Woodsmoke - no issue/ stushie ( until I verify just how big you are and whether the rumour of you being chucked out of 2REP for being too violent is true
) And more fundamentally, it was an honest query politely raised.
Also advance apology to OP as this leads off at a tangent a little.
We each develop views in part as a result of experience. In the same breath, we each perceive events from different perspectives - so no surprise people derive different views. And no issue on my part with any of that. We can disagree - quite possibly from polar opposites, but I respect that.
Dealing with courses, instructing/ coach sporting rifle and the crucible of taking people out stalking, means we see a lot of gear. Always silly to stereo-type or take one example of something dogmatically so I try to avoid that - but as prejudiced as the next Joe really. But with several decades of combined experience this end, we've seen most ( by no means all tht exist ) bipod brands fail or prove awkward in use at some point. With Harris the only issues we've had are out of the bag when the odd one is a bit slack on the swivel. No failure ever.
That isnt to say they never fail or are fundamentally better than any other bipod, just our experience. A bit luddite - but if it works, there's little pressure to seek a better mousetrap. Your relayed experience sounds similar with the products you have - so entirely logical you hold a similar view, simply regards a different product.
Completely see there's an argument on price - but often that bipod is part of the system holding possibly £4000+ of shooting system on your shoulder. The price difference ( again from relative experience ) isn't worth the risk of failure. Just one view - genuinely appreciate yours.
In terms of trade. Effectively there is no volume firearms market in the UK. The amounts of items that will sell do not approach volume figures sufficient to make a survivable living. A good portion of the trade is made up of part-time resellers that support their interest/ hobby through trading, but rely on a main wage.
There isnt the volume of Harris buyers to make much economic sense either to be honest! But that isnt the main driver - and here risks sounding like flannel - but if we sell something, we have to believe in it. It may not be an item we'd personally choose, but based upon experience, we do have to feel it works and does its intended job. That item may be the lynch pin in a hunt of a lifetime - there's never any real life guarantees, but I sleep better sticking by a product I think is right.
Getting very convoluted - so quick sense check - trying to explain my view, not denigrating yours in any way.
And just to muddy it up - quality. Remember when Butler Creek Covers worked with out self destructing after 30 seconds? When Marlin lever actions had even rifling? A brand/ item isnt for life - sadly things can slip. So everything in context of ; its ok - for the moment.