[Disambiguator]

I read somewhere that Germans can own Ruger Super Blackhawks with the 7-1/2” barrel, because the long barrel makes it legally not a handgun in that country.

Now, carrying one in the woods on a hike is a whole different matter.

[Moltke]

because the long barrel makes it legally not a handgun in that country.

If you are implying that handguns are illegal in Germany, you would be mistaken. Legal to own - fairly easy, after jumping through some bureaucratic hoops. Legal to carry - now that IS difficult.