This video from School of the American Rifle contrasts billet and extruded AR-15 receiver extensions (buffer tubes). It explains that billet extensions start as solid blocks of aluminum machined to shape, while extruded extensions are formed by pushing aluminum through a mandrel. Extruded parts are generally considered stronger and more rugged, making them preferable for serious use or self-defense applications, whereas billet may suffice for lighter use.
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