I think it looks very promising. I saw the iPhone 6 version in Best Buy last week, and while you couldn't call it slim, it was not huge by any means and it promises 13 ft drop protection, so...wow! I also liked the texture on the sides of the case--like most Tech21 cases, it was just grippy enough to feel secure in your hand without being so grippy you can't get it in and out of pockets. Nice case!
Is part of the problem the HDX screen protector? I know you say your problem is too much space, but perhaps the screen protector is interfering in some way, keeping the screen from fitting flush?
Ok, just checkingIt's not the HDX protector cause it was happening before I got it installed.
Had the same problem with all three I tried. Gave up on it.
I have it for my 6 plus and I love it. My first patriot case did have space between the actual screen and protector, I exchanged it for another one and I don't have the problem anymore.