My next door neighbor bought one on line and asked Fed ex to deliver it here where I could sign for it. Fed Ex said no.
He did get it delivered eventually and I had the opportunity to get the feel of it. It was heavy, very heavy
Re heavy:
I had the opportunity to shoot a few Thompson SMGs at a range several years back; a ‘28A1, and a later M1A1. Yes they are heavy, but I still thought fairly comfortable. Both had stick mags, so I didn’t get the drum experience (the ‘28 could use either stick or drum; the M1A1 used the stick only).
The BAR that I shot there also, now that was a beast of a rifle… way too much fun!!