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I've never been really clear on the difference, either.

The SmartCarry was originally called the Thunder Belt, and was created by Charles Parrott III in '94. The Thunderware page says that *it* was patented in '95. Both are made in Florida and look identical (to me). I suspect that they're one and the same, marketed for some reason by two different companies.

Regardless, I do have a SmartCarry that I use when I need deep concealment for my P99. The ordering process/customer service with Charles is top notch; he will go out of his way to do you right.

It is sweat resistant on the side that faces your body.

Concealment is probably the best you can get, even with a 1911.

Comfort, on a scale of 1-10, is about a 7. Bear in mind that I'm pretty tiny, so if you have a more substantial belly, it may be less comfortable. Standing, walking, running, etc., you almost forget that you're wearing anything. Since it's worn at 12 o'clock, the balance is good.

Sitting with a large gun is less comfortable, although if you wear pants with an extra inch in the waist you should be fine. Access while seated is possible, but you have to do the "butt-in-the-air" pose, like when you have to get your wallet out in the drive thru.

There is nothing on the holster itself to snag your gun. It is retained (very well) by the waistband of your pants.

Generally, I only use it when I'm in slacks or shorts. You generally need two hands when drawing from SmartCarry (one to pull your waistband outwards, one to draw) and, although you can do this just as fast as drawing from a normal holster, I almost always prefer wearing a holster with one-hand access.

Bottom line, it's a good holster.