The short answer

The Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity and the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights 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 $549.99. On the spec sheet, the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights carries more rounds (20 rounds vs 16 rounds) and the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights is lighter (24.5 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 Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights?

They differ mainly in caliber (10MM AUTO vs 9mm), model (XDM Elite vs Echelon), capacity (16 rounds vs 20 rounds) and overall length (7.6" vs 8").

Which is cheaper, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights?

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 $549.99 for the Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights. 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 Springfield Echelon Gen 1 9mm COG Optic-Ready Pistol w/ Tritium Sights?