Lots of semi-autos out there now ....Browning / Winchester ( both part of FN now ) ...Browing Silver hunter series is a solid gun for the money.
http://www.browning.com/products/cat...1&tid=350&bg=x
I see them on sale for $ 800 - $ 900 ...
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Look at the Beretta lineup of guns ...lots of options in the A300 series, A 400 series, 391 series..etc....
http://www.berettausa.com/shop-by-de...emiautomatics/
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I would stay away from any of the inertia guns for a young shooter.