best 9MM for the money is a CZ-75
^^^^THIS^^^^
I know you say you don't want a Glock, but I did not either. Then I bought one and found that they are a good gun. After the CZ, a Glock 19 would be a good gun.
Beware though, as there is no such thing as the 'best' 9mm. It's like asking what's the best spouse. The answer to both depends on what you want to do with them.