Hood pins and latch setup question

[Shoooter]

I installed my hood spring, hood latch release and the hood catch today. I have the hood sitting flush with everything right now when closed. I haven't installed my hood pins yet. My question is, is the hood held closed mostly by the pins or the latch? Would i set up the pins so they are easy to push in or do you have to push down the hood to get them in alittle. I could always set the pin height then lower the latch. Not sure what the best way is.

[DeathProofCuda]

The hood is held closed mostly by the latch.  The hood pins are just window dressing.

[Chryco Psycho]

 
If the hood sits properly without the pins & would have the pins above the hood plates by1/8" or so to prevent scratching the plates

[Shoooter]

Thank you . I figured that was probably the way it was done.

[JS29]

If the hood sits properly without the pins & would have the pins above the hood plates by1/8" or so to prevent scratching the plates