It will have MIM parts(not an issue in my mind) and the "HOLE"(don't like it but I have a couple that are so equipped and it hasn't been a problem) but other than that the 6.5 looks just like my first issue. If I was in the market for a 10 in a wheel gun, I would get one! I really like my older one. You might check the Mother Ship's WEB site for additional details.
The new one is a 610-3, as was the last one produced prior to discontinuing them. I have one of the older ones, but have not seen the new ones, so I'm not sure about changes, but apparently not enough change, if any, to warrant a change in dash number.
Here's mine, with Ahrends Retro Banana Grips, I can't stand the originals.
Moonclipmaster’s recent odyssey with the mothership over issues with his 610 has left a bad taste in my mouth for any new S&W’s. I have a 6.5” no dash and was thinking of getting the new 4” (or 3.whatever”), but now I’m considering the GP-100 Ruger in 10mm.