Beretta 92fs Light Primer Strikes

So I went back to the range today. Same ammo but different boxes of it. Brought all 3 pistols again. Beretta 92FS failed to fire a single round. Multiple trigger pulls per round. After which I would manually work the slide to feed in the next round. After the failures I took the 3 rounds which failed to fire (on multiple trigger pulls) and put them into my Sig P320. Those fired right away without any issue.

Anyone have any idea what could be going on? I have not dropped my pistol or have any reason to think there’s physical damage to it. I’m guess the firing pin channel may have some oil/cleaning solution in it from months ago dried up and maybe affecting performance. However I am not an expert and I’m hesitant to try and fully disassemble the upper slide. I watched some instruction videos of doing it on YouTube and I think it’s beyond my capabilities. I am hoping someone with similar experiences can guide me whether I can simply pool some cleaning solution down the firing pin channel with the hopes of loosening the suspected grime there.
 
If you're not going to listen to our suggestions why should we bother? Shoot different ammo (not different boxes of the same ammo!) and report back. Changing ammo is the easiest thing you can try. If you're still having issues after changing ammo then you can dive deeper into the problem.
 
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I just experienced light or no primer strikes with my 92 and 3 different ammo types; my reloads, and 2 brands of factory ammo. I looked at YouTube videos on removing/cleaning the firing pin and channel. It appears to require 3 or 4 hands for the novice or non-mechanically inclined. I fall into the latter category. I’m thinking I may have to bring the slide assembly in to a gunsmith and get him to remove the firing pin and clean out the channel. However, before that, I may try spraying some Kroil or something similar into the channel, allow it to drain and see if that helps.
 
A third or fourth hand would help, I sure was skeptical if I could pull it off the first time I tried. But with perseverance and the help of YouTube it can be done. Best advice I got was to do the work inside a clear plastic bag as there are some springs that will fly across the shop and roll under the work bench if you’re not careful, ask me how I know.

Once it’s opened up you will be amazed how much crud is built up inside.

But it is possible. A vice, gun block and proper punches are all recommended, but don’t forget the plastic bag. Really.
 
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