Hand held tape dispensers are widely used in packaging and shipping departments and are available in two or three inches wide. PVC tape guns are fast and convenient for small mom and pop businesses.
Not all hand held tape dispensers are equal. Some are mostly plastic with a very thin metal frame and hard plastic roller, others include soft handles, all steel construction, and softer rubber rub down rollers. Basically, you get what you pay for. If it's free, it's cheap.
A soft handle tape dispenser is a great option that incorporates thicker steel, a better comfort grip, soft rub down roller, the best core holder, and an easier feeding path.