Rubber domes are generally easier to push than the Model M so that makes sense. The Model M is not indicative of all mechanical switches however.
A lot of modern mechanical switches will register a keypress without clicking or bottoming out (e.g. Cherry MX Brown). There are switches specifically for gaming, typing, to reduce fatigue, speed, and hybrid switches designed for mixed cases.
There is such a variety of switches that there's probably space for a company like Warby Parker for mechanical keyboards that will ship you a sampling to test out.
