Worried about a recession - anyone else beefing up their precious metals?

• •I'm a manufacturing exec here in Cleveland, and I see what's happening on the ground with supply chains and softening demand.
• •It's making me wonder if I'm doing enough to recession-proof my portfolio, especially the chunk I have in my Gold IRA.
• •I've currently got a good amount, probably around $350k, diversified across physical gold and a bit of silver, all held for me in a vault.

Okay, so I've been watching the economic tea leaves for a while now, and frankly, I'm getting a little antsy about a potential recession hitting us hard. I'm a manufacturing exec here in Cleveland, and I see what's happening on the ground with supply chains and softening demand. It's making me wonder if I'm doing enough to recession-proof my portfolio, especially the chunk I have in my Gold IRA.

I've currently got a good amount, probably around $350k, diversified across physical gold and a bit of silver, all held for me in a vault. The idea has always been that precious metals act as a hedge during economic downturns, and lord knows we've seen enough volatility lately to make anyone nervous. My question is, for those of you who've been through a few economic cycles with a significant portion of your net worth in precious metals, what's your gut feeling right now? Are you adding more? Holding steady? Or even rebalancing a bit?

I'm contemplating dedicating another 10-15% of my disposable income over the next year to further build out my gold and silver holdings. My thinking is, if things go sideways, those hard assets will retain value better than stocks or even some real estate in a really bad slump. What are some of the practical considerations folks have made when deciding to increase their positions specifically as a pre-recession move? Are there particular types of coins or bars you favor for this kind of play?

It's one thing to say gold is a safe haven, but it's another to actually see it perform when the SHTF. I'm curious about real-world experiences. Anything you've learned the hard way that you wish you knew going into a recession with a significant precious metals allocation? Any insights for a fellow investor looking to keep their finances solid would be greatly appreciated.