What size pin for shoulders?

[big in vegas]

I just bought some new pins and I got 5/8". These look really small, normally I go with 1", but the 5/8" were on a bulk sale so I went with them. I've never used ones this small and there's no way I would attempt to use them in my glute, has anyone ever used one this short for delts? I guess I could go in the tri or bi or even my calf if I had to, but what do you guys think? Keep in mind, I never bury the whole thing, I always leave a little silver showing in case something crazy happens and it breaks so I can pull it out

 

[MrPerfect]

5/8 for shoulder is OK

i pefer 1inch

 

[MMX2]

I prefer an 1" as well.

 

[Plang]

I've done 5/8 and up to 1.5" (I've got decent sized shoulders) 1" is optimal...just press the 5/8 in deep

 

[big in vegas]

Yea, I also refer the 1", but these will have to do for now. Oh well, I probably won't buy them again. What about putting it in the calf? Would this size be better for a small muscle like that?

 

[Pharm_Fed]

Yea, I also refer the 1", but these will have to do for now. Oh well, I probably won't buy them again. What about putting it in the calf? Would this size be better for a small muscle like that?

Yeah, or bi's and tri's would be OK too unless you're doing a lot of oil at once.