Which is cheaper, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?

The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $549.99 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.

Which holds more rounds, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?

The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights has the higher magazine capacity at 20 rounds, versus 15 rounds for the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black.

Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights vs Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black

The short answer

The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black are both chambered in 9mm. The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights is the more affordable option, starting at $549.99 versus $575.99. On the spec sheet, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights carries more rounds (20 rounds vs 15 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black is lighter (21.8 oz vs 24.5 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights 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 vs M&P9), capacity (20 rounds vs 15 rounds), magazines included (2 vs 3) and barrel length (4.5" vs 4").
Which is cheaper, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?: The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $549.99 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.
Which holds more rounds, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?: The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights has the higher magazine capacity at 20 rounds, versus 15 rounds for the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black.

Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights vs Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black

Q: Are the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black the same caliber?

Yes. Both are chambered in 9mm.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights 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 vs M&P9), capacity (20 rounds vs 15 rounds), magazines included (2 vs 3) and barrel length (4.5" vs 4").
Which is cheaper, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?: The Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $549.99 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.
Which holds more rounds, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?

	Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights springfield armory · Full Size Handguns $549.99	Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black smith & wesson · Subcompact Handguns $575.99
Caliber	9mm	9mm
Model	Echelon	M&P9
Capacity	20 rounds	15 rounds
Magazines included	2	3
Barrel length	4.5"	4"
Overall length	8"	7"
Weight	24.5 oz	21.8 oz
Action	Semi Auto	Semi Auto
Finish	Black Melonite	Gray Armornite®
Frame material	Polymer	Polymer
Color	Black	Black
Stock material	Polymer	Polymer
Sights	Tritium / Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot™ Rear	Front Night Sight / Rear Black
Safety	No Manual	No

	Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights springfield armory · Full Size Handguns $549.99 cheapest of 12	Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black smith & wesson · Subcompact Handguns $575.99 cheapest of 12
Caliber	9mm	9mm
Model	Echelon	M&P9
Capacity	20 rounds✓	15 rounds
Magazines included	2	3✓
Barrel length	4.5"	4"
Overall length	8"	7"
Weight	24.5 oz	21.8 oz✓
Action	Semi Auto	Semi Auto
Finish	Black Melonite	Gray Armornite®
Frame material	Polymer	Polymer
Color	Black	Black
Stock material	Polymer	Polymer
Sights	Tritium / Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot™ Rear	Front Night Sight / Rear Black
Safety	No Manual	No