Opened up a brand new one this morning - 1.5" 22ga - removed the point - screwed on my drawing point - and proceeded to load it up with juice. Then I put the new point back on it and TRIED to stick it in my ass. It wouldn't go so I moved over and tried it again - it still wouldn't go. (no I didn't get the new one and the used one mixed up) Changed points and it slid in like a hot knife thru butter. I keep fresh points for situations like this and I suggest everybody else take it into consideration. If these things don't go in guys - you don't want to force them! GPZ practically gives the damn things (needles only) away. Add a few onto your next order!