I use both the 1" and 2" pins and the Quick Klip all the time. I have a small (18X24) mat that I slide around under the quilt when pinning. I also have a spoon with a 'v' shape that I can use for pinning. Sure saves the finger tips and makes it a lot easier to close the pins.
I pin a whole section leaving the pins open. Then when I go to reposition the quilt on my table top (30X60 inch top), I close all the pins at one time. Seems to go faster and save a little time.