The short answer

The Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity and the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+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 $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 16 rounds) and the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity is lighter (31 oz vs 32.5 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 Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity?

They differ mainly in caliber (10MM AUTO vs 9mm), model (XDM Elite vs Prodigy), capacity (16 rounds vs 20 rounds) and barrel length (4.5" vs 4.2").

Which is cheaper, the Springfield XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+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 $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 XD-M Elite Gen 1 10mm Optics-Ready Pistol 16+1 Capacity or the Springfield Prodigy 1911 Gen 1 9mm Optics Ready Pistol, 20+1 Capacity?