Less tac rails smaller guns?

[gym]

I noticed the lack of rails on compact and even full sized pistols lately.
The guns got smaller over the past 2-3 years. I guess it makes sense. I don't have any railed guns in my lineup, except the XDS. The rest of them, would lose their compact size usefulness if I put a TLR or a laser on one.
For home protection it may still make sense, although a separate tac light works better for me. Same with lasers, all these things take up precious room larger holsters and the element of surprise, for me NS work the best.

 

[herrwalther]

Rails are a good thing to have. Using them is up to discretion of the owner. The room they take up on a firearm is negligible at best. All of my firearms have rails to carry a light/laser combo. I consider a light and/or laser to be a tactical advantage, not disadvantage. Yes the holster to carry a firearm with an accessory was a bit more (+$5 extra) but I see that as money well spent, certainly cheaper than the light/laser itself ($300). If I am ever in a situation where I don't need it, it stays off.