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Amen.

tony I agree. I need to bark louder and get some "bite"!

Yes, 2" is good. AISI min. spacing is spec'd at 3 x diameter, but 2" is good for this application.

MF you did good. That's exactly the way to do it (imho). No problemo.

You could use the RSG light gage steel software (free demo) to analyze a section as a pinned column with axial load.

Architect i am working with has to have a continuous rated partition and I have wood trusses that need to bear partway up the wall. He is suggesting using 2x6 studs then switching to 2x4 studs creating a shelf for the trusses. But, he wants to wrap the gyp board over the plate so my trusses...

I have done this splice detail often. You don't need the kickers. The splice is near the end of the member so moment is low. You DO NEED a slip track at the top of the wall so you don't get axial load on the interior wall studs. For 18ga studs a #10-16 screw has an allowable shear of 265lbs...

Check out the MBMA (Metal Building Manufacturers Association) They print a list of section properties for Zees and Cees. Also, my copy of the RSG demo software will print but you cant save. This is a very good tool for light gage.