The SAA requires the hammer to be pulled back manually, it’s a separate action from pulling the trigger.
If the trigger is pulled before the hammer comes back, the hammer won’t lock. That is how “fanning” a single action is done.
I am well aware of that.
I am also well aware of the single action loading and unloading process.
My favorite gun and it is grossly under rated by the present generation.
Nevertheless, it should be done when one is given a weapon.
And fanning is an absolute no-no. It will ruin a single action.