Update:

Okay, after putting on the MOE K2+ grip it helped relieve the strain on my wrist. In addition, I was wrong about the buttstock hitting the actual plate.  The stock is coming into contact the corner of the carrier that where there is no plate. With the straighter angle of the new grip I’m able to pull in the rifle tighter and able to get into a normal stance (squared up, fighter stance, arms down, no issues in ISO stance with pistol) and have my normal check weld. The plate is now right at the notch.

The plate does not take up all of the space in the carrier. There is some space to the left and right of the plate. The plate is all the way up to the top.

I measure 17.0” from the notch to belly button and 9.5” from middle of nip to nip. 43.5” around chest and 41” around the belly.

ETA: Iphone 6+ sucks, pics are being uploaded sideways.

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I'm thinking I'll probably order some just to have in case I'm stuck defending a hardpoint (sorry, best word I can think of), or God forbid have to enter a structure looking for a loved one. Talking super black swan shit here but whatever

I only use carriers with ultra thin straps, no buckles or thick padding where the stock sits where strap connects to plate bag. The JPC is an example of Hypalon used there or some carriers use a layer of 1000d nylon webbing. Padding on the top only of shoulderstrap and not on front where stock sits. This creates no additional thickness.  Also, I use a shorter toe stock like a BCM Gunfighter or LWRC ultra compact, etc. so I dont get toe to plate interference like you get with long toe stocks like the Magpul SL, A2, etc.

Now, if you use soft armor or a vest armor system that has soft armor under plates, you will have to move in 1 click on the stock and shouldering of long gun will be slightly hampered... but never put the stock on top of the plate.

Also, if you are using NODS with passive optics, leaning forward wont work as you wil look up with eyes and head down on stock and NODS crash into stock... or if using white light/day optic, and mono over weak eye, your head turn/tilt will run mono on weak eye into optic. You are forced to use high mounts and not turn head to side or down.