We present some statistical considerations on the BeppoSAX hunt for subsecond GRBs at the Scientific Operation Center. Archival analysis of a BATSE/SAX sub-sample of bursts indicates that the GRB Monitor is sensitive to short (⩽2 sec) events, that are in fact ≈22&percent; of the total. The non-detection of corresponding prompt X-ray counterparts to short bursts in the Wide Field Cameras, in about 3 years of operations, is discussed: with present data no implications on the X-to-&ggr;-ray spectra of short vs. long GRBs may be inferred. Finally, the status of searching procedures at the SOC is reviewed. ©2000 American Institute of Physics.