Newer ones are nice, but I can't compare them to the old ones since I don't have an older one to compare it to. I got a blem back in...…. 2014? and I still can't find the blem. Accuracy...…. I can't tell any difference between a Ruger, Smith, and DW in similar styles. I have either shot or owned 6 inch GP100, 686 and the 715, and all are nice. My only gripe with the DW is the grip..... it tapers to a more narrow end (near the pinky) as I prefer the grip being larger near the pinky (Houge grips on SW or GP).
If I could scrape up the coin, I would get a new DW pistol pack..... but it's nowhere in my budget anytime soon!