Thinking about metals for recession-proofing - what's everyone's take?

• •I've got about $200k tucked away, mostly in traditional stocks and a chunk of it is tied up in the farm, obviously.
• •I started putting a decent chunk of my retirement savings into a Gold IRA a few years back, maybe like $40k initially, as a hedge.
• •The peace of mind that comes from knowing a portion of my wealth isn't just sitting in numbers on a screen, but in something tangible, is immense.

Alright, so with all the talk about a potential recession – and let's be honest, it feels like it's been "imminent" for a good 18 months at this point – I've been seriously re-evaluating my portfolio. I've got about $200k tucked away, mostly in traditional stocks and a chunk of it is tied up in the farm, obviously. Running a horse farm here in Louisville, you learn to be pretty practical about wealth; it's not just about growth, it's about stability and weathering those inevitable downturns when breeding seasons are lean or vet bills stack up.

I started putting a decent chunk of my retirement savings into a Gold IRA a few years back, maybe like $40k initially, as a hedge. The peace of mind that comes from knowing a portion of my wealth isn't just sitting in numbers on a screen, but in something tangible, is immense. It's not about getting rich quick; it's about holding value when everything else is going sideways. During the roughest patches on the farm, knowing that gold was sitting there, quietly doing its thing, has been a real comfort.

Now, I'm contemplating upping that allocation significantly in the next few months, maybe another $20k-$30k, if these recession warning signs keep flashing red. The question is, how much is "enough" for recession-proofing? Is there a sweet spot for precious metals allocation in a diverse portfolio? I've been digging through a lot of articles, even found some good stuff on the Learning Center which has some surprisingly practical guides, but I always appreciate hearing real-world experiences.

For those of you who have been through a few economic cycles with a significant precious metals holding, what's your take? Did it truly act as a buffer? Are there any specific metals you prefer over others for this purpose, and why? My gut says gold and silver are the way to go for liquidity and traditional safe-haven status, but open to other perspectives. Just trying to be smart about this, not panic-buy.