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It's not necessary to detail strip every time you clean it, but it should be done periodically.

Depending on how often you fire it, carbon and dirt can build up in every small crevice.

I field strip and clean after every range visit.
I completely tear my 1911's down at least once a year. My regular range guns get it two or three times a year.

If you don't know how to detail strip your weapon, just look it up on the interweb.
Most things can be learned by watching YouTube videos.

I find it very enjoyable to see the inside mechanics of various weapons.

If you can't get it back together, then you can seek "professional help!"

When I was 18, I jammed up my pump shotgun with some leaky reloads. Some shot got in the action and it would not cycle.
I was ready to take it to a smith when a friend recommended that I try to fix it myself, and if not, then take it to a shop.
He said "what have you got to lose? Either you fix it yourself for free, or if not then pay someone." I have lived by that my whole life, and I still have not had to take any gun to a smith some 30 years later.

P.S.: we didn't have YouTube back then.