Do companions have preference or advantages with different weapons and equipment?
I've been playing this game for almost 7 years, and 60% of the time I team up with Cait; she's my favorite companion (even though she practically dislikes all my actions). Last night, while talking to a friend about not knowing what clothes to give Cait, he said the best outfit for her is the axe and Grognak's armor because, according to him, Cait is much better with melee weapons. I remembered reading something similar here, and now I'm seriously curious: do companions have more advantages depending on the weapon and clothing you give them? I always equip them with the Marine armor or the heavy combat and a rifle (either the AK from Nuka-World or the heavy rifle that uses 5.56 rounds).