On Nov 12, 10:07*pm, "Existential Angst"
wrote:
But, stranded might give more contact area under screws, in breakers, etc..

The contact area of solid wire under the screw will be several times
the cross-sectional area of the wire. Nothing to be gained from more
contact area than that. Stranded also has a tendency to squeeze out
from under the screw and loosen up.

Other than that, I think you covered most of it.