Reds and Blacks are very different, as you've said because of the lack of tactility. Brown is the midground since it has tactility, but if you go full speed, you will barely notice it (if you even notice it). Blues will feel clicky, but it should still be lighter than a rubber dome. My personal choice is browns, it gives enough tactility so I know I've hit a key but also light and easy to type on. Opinions do vary tho for choice of switch.
The steelseries is blacks and its not so popular with us here. But who knows, you may end up liking black switches. I think the main thing about that board is the L return key instead of having \|.
CM storm seems to be a very good board to break into mech boards for it's price and choice of switches. Only downside with most people is it's covered in CM's logo.
