It works real well in the movies, but not real life. I tried it with a single action that was specifically designed for fanning (longer hammer, etc.) and it is not accurate and it's hard to control where the gun will be when it goes off. The gun was modified for use in one of those western reinactment shows and was never meant for live ammo, just blanks.
I remember fanning my Super Blackhawk 44 mag in 1980. I have a permanent scar on the edge of my left palm from the rear sight. Not smart with a hot loaded 44 mag. LOL
So there's your answer. In Cowboy Action Shooting (Especially operating under the Single Action Shooting Society's rules) SAFETY is rule #1. Fanning is NOT safe. Therefore it is not allowed.
If, while competing in a CAS match under SASS rules, you drop an UNloaded gun, or, in the course of fire, an UNloaded gun "sweeps" (or points at) someone, you get a SDQ (Stage Disqualification).
If any of the above happen with a LOADED gun, you get a MATCH DQ.
Heck, if there is an empty hull left in a shotgun at the end of your string, or an empty shell on the carrier of your rifle, you get a 10 second penalty.
Those are just a few examples of how seriously CAS & SASS take safety.
I hope this helps.
Best Wishes!
Oso
that'll learn ya!
Soon as I saw this post first thing I thought of was Bob Munden. Can't recall the name of the show, but there was a shooting program he used to make regular trick shots on, he used to quick draw, empty the six shooter by fanning, and reholstering it in a second or too. Did some card cutting and aerial shots too. Damn wish I could remember the show, the white guy wih the mustache was the host. I know he is still in the guiness book of world records for fastest shot. Anyone else remember him?
Isn't that the guy that would use an ole Henry 22 to shoot silhouette's of people into pieces of tin like a drawing? Before my time for sure but if that's him I've seen some film.Soon as I saw this post first thing I thought of was Bob Munden. Can't recall the name of the show, but there was a shooting program he used to make regular trick shots on, he used to quick draw, empty the six shooter by fanning, and reholstering it in a second or too. Did some card cutting and aerial shots too. Damn wish I could remember the show, the white guy wih the mustache was the host. I know he is still in the guiness book of world records for fastest shot. Anyone else remember him?