Guns currently made right now, and in 9mm, that are worthy of being mentioned with a S&W 52 for potential target accuracy and trigger:

Les Baer, Ed Brown, Wilson, other elite 1911 makers... expect $2200+

CZ Tactical Sport -- lowest model Tac Sport runs around $1200, newest versions of the Tac Sport climb toward $1800. CZ also has some competition Shadow models that cost even more.

Sig P210 American -- new and difficult to find in the wild, $1500-$1700.

Sig X-Five and X-Six... I believe these are beyond $2500, also hard to find.

Closest thing on a shoestring budget for a target accurate 9mm that is full production and not custom and (relatively) low priced? I suggest the Springfield Range Officer.

Special shout-out to the upgraded Tanfoglio line. NOT the basic DA/SA Witness line, but the Elite Match and above guns. Cheapeast one runs about $780 MSRP but expect around $650 street price. These are absolute hidden gems in North America but very popular in European competition. Mine is a a tack driver for sure and I have tried endlessly to beat it with my 952 and haven't succeeded yet.

Trying is a lot of fun though!