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Fanning is hard on the machinery. You are striking the hammer which loads the hand very suddenly and delivers sharp impact to the cylinder bolt. Breakage of both parts and their springs is usual. Peening of the cylinder notches is accelerated and wear on the ratchet is faster because of the inertial loading.
The fanning syle of competitive fast draw is known for requiring the shooter to keep three guns, one to shoot, one spare on hand, and one in the shop being rebuilt. Even the much sturdier Rugers have to be beefed up and periodically overhauled for such rough treatment.
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