This is a very nice looking true to the original model La Mat revolver. It will cock once then back all the way and as going back it does rotate the cylinder as a real pistol would but the bad thing, do not dry fire. had a friend dry fire 2 times and this caused the very tiny spring that moves the paw up to rotate the cylinder to come off but as I know weapons was able to take side cover off and fix but putting spring back on. This is the only reason only gave a 4 star. If you buy one remember (DON'T DRY FIRE THIS PISTOL) as if you do a few times you better know how to fix or you will have to ship back. Would definitely buy again. :)