Yep - My Browning, bought new in 1994, has ~300-350K through it. It needs some tightening up, and if I can get my new-to-me Beretta DT-11 dialed in, the Browning will become a backup.
That said, for MOST folks, if one of those three fits you really well, odds are the others will not - at least not without some form of modification. There are a few browning and Beretta models in your budget but do yourself a favor and try to get a target version over the (usually) less expensive field version. It will be set up for target shooting and it should weigh more. That will help mitigate recoil. Also, if you are 6' or taller look for 30, or even better, 32" barrels - better swing dynamics (and better resale down the road if you want to upgrade). Most target guns will weigh north of 8#; some even north of 9#.
While all that is subjective and up to each individual, you will find that many folks who shoot sporting go for the heavier gun with 32" barrels.
The quest is part of the fun!
Buy once cry once. As Eastbank said, the gun is the LEAST of the expenses involved. Ammo, targets, tournament fees, gas, food, lodging - all will eclipse the cost of the gun in short order so buy quality and go have fun!