J, I've smoothed up a model 94(1975 made) and the kid's 20 ga in front of the TV, just cycling the action until it smoothed up.It took all of Jeopardy and part of Ben Stein to slick up the 20(G). As for bore paste, too abrasive. I've used Jeweler's Rouge/felt wheel/Dremel to polish up revolver parts also.
But the best way is to run about 100 rounds a day through it, clean well, repeat....
But the best way is to run about 100 rounds a day through it, clean well, repeat....