I bought mine from a local supplier that happens to deliver to the shop where I work, so that wasn't a problem. But that is exactly why I got it from them. It took a few days though, since they don't normally stock them.
I had that same worry with the 1900 rail that I got through Amazon, but it came in just fine.
For me, the biggest advantage of the one piece rail is in the amount of times you use it and how you handle it. Clamping it in place might make a difference too. If you have the under-mounted end to end pistol grip clamp using it with joining bars, is a no-no. It's great with a single piece rail though.