Steve Kraus wrote:

I'm paranoid enough that whenever I use the crimp tool to put on quick
connects, spades, rings, whatever, I will crimp then solder it. The
insulation is partly damaged but at least I know the connection is good and
won't pull out.

My recollection is that soldering a crimp has been shown to weaken it.

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