I call it a forceful slide.....I actually push the smallest amount of gear on the needle so there are a few beads of gear. It coats the needle and helps it slide in...I keep it a half inch away and give it a quick start and push it in.
slide that shit, there is no way i could just jab it in there. i would be too afraid of missing the spot i want to inject in. i use a 1.5" but dont stick it all the way in just in case the needle breaks off