It is a journey.
Browning or Beretta is the usual starting point. 2000-3500.
Mid Zoli, CG,
Blaser, Perazzi, Krieghoff, Kolar and higher grade Berettas are the end points all about 7-12k depending on used or new these days.
You will develop distinct preferences and because of that you will migrate to the higher grades for the perceived and real feature sets.
You will always regret letting some guns go on this journey.
For target, recommend 32 inches. No porting. Helps with resale.
My Journey. Browning 325, Merkel 203, Kemen. Krieghoff and Kolar w custom stock are where I ended up now. Very content.
Or For way less you can just shoot a semi like a A400.
