The short answer

The Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity and the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol are both full size handguns. The Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol is the more affordable option, starting at $340.27 versus $519.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol carries more rounds (30 rounds vs 16 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol is lighter (22 oz vs 31 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity and the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol?

They differ mainly in caliber (10MM AUTO vs .22 WMR), model (XDM Elite vs M&P 22 Magnum), capacity (16 rounds vs 30 rounds) and barrel length (4.5" vs 4.35").

Which is cheaper, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol?

The Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $340.27 compared with $519.99 for the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol?

The Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum Gen 1 - .22 WMR, 30+1 Cap Black Pistol has the higher magazine capacity at 30 rounds, versus 16 rounds for the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity.