Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black vs Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black
The short answer
The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black are both chambered in 9mm. The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black is the more affordable option, starting at $539.99 versus $575.99.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?
- Both are chambered in 9mm. They differ mainly in model (Echelon 4.0C vs M&P9).
- Which is cheaper, the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?
- The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $539.99 compared with $575.99 for the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4in Black and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black the same caliber?
- Yes. Both are chambered in 9mm.

