Master links are so much easier. 10 seconds and off you go.
Did you push the pin out entirely ? You should leave it in the side plate, with a tiny bit protruding to the inside so you can line it up with the hole.
As I recall, my KMC chains come with the link, so no extra purchase needed.
Last edited by Homebrew01; 09-30-13 at 07:04 AM.