I wouldn't worry about using roll pins. I doubt they'd break. I've also seen multi-layer pins (rolled up like a rug) as opposed to the springy C-shaped ones, but have never found a source for new ones of those.
The main issue is, you don't want the pin working its way out of the hole. But do what you're comfortable with, and what works.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.