The short answer

The Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity and the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+1 Capacity are both full size handguns. The Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity is the more affordable option, starting at $519.99 versus $565.49. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+1 Capacity carries more rounds (22 rounds vs 16 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+1 Capacity is lighter (26.7 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 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+1 Capacity?

They differ mainly in caliber (10MM AUTO vs 5.7x28mm), model (XDM Elite vs M&P 5.7), capacity (16 rounds vs 22 rounds) and barrel length (4.5" vs 5").

Which is cheaper, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+1 Capacity?

The Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $519.99 compared with $565.49 for the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+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 5.7 Gen 1 Black Pistol: Precision & Power, 22+1 Capacity?