A very viable alternative is the Sarsilmaz SAR 2000ST.
It's a VERY high quality Turkish made "clone" of the Tanfoglio, which is a clone of the CZ.
It's available in a high chrome content "near stainless" with a Glock type finish, or in a matte frosty stainless finish.
I just bought one for $465 plus shipping, and I'm IMPRESSED.
Quality inside and out is top of the line, and the price puts it at a "best buy".
The slide and frame are forged, the barrel is hammer forged.
Quality is very much more on the order of CZ then Tanfoglio.
It's one of the smoothest pistols inside and out I've seen in years, much less at that price.
I posted a review in this forum.
Here's an American Rifleman review. There's some good reviews on YouTube too..........
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-sar-usa-model-2000/