Why did people only use one hand when firing pistols up until the 20th century.

Question

I’m pretty sure it’s not just Hollywood, I’ve seen old drawings and paintings of people in battle or duels and they always only use one hand to aim and fire pistols, even after multishot revolvers and pistols are developed.

Why? It’s not like using two hands only became more supportive and stable after 1910.

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Answer 1

Look at fencing stances and old pistol stances. Minimum aspect, left hand supporting the body right hand out but elbow not locked. They’re the same