It's good to see that you are at least somewhat open to something other than a Beretta at that price point. Nothing at all wrong with a DT11 or even a 682 but for that kind of money, you would be well served to get several different brands/models in your hands before "pulling the trigger" on a purchase.

Suggest Kolar (you can shoot mine if you would like), Krieghoff, Perazzi, Zoli, Ceasar Guerini and possibly a few others. SW338 has a couple of DT models he would likely let you shoot as well.