger needle for drawing and swap to a smaller for pinning. I use a 22 x 1 for both. Only because their easy to get a my local feed store. Obviously the smaller the better to prevent scar tissue, but it just takes a bit longer to get it in (the dose that is).
I send this to anyone asking about injections -
The following items are needed to do the injection:
70% rubbing alcohol or 99% isopropyl alcohol
cotton balls
a syringe (3mL is the most common)
a withdrawing tip (a 18 or 20 gauge is the most common)
a injecting tip (a 23 or 25 gauge 1' or 1.5' is recommended)
It comes down to personal preference. The withdrawing tip doesn't matter much because you throw it out. For injections - a 25 gauge 1' is the most versatile.
The following items are needed to do the injection:
70% rubbing alcohol or 99% isopropyl alcohol
cotton balls
a syringe (3mL is the most common)
a withdrawing tip (a 18 or 20 gauge is the most common)
a injecting tip (a 23 or 25 gauge 1' or 1.5' is recommended)
It comes down to personal preference. The withdrawing tip doesn't matter much because you throw it out. For injections - a 25 gauge 1' is the most versatile.
Sandman82nd
Member
This is one of those questions where you ask 10 people you may get 10 different answers, none of which are wrong, sort of.
I agree drawing up with an 18 gauge. Smaller the number larger the diameter. And pin with a 22 gauge. Anything smaller in diameter and the viscosity of the solution will have your gonna be applying more pressure on plunger and sitting or standing longer for entire contents to be instilled. 22 gauge is small in itself.
I will also warm the syringe and soln before pinning. Finally and hopefully this goes without saying but always worth reminding, sterile technique is paramount. Alcohol rubber stopper before drawing up, alcohol with fresh pad area of skin you will enter to pin.
Shovelhead
Member
Somewhat on topic question. Do the majority of guys use a new pin each injection? Surely not.
most oils will inject fine with 25G. some thicker oils like pharm grade primo you need a thicker needle, so go with 23G
draw with a thick needle
also this whole using rubbing alcohol to rub on the spot is overkill. i haven't used rubbing alcohol to pin in years. you are not going to die by not using rubbing alcohol lol
open your mouth and breathe in air and you are going to breathe in bacteria, so does anyone really believe that injecting without swabbing is going to make a difference?
draw with a thick needle
also this whole using rubbing alcohol to rub on the spot is overkill. i haven't used rubbing alcohol to pin in years. you are not going to die by not using rubbing alcohol lol
open your mouth and breathe in air and you are going to breathe in bacteria, so does anyone really believe that injecting without swabbing is going to make a difference?
Shovelhead
Member
Lol^^^ good point. Hell I use the same syringe needle for at least a month. But I do use alcohol on it.
Jory
New member
This is a great option for most sites.
Jory as long as the gear is gtg then it's not bad at all. I had some friend of a friend type of deal and it had me barely able to walk but been pinning RM gear there and hardly any pip. That's my favorite spot due to control.
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No pip if I work the muscle that day. Pip only if I pin 24 hours after working the muscle.
Jory
New member
Good point. Reason I asked is because I know I have jam up gear as I get no pip in glutes. I think I may be using to Big if a needle. I have pinned the quads and could hardly walk next day. I'm sure I looked to some as if I was a real wine O. Lmao. Pinned the Delt last night with a Slin pin, with a Test Base. Can hardly tell this morning, and I'm about to go crush arms and chest. So time will tell. Gonna try quads again with a 25 gauge one incher. Thanks for your feedback brother.
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i use 25g 1" glutes work great... however i always have some weird ass feeling in my shoulder and thighs like I'm hitting a nerve and I know thats silly because 1" isn't enough to hit it.... maybe i'm hitting the wrong part of both. but yea i was using 23 1 1/2" but switched to 25g 1" but i ain't got that much flab to go through to get to muscle lol..
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