I will pre-twist if I am using any type of connector EXCEPT the Ideal "Can-Twist".. They seem to bite onto any combination of solid and/or stranded and properly twist all conductors together within the cap and I have never had any conductors pop out or wire nuts come off.... ( I do "finger twist" when stranded conductors are involved though)..
As for some of the connectors from the "marr" line... I have had those buggers get loose and pop off especially where stranded wire is involved for some reason.. Even pre-twisted, the connections seemed loose, the marrettes have popped off, I hate them..

Has anyone found that also?? Just wondering..
A.D