Some years back I took my 1911 clone to do some shooting.
I was amazed at it failing to cycle. Never had that happen before (I had owned it 20 years). Hmmm.
I took it apart, as noted by many, the lube had dried up and it needed cleaning. Once clean it cycled fine.
It was my mistake not to take the gun out and clean it. As noted, dry lube or evaporating lube would be best or once a year strip the gun down and clean it.
Strikers are very picky about lube on the firing pin but any gun needs care and maint or dry lube or no lube though that is an issue if you shoot it enough for wear to be an issue.