The short answer

Here is how the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol compare. The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol is the more affordable option, starting at $384.99 versus $519.99. On the spec sheet, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity carries more rounds (16 rounds vs 10 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol is lighter (20.2 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&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol?

They differ mainly in caliber (10MM AUTO vs 9mm), model (XDM Elite vs M&P Shield Plus), capacity (16 rounds vs 10 rounds) and barrel length (4.5" vs 3.1").

Which is cheaper, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol?

The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $384.99 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&P9 Shield Plus Gen 1 - 9mm Matte Black Concealed Carry Pistol?