Baldwin, for a 9mm target/range gun, if you're looking for something from a pure accuracy and shootability perspective, it's very hard to go wrong with a 1911 in 9mm. I have owned three, and my current one (a Dan Wesson Pointman 9) is the bee's knees. You don't have to go that expensive though. Pick up a Springfield Range Officer in 9mm, or if Ruger makes their adjustable sight 1911 in 9mm that would be worth checking out as well. As would the Sig 1911 in 9mm. Make sure you get adjustable sights.
A decent 1911 in 9mm will balance well, soak up recoil like no tomorrow, and shoot lights out compared to most other service autos.