Electrical Outlet Wiring Pigtailing
I am replacing an electrical outlet, the wiring connecting to the outlet is in poor condition. I am going to cut the wiring back to where the wires are not damaged. To connect the outlet I will need to pigtail some wire to extend the length (this is in the box not behind the wall).
The outlet has 2 black wires to the two dark terminals and two white wire to the silver terminals and a ground.
I am getting confused on a few articles that I am reading. Some indicate that it is best to pigtail the blacks for one connection to the outlet (same for white). Since I have to do pigtails anyway, I can wire it that way. Of course, there are some contradictions.
Is one way better than the other?