Cylinder rotation

[Antipaladin]

Just noticed my Redhawk and Vaquero cylinders cycle in different directions. Is this a SA vs DA thing or just random choice by Ruger?

 

[JackAsinus]

I have no clue. My GP and SP both rotate counter clockwise when looking through the sights at a target.

 

[jrtrapp1]

It is a difference in the two models for sure. It has to do with the lockwork and which side the hand is on. Most SA revolvers copied the functionality of the Colt lockwork. Colt DA revolvers rotate clockwise too.