Reddit reviews IBM Keyboard Model M 1391401

I know he answered already but I just wanna add, check out prices for an IBM Model M, you ever see one of these inconspicuous looking pieces of vintage "probably garbage", it's really worth more than a brand new Corsair K95 to the right buyer.

rock solid you say, but this is steel plate solid

I should have worded my question a little different. So the buckling spring is stiffer and lower pitch than blues? The most satisfying thing about the buckling springs, is that distinct, metallic ping.

Is this the model M that has the buckling spring keys?

Other kits? As in samplers?

Other than the WASD kit linked up there and Amazon linked up there I'm not sure where you can find other switch samples.

Honestly though, odds are any KB you end up buying is going to be Black, Blue, Red or Brown. The other Cherry types just aren't very common to begin with, and the other switch types I don't think are common on nicer boards anyways. I think you'd be set with that sampler, or try going to a local computer shop and trying their boards out if they have any others.

Those four, IMO, are where it's at anyways. I don't know what you'd gain from going with another type really. Unless you're Old School and get an IBM model M with the buckling springs.