M9 Failure to Extract?

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What are the top 3 reasons for an M9 Failure to Extract?

I have an old (25 plus years) M9 and it has FTE'd on the last two range trips.
Cleaned and lubed it good, but if that doesn't do the trick; then what direction should I go?
 
I have the same problem when I use cheap ammo- particularly this cheap stuff I bought 1,000 rounds of for target practice. FTE constantly, about 3 out of every 10 rounds or so.

The bad ammo- for me- is Remington UMC "Mega Pack":

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I keep all my weapons impeccably clean and serviceable, and the FTE never happens for me with good ammo. My 2 cents before you do anything, check if it is your ammo, and rule that out first.
 
Check the extractor, the ejector and the ammo.

Make sure the extractor is clean, not broken and I would replace the spring.

Make sure the ejector is not bent or broken.

Try 3 or 4 different types of ammo, I have always used Federal and Winchester in my M9.
 
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