Another semi-auto to consider, and designed with women in mind along with those of us with hand strength/injuries in mind, is the Girsan MC14T. It's got a tip-up barrel, so no racking of the slide is necessary, and it's first shot double action, which makes it very safe to carry. It's basically a Beretta 86 Cheetah clone, and it comes in a number of different colors and finishes, starting at around $500. I've got one and love it. Here's a link:
https://eaacorp.com/product/girsan-mc-14t-lady/
Frank