Final answer:
A too-large headspace can cause misfires and failure to extract, but is not typically associated with excessive recoil. Therefore, the answer to the question, 'A too-large headspace can result in all of the following except,' is excessive recoil.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the risks associated with having a too-large headspace in a firearm. Headspace is the distance measured from the part of the chamber that stops forward motion of the cartridge (the datum reference) to the face of the bolt. Proper headspace is critical for a firearm to function safely and effectively.
A too-large headspace can lead to a variety of issues in firearms, including:
- Misfires: where the firing pin does not strike the primer hard enough to ignite the propellant.
- Failure to extract: where the spent cartridge is not properly ejected after firing.
However, a too-large headspace is not typically associated with:
- Excessive recoil: which is generally influenced by the caliber, gun design, and shooter's stance.
Therefore, the answer to the question is b) Excessive recoil. It is not a result of too-large headspace. As for Barrel damage, while extreme headspace issues can potentially cause damage over time due to increased stress and wear on the firearm's components, this is less direct than the other listed issues and not a typical primary concern with increased headspace.