Maybe Im just getting old, but I see so many complicated over engineered pistols intended for combat use these days?? am I wrong?

What do you mean over engineered.

Name a model.

Or are you taking about the 1911 that has unneeded parts.

HK P7 maybe?

Or do you mean the chairbourn commando pistols with the lasers, flashlights, red dots and ambidextrous power rugs. :-)