Which is cheaper, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?

The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $575.99 compared with $1050.99 for the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?

The Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity 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 Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity vs Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black

The short answer

The Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black are both chambered in 9mm. The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black is the more affordable option, starting at $575.99 versus $1050.99. On the spec sheet, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity 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 32.5 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity 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 (Prodigy vs M&P9), capacity (20 rounds vs 15 rounds), magazines included (2 vs 3) and barrel length (4.2" vs 4").
Which is cheaper, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?: The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $575.99 compared with $1050.99 for the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?: The Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity 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 Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity vs Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black

Q: Are the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity 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 Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity 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 (Prodigy vs M&P9), capacity (20 rounds vs 15 rounds), magazines included (2 vs 3) and barrel length (4.2" vs 4").
Which is cheaper, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?: The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $575.99 compared with $1050.99 for the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black?

	Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity springfield armory · Full Size Handguns $1050.99	Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Comp Gen 1 - 9mm Power Port Black smith & wesson · Subcompact Handguns $575.99
Caliber	9mm	9mm
Model	Prodigy	M&P9
Capacity	20 rounds	15 rounds
Magazines included	2	3
Barrel length	4.2"	4"
Overall length	7.8"	7"
Weight	32.5 oz	21.8 oz
Action	Semi Auto	Semi Auto
Finish	Black Cerakote	Gray Armornite®
Frame material	Carbon Steel	Polymer
Color	Black	Black
Stock material	Polymer	Polymer
Sights	Fiber Optic Front, Black Serrated Rear	Front Night Sight / Rear Black
Safety	Ambidextrous Thumb, Beavertail Grip	No

	Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity springfield armory · Full Size Handguns $1050.99 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	Prodigy	M&P9
Capacity	20 rounds✓	15 rounds
Magazines included	2	3✓
Barrel length	4.2"	4"
Overall length	7.8"	7"
Weight	32.5 oz	21.8 oz✓
Action	Semi Auto	Semi Auto
Finish	Black Cerakote	Gray Armornite®
Frame material	Carbon Steel	Polymer
Color	Black	Black
Stock material	Polymer	Polymer
Sights	Fiber Optic Front, Black Serrated Rear	Front Night Sight / Rear Black
Safety	Ambidextrous Thumb, Beavertail Grip	No