From where I'm sitting, that's a very nice looking Thompson, Harley.
As I recall the recoil in full auto was lighter than one would expect. That has a lot to do with the weight of that weapon, I suppose. I mean, it isn't like it has a buffer spring assembly or such, heheh.
The full auto version really is a blast but I'd be more than excited with a semi-auto version, that's for sure.