T-GOD: I did take the cover down slightly with an 800 grit grey pad. It did tend to break a little earlier, but not enough to make a big difference.
Another problem I'm facing is more my own style rather than the ball. I have a higher track, and with the pin below the bridge on the center vertical grip, I sometimes clip the edge of the thumb hole. It doesn't happen every shot, but enough where I'm conscious of it, and it's something I'd rather not have to think about.
So I need get the pin closer to my PAP. I wish I had insisted on on the 2:30-3:00 pin. However, with a full plug, I'm concerned that the thumb plug might end up in the track with that drill. I'll verify and also check out the 4 1/4 x 3 3/8. Thanks.
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